American TV series: Starting with exploiting young Sheldon

But thinking about what happened between him and Brenda, George felt he had no right to blame his wife.

Finally, he emerged from the grove and headed home.

On the other side, Pastor Jeff, who had someone in his arms, propped himself up on his arms and dared not move.

After a long pause, he cautiously asked, "Did George do something wrong?"

After shedding a good cry, Mary felt much better. She pulled away from Pastor Jeff's embrace and said, "You'd never guess, George cheated on me. And Brenda, with kids all grown up, she's still so shameless..."

Along with her complaints, Mary recounted everything she had witnessed.

Reverend Jeff, who was standing nearby, became increasingly surprised and said, "Are you sure you're not mistaken? As far as I know, George doesn't seem like that kind of person."

George's gentle nature earned him a very good reputation among acquaintances.

“I saw it with my own eyes, there’s no mistake.” Mary felt sad again, thinking about what she had seen at Brenda’s house.

"No way, you saw them doing that?" Pastor Jeff touched his index fingers together.

“No, not at all,” Mary recalled. “But I saw them hug each other with my own eyes.”

“What you see isn’t necessarily the truth.” Reverend Jeff had great faith in George’s character. To convince Mary, he gave an example: “For instance, just now, we were ‘hugging’ each other. But we both know there’s nothing between us.”

"Is that so?" With examples before her eyes, Mary recalled her husband's usual behavior and became uncertain.

“That’s right. We shouldn’t jump to conclusions before we understand the situation.” Pastor Jeff pressed on, “Here’s what we’ll do: I’ll go with you to confront George’s side. If he and Brenda have nothing going on, that’s for the best. If he really did something wrong, I will condemn him in God’s name.”

Mary still had some hope for her husband, otherwise she wouldn't be so heartbroken.

Therefore, at Pastor Jeff's urging, she decided to give her husband a chance to explain.

At the Cooper's house, Grandma Connie had just finished arranging for Sheldon and Missy to go back to their rooms to rest when she saw George stumble into the house alone.

"Why did you come back alone? Didn't Mike say you went to see Mary?" Grandma Connie said, and went to help George.

George was covered in cold sweat, and his face was as white as paper; something looked very wrong.

“Mary, she…” Before he could finish speaking, George collapsed to the ground.

Overwhelmed by anxiety, his heart condition flared up again, and it was already his limit that he managed to walk back from the church.

"Mike! Come quick, George is dying!" Seeing George collapse in front of her, breathing more and more rapidly, Grandma Connie was terrified and quickly called for help towards the living room.

After all, she was an elderly woman, and Grandma Connie couldn't move George who had fallen to the ground by herself.

"The situation is very serious, he must be taken to the hospital..." Mike, who rushed over after hearing the commotion, checked George's pupils and pulse and gave his assessment.

A series of stimuli finally pushed George's heart beyond its limits.

Just as Mike was seeing George off to his car, the rest of the Cooper family, who had heard the commotion, all gathered around, including little George, who came out of the basement.

Before long, with everyone's combined efforts, Old Man George lay down in the back of the pickup truck, which was padded with a blanket.

"What happened? What's wrong with George?" Just as Mike was about to leave, Mary arrived, accompanied by Reverend Jeff.

Seeing her husband's terrible condition, Mary immediately went to take care of him.

“Thank goodness, Mary, you’re back. Then you and little George can take each other to the hospital…” Grandma Connie arranged.

Mary was clearly a better fit to take care of George than he was.

……

"Due to your husband's condition, surgery carries a very high risk. Therefore, the hospital recommends that you first try medication and observe the situation before making any further decisions..."

"Of course, the choice of which treatment option to use ultimately depends on your own wishes."

"Also, regardless of the treatment plan, patients need to maintain a positive attitude and avoid further stress..."

In the ward, the doctor explained the situation to Mary.

George, who was on an IV drip in the bed next to her, had been out of danger after receiving emergency treatment, but he had not yet woken up.

“Okay, doctor. We will pay attention to the follow-up treatment…” Mary was no longer in the mood to pursue her husband’s “infidelity”; she only hoped that her husband could get better.

