“Involving Henry Dawson’s case, and it’s a mining accident, plus murder to silence witnesses and assaulting police officers—do you think it can be resolved in a short time? Cases like this dragging on for two or three years, even three to five years, is completely normal.”

Mrs. York reminded her son.

It must be said, Mrs. York’s ability to summarize and analyze is truly impressive. Just by listening to Edward York talk for a bit, she immediately “highlighted” all the core points of the case.

Anyone who didn’t know better would think she was the seasoned detective.

In fact, Mrs. York is a doctor, the factory physician at Dahua Machinery Plant, and is especially skilled at treating bruises and injuries. She’s famous not only in the surrounding villages but even in Ping’an City, where many have heard of Lillian Scott Dr. Scott’s stellar reputation. From time to time, patients from far away come seeking her treatment.

Some even joke that half of the staff hospital at Dahua Machinery Plant is supported by Dr. Scott.

Without such a renowned doctor, the staff hospital at Dahua Machinery Plant probably couldn’t even compete with the township clinic.

Anyone who can become a famous doctor must naturally have a clear mind and rigorous logic.

“What about Henry Dawson?”

Matthew York snorted coldly and said.

“When a prince breaks the law, he faces the same punishment as a commoner. Besides, someone like him isn’t even a prince—he’s just a thug who used illegal means to take advantage of the country. What’s there to be afraid of with someone like that?”

“Yes, yes, yes, don’t get upset. I’m just reminding Fifty-Four, worried that as a young man he might get arrogant and underestimate the enemy. No matter who it is, if they commit a crime, they must be punished severely.”

Dr. Scott immediately followed up with the old man’s words. After speaking, she turned her back to Matthew York and gave her son a gentle smile. The mother and son instantly exchanged a knowing look.

In this family, whether it’s “Divine Doctor Su” or “Officer Ye,” everyone listens to the old man. Especially Dr. Scott, who is particularly attentive to his mood. As soon as he gets angry, she’ll do everything she can to coax him back into a good mood.

Anger harms the body.

At such an advanced age, Dr. Scott really can’t afford to let the old man get truly upset.

However, the age gap between the two of them looked a bit odd in Grace Bennett’s eyes.

Judging by appearances alone, Edward York’s mother looks at least twenty years younger than his father. Even if the old man isn’t seventy, he’s definitely in his late sixties, while Mrs. York looks very young, at most around forty.

Even if women are good at maintaining themselves, she couldn’t be over fifty at most.

They could almost be two generations apart.

No one knows how the two of them got together in the first place.

And it’s clear that Dr. Scott truly cares about the old man—it doesn’t seem the least bit fake.

Maybe there’s a hidden story between them?

Chapter 14: Final Word

“Mom, how about this—let Grace Bennett stay at our place for now. You see, I’m busy with work and don’t have time to come home and keep you company. With Grace Bennett living here, you’ll have someone to talk to. She’s a student at Jingjiang Normal University, and she’s quite capable.”

Edward York said to his mother with a smile.

He only acts proper in front of the old man; with Dr. Scott, he’s much more relaxed.

In a family like this, with Matthew York’s personality, Edward York could only get close to his mother since he was a child. Even if he wanted to get close to his father, he’d be too scared.

“It’s no problem for you to stay here… Xiaoyan, don’t be nervous. Usually, it’s just the two of us old folks at home—it’s quite lonely. It’s good that you’re here; you can chat with us. Don’t worry, Auntie and Factory Director York can take care of ourselves—we don’t need you to look after us… You’re still a student, right? Even if you can’t go back to school for a while, you can’t neglect your studies. You can study on your own here.”

Dr. Scott said with a smile.

Even though Dr. Scott is especially attentive to the old man’s feelings, and the old man acts like the head of the household, in reality, all the big and small matters at home are decided by Dr. Scott. For example, taking Grace Bennett in to stay temporarily—Lillian Scott didn’t even ask the old man’s opinion.

And Matthew York seemed to think this was only natural, not feeling that his authority was being “challenged.”

It seems the division of labor in the family is clear.

The old man is responsible for putting on airs, and Dr. Scott handles everything else.

“Auntie, I… I want to go back to school…”

Grace Bennett mustered her courage and said.

Actually, she wanted to say this to Edward York in the car, but she was a bit scared. It seems Edward York is a bit “autocratic.”

He must have been influenced by Matthew York as a child.

A boy’s character is most shaped by his parents in his early years.

Now, seeing Lillian Scott so kind and approachable, Grace Bennett felt a bit braver.

“No.”

Before Lillian Scott could speak, Edward York said bluntly.

“You’re still their target right now. It’s too dangerous to go back to school.”

Actually, arranging for a case-related person to stay at his own home is by no means standard procedure. Strictly speaking, what Edward York is doing is against the rules. This isn’t the first murder case he’s handled, and in other cases, he’s never done this before.