Even in Darkness She Chose to Rise (Tatiana and Jasper) novel Chapter 129

129 The Condition

“I need to see her first,” Jasper insisted, his voice firm but tinged with urgency.

“She hasn’t returned yet. Even if I send someone to bring her back now, it will take some time. You should take the medicine first,” a voice urged gently, holding up a bowl of medicine and moving closer to feed him.

But before the bowl could reach his lips, the old patriarch suddenly waved his hand with a sharp motion, sending the bowl flying across the room. It shattered loudly against the floor, fragments scattering everywhere.

“Enough!” the old patriarch snapped, his face contorted with anger and deep disappointment. The lines on his weathered face seemed to deepen as his fury grew.

“Do you still think you can deceive me at a time like this? You unfilial descendant!” His heavy breaths betrayed the storm of emotions raging inside him.

Jasper’s expression darkened as realization dawned on him. “Who told you?” he asked quietly, the weight of the question hanging heavily in the room.

“Who needs to tell me? You have a heart as cold as ice! The girl has been suffering for so long, and you kept it hidden from me all this time! How could you?!” The old man’s voice cracked as he coughed violently, clutching his chest.

Jasper took a step forward, but the patriarch’s roar stopped him in his tracks. “Get out! You beast! The girl died so tragically—she was such a good child—and yet you refuse even to lay her to rest properly. Is your heart made of iron and stone? What kind of hatred do you harbor?”

The old man clutched at his chest, pain flashing across his face. Instantly, Jasper called for the doctor, who rushed in with a ventilator. The atmosphere grew tense and heavy.

The doctor’s face was grave. “Mr. Gordon cannot withstand any more emotional shock. It’s extremely dangerous.”

Barry’s voice was sharp and accusatory. “What did you say to your grandfather? Why has his condition suddenly worsened? Didn’t I tell you to keep him calm?”

Jasper’s reply was low and steady. “He found out about Tatiana.”

A hush fell over the room. Even Barry was momentarily speechless. Everyone understood how much the old patriarch treasured Tatiana; otherwise, they wouldn’t have hidden the truth from him.

Marilyn’s voice trembled with worry. “Who could have told him? Weren’t we all instructed to keep it quiet?”

Jasper’s eyes turned icy. “Butler, who has been visiting Grandpa these past few days?”

The old butler looked down, guilt etched deeply on his face. “The old patriarch seemed perfectly fine these last few days. No visitors came to the estate… but he did take two phone calls before suddenly falling ill.”

“Check the call logs. Find out who called him.”

“Yes, sir.”

There was no time to waste. The old man already knew the truth, and the doctor’s urgent warnings only added to the pressure. Jasper made a swift decision.

He dismissed everyone else, remaining alone with the old patriarch. Just as the elder was about to unleash another tirade, Jasper cut through the tension with a single, calm statement:

“Tatiana is not dead.”

The old man froze, the curse on his lips vanishing instantly.

“I will bring her here to see you,” Jasper promised.

The patriarch’s eyes widened in disbelief. “You’re not lying?”

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