In the hallway outside, little George, sitting with Mike, was frightened by his father's previous symptoms.

Having always grown up under his parents' wings, he suddenly realized the fragility of life.

"Mike, can you help me? I don't want to be a burden to this family..." At this moment, little George seemed to have truly grown up and taken on the responsibility of a man.

Come to think of it, if old man George really falls ill, who else can this family rely on?

“It’s good that you’ve thought it through. My previous suggestion still stands. I can help you open a small repair shop…” Taking this opportunity, Mike steered little George onto the right path.

On the other side, George's father, who had been in a coma, finally woke up.

Looking at his worried wife beside his bed, he confessed guiltily, "Mary, I admit I almost made a terrible mistake in a moment of impulsiveness, but I can assure you, I absolutely did nothing to betray you..."

“Don’t say anything, George. I believe in you.” Mary held her husband’s hand and said, “The most important thing now is that you get better. We need you.”

Faced with life and death, the elderly couple seemed to have resolved all their inner conflicts.

Chapter 331 The Storm Arrives

"Is it really okay for Mike, George, and Mary to be like that?" Missy asked, looking at the scene in the kitchen.

It has been a week since George's father had a heart problem.

Today marks the end of his observation period and his discharge from the hospital.

According to the hospital, George's heart problem is now largely under control, and he will only need medication to live a normal life.

To celebrate the good news, George and his wife invited Mike, who had previously helped them a lot, to their home for a big meal.

Meanwhile, the couple was preparing a big meal in the kitchen.

One person was cooking, and the other was helping out; they seemed very harmonious. However, there was an inexplicable hint of "politeness" in their interaction.

They don't seem like an old married couple who have lived together for many years.

It seems that George's "cheating" and Mary's "throwing themselves into his arms" still left a shadow in their hearts.

The perceptive Missy noticed this.

"Don't worry, George and Mary are just going through a 'critical period' right now. I believe things will return to normal soon," Mike replied nonchalantly.

As I said before, George and his wife are very compatible, and it's only a matter of time before they reconcile.

"The adult world is really complicated~" Missy shook her head, expressing her confusion.

However, seeing that her parents had stopped arguing, her worries lessened considerably.

"Hey, what are you talking about?" Just then, Connie's grandma, who had come over for a free meal, walked into the living room with Peggy.

Then, without waiting for Mike and the other to answer, she continued, "Did you read today's newspaper? It says that because of the 'greenhouse effect' and 'cold wave' or something, a strong wind is about to enter the country."

Mike then noticed that Connie's grandmother was holding a newspaper.

In the message box below, there is a notification the size of a tofu block, indicating that a strong wind is blowing from the coast of Mexico, and the states of Hawaii, Texas, and Louisiana, which are located in the border region, will be the first to be affected.

The newspaper also specifically reminded residents of these states to pay attention to strong wind warnings and take precautions.

"Better safe than sorry—I think this news deserves attention." Just like the previous heavy rain warning, Mike's [Weather Forecast] feature also issued a warning this time.

The feeling was vague, and Mike wasn't quite sure either.

"Are you talking about the strong winds in Mexico? I heard that the winds caused a lot of property damage in the area..." Little George helped Mandy in.

Compared to a few days ago, little George, who has regained his purpose in life, looks much more energetic.

Mandy, whose belly was getting bigger and bigger, also had a happy expression on her face.

“This is nature’s punishment,” young Sheldon, who was studying physics in the corner of the sofa, immediately joined the discussion: “The carbon dioxide emitted by factories severely damages the ozone layer, causing the greenhouse effect and melting the polar ice caps. This is a global catastrophe!”

With the rapid development of industry in the United States, environmentalists have begun to emerge.

Young Sheldon, who cares about important human affairs, was clearly influenced.

“I know, I know. The teacher said in science class that cows farting damages the environment…” Missy, who always liked to join in the fun, chimed in.

“No, cows farting is the same as humans farting; it doesn’t cause environmental damage. So, cows are innocent,” Sheldon couldn’t help but retort to Missy.

Then, during their heated discussion, the topic shifted from "strong wind warning" to "poop and pee".

"Alright, kids, Connie. Dinner's ready!"

