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 Jamie Grey cleared his throat once more and continued. "What I'm about to say may not be so pleasant to you but..."
 "Is this about Scarlett?" Imogen interrupted, narrowing her eyes at her father. His gaze softened as he watched her closely, seeing a brief flash of fury in her eyes. He was yet to give a response when she slowly nodded. "I'd rather not hear it then," 
 Jamie Grey watched helplessly as she grabbed her purse bag and stood up to leave but--
 "Sit down, Imogen." Ashton's voice was low yet commanding and Imogen reluctantly obliged. "I'm sure this is important to us as it is to Father," he added softly, now looking up at the chairman. "Father, can we get on with it?" 
 "Thank you," Jamie Grey offered his son a small smile. 
 And without much words this time, he dropped the bombshell.
 "I want all my children working at JP's Enterprise with me." He said, his words earning Imogen's famous deep frown but he continued anyway. "Imogen," I want you to be committed at work immediately the weekend is over. You're one of the managers of the company yet you're barely ever present at work or even in meetings. That attitude certainly must change this weekend."
 "But..."
 "And you mustn't argue with my decision this time. I believe we all can agree that I've allowed you played around enough."
 "Oh what's the point of it all, Dad? I would still not be good enough in your eyes. I'm pretty certain you would end up unsatisfied and compare me with your 'darling' legitimate daughter." Imogen started. 
 Clearly, it wouldn't be an easy task for her to just accept Scarlett as her sister.
However, chairman Grey already lost his cool. 
 "Have you ever tried to do anything for the company with utmost sincerity and commitment before?" He was up from his seat already, visibly irritated and angry as he pointed a finger at his youngest child.
 "No, answer me Imogen. Have you? Why don't you try first and let your brother and I be the judge to know if you've done a good job or not? But no, all you do is go about and spend my money recklessly on unnecessary things and outings as though you know how that money is earned. Oh, of course I know I messed up in the past till recent in doing my proper duty as a father to you, but that shouldn't be your excuse, Imogen. Especially not now!"
 Imogen stared at her father in shock. He's never once raised his voice at her, especially not in this manner. 
 And she knew she'd better be careful this time. 
 He was the one who called her here, apologized about his wrongs and was now asking her to be serious with work at the company yet she dared to provoke him. 
 His outbursts were her fault and she knew it.
 One glance at Ashton and his criticizing expression was enough for her to know she has to behave. Their father was very angry at her for the first time in years and he had every right to be, especially since he had just apologized to her some minutes ago over his past negligence of her, yet she continued to be bitter and had provoked him when it’s clear he meant no ill. 
 “I’m sorry, father.” She slowly apologized, avoiding his gaze and Jamie Grey exhaled sharply. He hadn’t meant to yell at her just now but Imogen had really upset him. He was trying his best to make things work and to build a bond with his children, her especially, no matter how late, yet it seemed Imogen might never get past her despise of her new sister. 
 And once again, Ashton shifted with discomfort in his seat. He greatly dislikes the tension that seems to be ever present between his Father and twin sister.
 “I would resume my position at the company on Monday.” Imogen continued meekly, her sudden willingness startling Ashton and the chairman. 
 Ashton was speechless as he glanced sideways at her, his eyebrows raised and lips slightly parted in surprise.
 "Really?" The chairman questioned, just to be sure he heard right as he slowly sat down back on his chair. It would mean so much to him if Imogen truly agreed to be serious with her job at the company. 
 His handsome features brightened even more when Imogen nodded in the positive, affirming she was serious. 
 "Woah, this is unusual but very much welcomed, dear sister." Ashton said, smiling with both relief and surprise at his sister. He nudged her slightly and she smiled. 
 "Stop teasing me, Ash." Imogen said but her smile grew wider. 
 Seeing his children like this, Jamie Grey smiled. And in that moment, made up his mind to change his schedule so he could hang out with them more often. 
 'Next time, Heidi would be here as well,' he thought within him.
 Maybe he could actually make this work. Maybe he could dare dream about a happy, united family once more. The kids didn't have to suffer because of the mistakes of their parents. 
 No, Jamie thought. He must make this work and hopefully, his plans would turn out well...
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 An hour later, Imogen was at a coffee shop in city center, in company of Doctor Greg -- her mother's doctor.
 Patiently, she waited for him to lower his tea cup back to the table before she threw in her question. 
 "Doctor Greg, what's wrong with my mother?" 
 Her question was obviously unexpected and Doctor Greg was thankful that he wasn't in the process of sipping tea otherwise, he might have choked on it. 
 "I don't quite follow, Ms. Grey," the middle aged doctor calmly said. And truly he didn't quite understood what the young Miss meant by her question, since the meaning and response to that question could be multiple.
 Imogen cast a suspicious gaze his way and rubbed her upper right arm gently. A corner of her lips arch slightly upwards in a small smile. "Oh, I'm pretty certain you do follow, Doctor Greg. Otherwise, why on earth would she be on antidepressants, antipsychotics and anti-tremor? And that, in secret too?" She leaned forward slightly, as her gaze narrowed at him.
 The middle-aged man tried to stay calm and natural but he couldn't stop himself from swallowing nervously and that involuntary action, didn't escape Imogen's observant gaze.
 "Y-your your mom is...." He stuttered and Imogen leaned even closer, her eyes widening with anxious anticipation and her heart racing at a crazy speed within her.