Chapter - 5616

When Samuel expressed his opinion, Desmond immediately voiced his support, "Dad, since Charlie already has conclusive evidence, then I have to agree with you!"

Marcus also nodded in agreement, "Agreed. I too support your decision."

Jack, who stood nearby, pursed his lips, his mind racing with thoughts. He understood the underlying meaning behind Samuel's words and couldn't help but voice his concerns, "Uncle Evans, I stand with you as well, but will Tece blame Charlie in the future?"

Samuel waved his hand dismissively and replied, "The Evans family possesses a sense of basic judgment. Rest assured, Tece will undoubtedly understand."

He continued, his voice filled with a mixture of resolve and pain, "However, apart from Charlie, only the four of us are privy to this matter. Once it is resolved, regardless of Tece's thoughts, we must never speak of it again. It shall remain an unspoken agreement among us."

The three individuals nodded in agreement, recognizing that keeping it unspoken was the most prudent course of action.

Samuel paused for a few seconds, wiping away the tears that had gathered at the corner of his eyes. With resolute determination, he sent a message to Charlie, "Charlie, if you can ensure your own safety, feel free to eliminate Eddie!"

He then composed another message, "When you do, please convey my regards to him!"

Samuel had once held Eddie in high esteem. Despite his humble origins, Samuel saw potential in him, viewing him as a distant shadow of Bruce's spirit.

At the time, Bruce Wade and his own daughter Lily, had already been tragically taken from him. Samuel found solace in Eddie, believing that he could fill the void left by his lost loved ones.

Driven by guilt towards Bruce, Samuel couldn't help but treat Eddie as his own, placing his complete trust in him. He regarded him as a son.

Yet, when Charlie revealed solid evidence proving that Eddie was a spy for the Warriors Den, Samuel felt a sense of betrayal and deep regret.

He had believed that through Eddie, he could make amends for the regret he felt towards Bruce. However, it had all been wishful thinking, a self-imposed delusion.

The weight of his guilt towards Bruce intensified.

Samuel had a son in law that was one in ten thousand but he failed him. Then discovering that Eddie, whom he had sincerely treated for many years, turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing with hidden malicious intentions, not only intensified his feelings of guilt towards Bruce but also exacerbated his self-blame.

Desmond noticed his father's sudden transformation, his weariness becoming more apparent. He instinctively moved closer to support him, his voice filled with empathy, "Dad, the past is already set in stone. Don't dwell too much on what cannot be changed. Thankfully, we still have the opportunity to make amends."

Samuel sighed helplessly, his murmured words carrying a heavy burden, "Many things have slipped through our fingers. I am sorry, Bruce. There will never be a chance to make up for this in my lifetime..."

Desmond's eyes widened as he realized the true source of his father's guilt and regret. It wasn't solely because of Eddie's betrayal, but rather the weight of his past actions towards Bruce.

Twenty years had passed since Bruce's tragic death, and the regrets of the past could no longer be rectified.

Marcus stepped forward, his voice gentle yet firm, "Dad, while we may not be able to make amends with Bruce, we still have Charlie. He carries her blood within him. From this moment forward, every member of the Evans family should make every effort to make amends to Charlie. That would be the best way to honor Bruce."

Samuel nodded slightly, his hands finding solace in the grip of his two sons. He spoke softly, "Let us depart. We should not keep them waiting any longer."

As the four of them emerged from the room, Eddie's fate had already been sealed.

...

Charlie received a reply from his grandfather and silently pocketed his phone. He turned to the doctor standing before him, Dr. Pitt, and requested, "What tests have been conducted on patient 1707? Show me the medical records."

Dr. Pitt ,promptly handed over the patient's medical records to Charlie. After a brief perusal, Charlie spoke up, his voice filled with a sense of purpose, "Do you have spare white coats? Find me a set."

"We have some available!" Dr. Pitt ,quickly retrieved a spare set of medical attire for Charlie.

Once dressed, Charlie declared, "Let us proceed. Accompany me to room 1707."

Dr. Pitt nodded, acknowledging Charlie's authority, "Of course, Dr. Wade!"

In room 1707.

Landon closed his eyes, focusing his reiki to assess the situation in room 1701 and its surroundings.

As he sensed the presence of over ten FBI agents lying in wait, a sense of unease washed over Landon.

Quietly and discreetly extracting Peter from this predicament seemed an insurmountable task, one that even Charlie doubted he could accomplish.

For a moment, Landon struggled to devise a plan, unsure of how to proceed.

Eddie observed Landon opening his eyes and approached him, inquiring, "What's the situation?"

Landon shook his head, clicking his tongue in frustration, "It's complicated. They have a significant number of personnel, and I fear we won't be able to act swiftly."

Eddie pondered for a moment before suggesting, "If we can't find an opportunity to act, let us remain vigilant here and await further instructions from Aemon."

Reluctantly, Landon voiced his concerns, "But wouldn't that mean missing a chance to make a name for ourselves?"

Eddie replied, his voice laced with sagacity, "Opportunities to make a name for ourselves must be seized strategically. If we knowingly act in impossible circumstances and leave any room for error, the blame will fall on us. We risk losing more than we gain."

Landon was about to respond when his brows furrowed, his voice dropping to a whisper, "Stay silent for now, someone is approaching!"

Landon sensed the presence of two individuals heading towards their room.

Unbeknownst to him, Charlie had concealed his reiki completely, leaving Landon unaware of his greater martial prowess.

Soon, a knock resounded on the door of the room. Landon signaled to Eddie, who opened the door to reveal two doctors standing outside: a blond Caucasian named Peter and a black-haired Chinese named Charlie, both clad in medical attire.

Eddie didn't think much of it upon seeing the doctors, assuming their arrival was routine. Although Charlie bore a resemblance to Bruce, Eddie had never met him in person and couldn't recognize Charlie's face as he wore a surgical mask.

Curiosity gleaming in his eyes, Eddie glanced at the two and inquired, "How may I assist you, doctors?"

Charlie looked at Eddie, instantly recognizing him despite this being their first encounter.

After all, Eddie was a well-known public figure, easily found in online search results.

Charlie extended his hand with a warm smile and greeted, "So, you must be the esteemed Mr. Eddie George? It's a pleasure to meet you for the first time!"

Eddie casually shook Charlie's hand and cut to the chase, "Why are you two here?"