Mary's calls from inside the restaurant interrupted Sheldon and Missy's "cow fart" question.

But as Sheldon predicted, this storm was indeed a global catastrophe.

Over the next few days, newspapers continued to issue high wind warnings. At its worst, the warning even made the front page.

However, since it is currently the transition from spring to summer in Dezhou, the area is sunny and full of birdsong and fragrant flowers, so the strong wind warning has not received enough attention from the residents.

But what's meant to happen will happen eventually.

Before school ended that day, the school held a special meeting with all teachers and students to announce that the school would be closed for a week in preparation for the upcoming strong winds.

It is clear that the newly appointed Principal Tim has received inside information.

And so, the students welcomed their "mini-holiday" amidst laughter and joy.

"Mike, do you think the strong winds are really coming?" Looking at the clear weather, Lina was already thinking about how to spend the next week with Mike.

Of course, the recent series of "strong wind warnings" made the girl somewhat worried.

"It's always better to be careful..." Mike's bad premonition had been growing stronger lately.

But as he was speaking, that bad premonition suddenly intensified a hundredfold.

Mike quickly reached out and felt a breeze passing through his fingertips, carrying a slight coolness.

“A strong wind is coming soon, and it’s going to be quite strong,” Mike said seriously. “To be safe, Lina, you’re coming with me to Mia’s villa to take shelter.”

Just then, the breeze turned into a gust of wind. A low-pressure system appeared, and the sky gradually darkened.

Everything suggests that a great storm is brewing.

"My parents are still at home, and I want to go and be with them." In her panic, Lina made her choice.

"Keep in touch, and remember to call me if anything happens." The situation was sudden, but Mike didn't mince words.

After watching the girl drive away, Mike turned to Mia and Peggy beside him and said, "You two go wait for me in Amy's car. I'm going to find George, and we'll go to the villa together in a bit."

Both Cooper's and Connie's grandmother's houses are detached log cabins, which are obviously not as resilient to risks as Mia's large villa.

So, just in case, Mike decided to take the Cooper family and Connie's grandmother to Mia's house to avoid the storm.

At this moment, the students who were leisurely celebrating the "mini-holiday" on campus also felt the change in weather and flocked out of the school gate.

Mike went against the flow of people and finally found the weak George's father and the bewildered Sheldon at the edge of the crowd.

This elderly and frail couple appeared extremely disheveled in this unexpected situation.

"George, go pick up Missy. We'll meet at Mia's villa in a bit. You know where the villa is, right?" Mike said loudly as he escorted George and his father to the school parking lot.

At this time, the wind force outdoors had reached about level five, the branches were whistling, and there was a light drizzle.

“I can find that big villa in the suburbs.” Old George knew this wasn’t the time to hesitate, and instructed, “I’m leaving little Sheldon in your care. I’ll go pick up Missy now.”

By the time Mike helped Sheldon into Amy's extended Lincoln limousine, it was already completely dark outside, and the temperature was dropping rapidly.

Judging from the situation, the weather warning in the newspaper was not wrong.

This is an unprecedented climate disaster.

"George, where are you?" Mike called George while the Lincoln was on its way to the villa.

With Mike's financial support, George has opened a small auto repair shop in town that combines car washing, tire repair, and parts replacement.

"I'm on my way home. This awful weather is terrible, I can barely see the road..." George's complaints came through the phone, accompanied by the howling wind.

“Listen, this strong wind is serious, and our house might not be safe. So I need you to go back and bring Grandma Connie and the others to Mia’s villa.” Mike quickly finished explaining the plan, then asked, “Do you know where this villa is?”

“I know, that big villa in the suburbs,” George said reliably. “I’ll take Grandma Connie and the others there in a bit.”

Amidst the howling winds, the outdoor wind force had exceeded level six, and freezing rain began to fall from the sky, causing a layer of fog to rise from the car windows.

Chapter 332 The Storm Strikes (Continued)

Fortunately, the town of Deford is not densely populated, and although the road conditions were very bad due to the bad weather, we did not encounter any large-scale traffic jams.

More than half an hour later, in the midst of a raging storm, Mike and the others arrived at the villa.