You Complete Me novel (Skylar and Coralie)
Chapter 142

"Well, I know that you care about me. But I just hope that I could get better soon and stop troubling you any further."

Looking at Skylar, who was lying on the sofa, a glimpse of hatred flashed across Valerie's face. Did this man not desire her at all?

She didn't want to give up.

"Well, I'll ask Harvey to get a new doctor to look at your condition."

"Okay."

After hearing Valerie's answer, Skylar Holland lay down and soon fell asleep.

Grandmother Holland had long known about the issues that were bothering Skylar. However, she once thought that he would be able to settle his affairs regarding Valerie Rae's accident and Coralie Chariott's miscarriage, but when Lillian Ford went to her again and again and said that Valerie was going to be her daughter-in-law, Grandmother Holland could no longer stay put anymore.

On Monday afternoon, when Valerie was at work, Grandmother Holland had asked for Skylar to meet her at home.

When Skylar reached her house, Grandmother Holland's face darkened, "Are you going to marry Valerie?"

Skylar sat on the sofa without saying a word.

He couldn't lie to his grandmother.

When Grandmother Holland saw that Skylar had remained silent, she was distressed, "Skye, although I am old, I could still see things clearly. I could tell how different you were within the short time you spent with Coralie. It was a stark contrast compared to the years you had spent with Valerie."

She loved her grandson the most.

Skylar had been on good terms with Valerie since they were young, mainly because they went to the same school. Since they lived close to each other, they went to school together all the time. However, his attitude towards Valerie was obvious. He only saw her as a friend.

"Valerie broke her leg in order to save Coralie. Now, she also suffers from a serious psychological disorder."

Skylar said.

"She should treat her disorder. Sure, she may have saved Coralie, but you shouldn't let the Rae family come up with a price for that. I'll give them if the amount is reasonable. I can't afford to sacrifice my grandson's lifelong happiness for her leg, could I?"

Grandmother Holland loved her grandson very much.

Skylar was touched. His grandmother was right. If he were to marry Valerie, happiness would only come second to commitment. He would have to spend the rest of his life with her.

"Actually, if it's just a leg injury, I'll compensate the Rae family. However, Valerie developed a serious psychological issue after her leg injury. If I were to leave her, she would hurt herself. She had even attempted suicide before."

Skylar's voice was hoarse. Although he had tried to take a break from Valerie recently, he still couldn't have a good rest.

"Alas."

Grandmother Holland sighed. Everyone knew that Valerie had attempted to self-harm before too.

"Although the Rae family and the Holland family are not partners, we would still work with each other in business. If Valerie were to injure herself because of me, the Holland family would then be implicated." The fate of the Holland Group was also contingent on Valerie.

"It's just a meager share and a little money. I'm still alive and the Holland family could handle such matters. Just worry about your own business."

Grandmother Holland patted Skylar's hand.

Her grandson was the most sensible, but because he was too thoughtful, she couldn't rest assured.

Skylar came out of his grandmother's house and went straight back to the company. As soon as he parked his car, he saw Amelia Harington standing at the elevator, waiting for him.

All the mothers in the world would care for their children. What she feared most was that Skylar would change his mind and call off the engagement with Valerie. In her opinion, Valerie's current condition could not stand this blow at all. However, Skylar's actions showed that he did not intend to marry Valerie at all.

"Skylar,"

As soon as Amelia saw Skylar getting off the car, she immediately went over to him.

"Auntie, what's the matter?"

Skylar was at the door of the elevator. He did not press the button of the elevator. He merely stood still and talked to Amelia.

"Skylar, I know that the engagement is between you and Valerie. But Valerie is shy, and she is embarrassed to urge you into such matters. I'm worried about her illness. So, I'm here to ask you about your plan and if you had considered the engagement date. Maybe I should..."

"Auntie, I don't think this matter is between me and Valerie. It involves both the Holland Group and the Rae family too. There are too many factors to consider."

Before Amelia could finish speaking, Skylar had already interrupted her.

Skylar had been looking for the best way to solve this matter, especially after the talk with his grandmother. Skylar was more certain that he should replace a way to persuade the Rae family into giving up. He had to make the Rae family think that he was not suitable for Valerie.

"Skylar, I understand, but Valerie's condition is too serious. I'm really afraid that she would do something reckless again, just like the last time..."

Amelia had no way now. For Valerie's sake, she had to force Skylar in person.

Fortunately, the Rae family and the Holland family were well-matched, and Skylar's background was reputable enough.

"Auntie Harington, I will think about it."

Skylar was polite enough towards Amelia.

After that, he pressed the button on the elevator and went up. Before the elevator doors closed, he said to Amelia, "Auntie Harington, I hope that you could concentrate on curing Valerie's illness for the time being."

The elevator doors then closed.

Skylar recalled Amelia's words just now. He became even clearer about his wants and realized that he was extremely reluctant to marry Valerie.

However, Amelia was not stupid.

After seeing how Skylar had treated her, Amelia went to visit the Holland family together with Valerie with a lot of gifts over the weekend.

She went to send the gifts to Lillian.

Valerie had mentioned it to Skylar before she left that she wanted to visit Lillian. However, Skylar knew about her intentions.

Valerie was never empty-handed whenever she visited Lillian.

In addition, she learned Lillian's preferences thoroughly. She loved limited luxuries items but she had always had a bad taste. She liked eye-catching things. Therefore, whenever Valerie went out of her way to buy these things for her, Lillian would be delighted.

In fact, Skylar had bought much for Lillian too, but she didn't mind having more gifts.

"Oh, Amelia, welcome!"

Lillian opened the door and saw Amelia and Valerie standing at the door with bags of gifts. She smiled and welcomed them warmly.

This kind of in-laws seemed to be the best in Lillian's eyes.

"Auntie Ford, these are all gifts for you. I think they would suit you well."

Valerie said obediently. She was in a wheelchair.

She knew very well how to use her leg injury to her benefit. Obviously, she could wear the prosthesis. However, on important occasions, she would always confine herself to a wheelchair to subtly remind the person that was responsible for it.