Despite his lengthy monologue, the woman on the bed showed no signs of waking up. His brows creased even deeper, and his gaze grew darker.
He went silent for an indeterminate time before urging in a deep voice, “Hurry up and wake up. As long as you wake up, I’ll do anything. Haven’t you been avoiding me? If you wake up, I promise to never again…”
A flicker of desolation glinted in his eyes as he vowed, “As long as you wake up, I can promise to never again appear before you nor allow anyone to disrupt your life.”
Outside the room, the few experts stared at the curve fluctuating incessantly on the screen. Every so often, they stood up and peered into the room through the window on the door.
But no matter how massive the fluctuations were, the patient in the room showed no signs of regaining consciousness. Just as they were planning to go in and inform Lucian about it, the hospital room door was pushed open from the inside without warning.
Lucian stalked out, looking all grim and forbidding Sensing the chilliness radiating off him, everyone exchanged glances.
A while ago, they were thinking of voluntarily entering the room to notify him about the situation. Right then, however, no one dared to trigger him. “M-Mr. Farwell…”
Zayne regarded the man in front of him fearfully. “Your method isn’t at all effective!” Lucian scoffed icily. I droned on and on, but Roxanne showed no signs of waking up. If I were to continue staying in there, even I can’t tell what I might do!
In the face of Lucian’s accusation, everyone hastily explained, “It’s effective! When you were inside just now, Ms. Jarvis’ brain waves fluctuated greatly!” The look in Lucian’s eyes was frightfully grim. “If so, why is she still not awake?”
At that question, the specialists looked at each other. “Because… the stimulation is still insufficient. You must have mentioned something she cares about earlier. We all feel that she’s close to regaining consciousness.”
Following that remark, Lucian’s expression turned even colder. It left them without a shadow of a doubt that the man would dismiss them if they were to tarry any longer in offering a solution.
“We propose to have Ms. Jarvis’ two kids come and talk to her. Perhaps she’ll then wake up.”
The specialist remembered Lucian’s objection a while ago, so he sounded exceedingly cautious. Have Archie and Benny come?
A frown marred Lucian’s countenance, and aggravation brimmed in his eyes.
She’s now unconscious, but if she were awake, she would certainly not want the two kids to see her in such a condition. She wouldn’t want to worry them. Yet, according to the specialists, that’s the only way left.
“I understand your concern, Mr. Farwell. But if Ms. Jarvis remains unconscious, the kids will learn about this matter sooner or later. The later they find out about this, the greater the fear they will experience.”
Biting the bullet, the specialist insisted on having the boys come over. Lucian’s gaze darkened time and again. A moment later, he relented, “Got it.” “So…”
The specialists were about to speak further when the man before them abruptly pivoted and went back into the hospital room.
Seeing that, they exchanged glances, entirely baffled. Before he returned to the room, he only said “got it.” What does that mean? Is he going to bring the two kids over or not?
In the hospital room, Lucian stood beside Roxanne and stated solemnly, “The doctor suggested that I bring Archie and Benny over to talk to you. You probably don’t want them to know about this, right?”
After he had said that, he fixated his eyes on the woman on the hospital bed, his gaze somber. When he saw that she was still unresponsive, he finally took out his phone and gave Cayden a call.
It was already late at night then. Cayden had just finished bathing. Unfortunately, the guilt within him kept him awake.
As soon as he saw his employer’s caller ID, he swiftly climbed out of bed and answered the call. “What do you need from me, Mr. Farwell?”
“Go to Roxanne’s house and drive the two kids over.” Lucian’s voice was stained with weariness. Hearing that, Cayden was stunned. “Has Ms. Jarvis regained consciousness, Mr. Farwell?”
That was the only possibility he could think of. However, Lucian said nothing. In no time, understanding dawned upon Cayden -Roxanne was still unconscious.
In that case, why is he having the two kids over? At the sight of their mother unconscious, they’ll undoubtedly cry. In a flash, the guilt he had been trying hard to suppress surged forward again.
Since Roxanne was still unconscious, it stood to reason that Lucian must be in a foul mood.
Not daring to ask any more questions, Cayden merely murmured an acknowledgment. Subsequently, he got up and headed to Roxanne’s house.
Meanwhile, Archie and Benny weren’t in bed yet. They were still sitting on the couch, waiting for their mother to return home.
However, it was going to be half past nine soon, and there were still no signs of Roxanne. They called her, but her phone had been turned off.
Verily, they were both fearful and worried. “Could something really have happened to Mommy, Archie?” Benny grabbed his brother’s hand nervously. Archie bit his lip, his heart heavy.
Just when they were discussing whether to go out and look for Roxanne, the doorbell rang out of the blue. “Is Mommy home?” Benny leaped off the couch excitedly. Likewise, Archie sprang to his feet..
The two boys trotted over to the mansion door and turned on the video intercom for a look. When they saw the person standing at the door, their faces promptly fell.
“Archie, Benny, it’s me. Open the door, quick.” Haunted by guilt, Cayden sounded incredibly gentle. The boys begrudgingly opened the door. “What’s the matter, Mr. Lawson? Was it Mommy who sent you here?”
Cayden’s gaze was conflicted. “Yeah, I’ll bring you both to see her now.” The instant Benny heard that, his eyes lit up. Conversely, Archie’s heart sank with worry.
It’s late now. If Mommy wanted to see us, she could’ve come by herself. Since she asked Mr. Lawson to come and pick us up, there’s a high possibility that something had happened to her.
“Did something happen to our mommy, Mr. Lawson?” He stared at Cayden seriously, his expression grave.
At the knowing look in Archie’s eyes, Cayden opened his mouth, but he didn’t quite know how to tell the boy the truth.
A long moment passed before he simply muttered, “You’ll know when we reach.”
Only then did Benny belatedly realize that something was amiss. His expression gradually froze. Having long since braced himself for bad news, Archie took his brother’s hand and inclined his head at Cayden. “Bring us there.”
Cayden turned away and nodded, lacking the guts to look them in the eye. Whirling around, he strode toward the car.
When they reached the car door, he bent down and carried Archie and Benny into the car, one after another.
Throughout the drive, all three of them were in a subdued mood. By the time they arrived at the entrance of the hospital, Zayne already had someone waiting at the door.
As soon as the person saw them approaching, he immediately rushed forward and greeted, “Are you Mr. Lawson? Mr. Farwell and the others are already waiting upstairs.”
After saying that, he shifted his gaze to Archie and Benny with sympathy brimming in his eyes. Archie and Benny keenly sensed the stranger’s gaze. Once more, unease swamped them.
Shortly after, they arrived at the top floor under the staff’s lead. Lucian stood at the hospital room door with his face devoid of expression. Beside him were a group of terrified specialists and also Zayne.
“Mr. Farwell.” Stepping forward, Archie and Benny went over to Lucian. Lucian tilted his head slightly at them before glancing over his shoulder at the hospital room.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.