Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 629

During this tumultuous period of time, the Lester family experienced setback after setback.

As soon as Seth's illegal acts had been exposed, many other people were put behind bars as the investigation unfolded.

As for the Lester family's business, most of Seth's companies in Sugden were shut down, which greatly affected the Lester family's power. Now, they were no match for the Larson Group.

Even before the trial, Patrick had been running all over the country trying to keep the Lester Group afloat. The stress had aged him ten years overnight, adding wrinkles to his haggard, tired face.

When he heard about Seth's verdict, he completely broke down. He didn't even have the strength to try and pull himself together anymore.

Before returning to his home, Patrick went to the private hospital where Nora was admitted.

"You underestimated Ethan. I've always found him to be a smart, composed person. When he was little, Elissa, a grown woman, often picked on him. Yet he still managed to get this far on his own."

While Nora had been confined in the hospital the past few weeks, she still caught word of what was happening outside.

But at her age, she could no longer meddle in these matters anymore.

And she didn't intend to.

Nora sighed sadly. "I don't have much time left. When your father was still alive, he used to say that people should pursue virtue after they pursued wealth. You've used up all the virtue he had saved for the family, and we're no longer blessed."

As she spoke, Patrick poured her a glass of water and handed her the medication on the bedside table. He frowned and said, "Mom, stop talking like that."

Nora sighed and pushed the medication cup away with her wrinkled hand. "I've been taking this same medicine for years and it has done me no good. You can go back. I want to rest now." *******