Just then , another agonized wail echoed from upstairs . The sound was so jarring that Elton shuddered , his knife and fork clattering onto his plate . Perhaps Darrell's harsh cries finally managed to stir some of Cordelia's motherly instinct . She pointed a dismissive hand at the roasted turkey on the table as if performing an act of charity . " Take this up to him , " she said . " The first time I saw him , his hair color reminded me of this . " After a pause , she added , " Oh , and one more thing . " Tell him we've asked for a one - week suspension for him . He will not be leaving his room for the next seven days . " Norma brought the turkey upstairs and delivered the devastating news , her eyes brimming with profound sympathy . Darrell froze , utterly stunned . After a long silence , he finally found his voice . " Norma , tell me the truth . " Am I really my parents ' biological son ? Why am I feeling like the sworn enemy's son they were forced to adopt ? " What Cordelia didn't notice was Declan's silent observation of the entire scene . He thought , " Cordelia is so playful and mischievous right now , no different from her twenty - year - old self . " How's this even possible ? " Could it be that ... she's lost years of her memories ? " That's not a good sign . No , I must stop worrying myself sick without facts . " I don't even know her exact condition . Does she need to be hospitalized for treatment ? " How can I find out ? She'd never agree to a check - up . " He stared at the steak on his plate for a long moment before saying slowly , " It's time for the family's check - up tomor- row . Go to bed early . The chauffeur will take us to the hospital first thing in the morning . " Cordelia was stunned . " The family's check - up ? " As her gaze fell upon Conrad and Elton , she nodded in agreement . She was eager to learn what was wrong with them and how serious their conditions were . This was the perfect oppor- tunity to find out . " Alright . Let's do it . " 0.0 % 09:34 Chapter 12 Elton was puzzled . 會 His gaze swept from Declan to Cordelia as he wanted to ask how come he'd never heard of this check - up before . 288 iVouchers But he couldn't speak . As for Conrad , he was utterly absorbed in his own world , sitting in his chair and pretending to be a spinning top . Elton couldn't ask anyone . Declan enjoyed the rest of the dinner with his family . Afterwards , he immediately texted his assistant to schedule the appointments for the following day . Early the next morning , Darrell was still locked in his room . The rest of the family drove to the hospital . Upon arriving and reviewing her examination form , Cordelia stared at it thoughtfully . " Declan , you and the boys are scheduled for blood tests and blood pressure checks . But why is mine a head CT and a neurological exam ? " Do you think there's something wrong with my brain ? " After a moment of tense silence , Declan lied through his teeth , " We're all going through the same battery of tests . There's just a long wait for the blood lab , so we'll split up to save time . " Cordelia didn't doubt his explanation at all . She walked into the examination room . Half an hour later , the doctor summoned Declan to his consultation office . " Doctor , how is my wife ? " Declan asked . The doctor removed his glasses , wiped off the water stains , and slowly put them back on . With the scan films in hand , he said , " I'm afraid Mrs. Beasley's condition is not positive . She was involved in a severe car accident . Multiple trucks rear - ended each other and nearly crushed her car , which caused it to roll over . " The injuries she sustained were critical . She suffered a traumatic brain hemorrhage , and the bleeding put great pres- sure on her nerves , resulting in a severe concussion . " At the time , we strongly advised immediate hospitalization , but she refused . Against medical advice , she removed her IV and discharged herself . It seemed she had some urgent matter to attend to . " Because of that , the bleeding never stopped properly . She needs medicine to control it now , or the constant pressure could lead to blindness . " Declan pursed his lips into a thin line , obviously displeased . Before the car accident , he and Cordelia had gotten into a huge fight , and he had overheard that she wanted to go abroad to see someone . 40.6 % 09:34 Chapter 12 There was only one person whom she still cared about after so many years . But it had never even crossed his mind that she'd actually seek a divorce for the sake of that person . He couldn't name the emotion , only a profound distress that clutched at his heart like an invisible fist . After a moment of silence , he asked , " Is there any way to alleviate her symptoms other than hospitalization ? " Given her current state , she'd probably raise hell at the mention of hospitalization . The doctor said , " Medication is required to control the bleeding in her brain . 88.2 %