Catelyn watched as Draco Mason and Maia Clark, who was sweet-talking to Draco, left. Anyone else would have thought they were blood-related with the way they regarded each other....Eason told Catelyn that when the car fell off a cliff, a dead branch fortunately caught Cedrick, hence saving his life.Still, his doctor said that he was seriously injured. Moreover, the gunshot wound in his arm showed signs of inflammation, which did not help him in his comatose state whatsoever.Catelyn went all out to convince herself not to think about Cedrick, yet the image of his face haunted her persistently.She could not help recalling the scene when he risked his life so that she could jump out of the car safely. The moment replayed in her mind like a movie.She could not forget it, and she could not let it go.The tip of her nose suddenly became sour."Which ward is he in? I want to see him," Catelyn looked at Eason and asked earnestly.Eason scratched his head with a dignified look. "
Cedrick was wearing a blue-and-white striped hospital gown. His eyes were closed, his eyelashes curled.He was connected to an IV drip that hung at his bedside.The doctor mentioned that he would regain consciousness in the next few days, considering that he was physically fit and active.Draco originally wanted to bring him back to Amarica, but he was afraid that the news would be leaked and thereby cause economic turmoil, so he changed his mind in the end and decided to wait until Cedrick woke up.Because of that, Catelyn had the chance to see him.The nurse was startled when Catelyn showed up on the balcony. She pointed inside, opened the balcony door, and stayed on the balcony on her own, leaving plenty of space for them.Catelyn looked at the nurse gratefully and quietly approached Cedrick.Looking at Cedrick's calm but pale face, due to weakness, the intensity and madness he usually sported were all gone.One of Catelyn's hands clasped her mouth as a mixture of joy and so
Tears seeped through the corners of Catelyn's eyes as she whispered, but Cedrick had no idea what she was dreaming of."Kitty?" Cedrick quickly squeezed her hand and shook her shoulders gently to wake her up. "Wake up..."Catelyn, although slowly waking up, was still tormented by her nightmare. She could not come to herself for a while as she stared blankly at the man who suddenly woke up in front of her, with crystal-like tears rolling down her eyes."Did you have a nightmare?" Cedrick reached for her cheeks to wipe the tears, feeling deeply distressed."Y…You're awake, Cedrick? Are you finally awake?"Catelyn finally regained consciousness and escaped from the nightmare. The tip of her nose and eyes turned red, and her heart was beating in joy.She stood up excitedly and gave him a thorough once-over.Catelyn's hand slipped from Cedrick's palm as she stood up, and he immediately felt a strong emptiness at the bottom of his heart. He then spread out an arm toward her and said,
Catelyn paused, blushed, and said, "They don't even know you're awake yet. I'll inform them now—"Cedrick stabilized his breathing and said, "Don't tell them yet.""Why?"Catelyn was puzzled by this. Although she did not like Grandpa Mason's domineering attitude, she knew he, too, was worried about Cedrick and should be informed that his grandson had woken up.Cedrick smirked.…After having dinner together, Maia sent Grandpa Mason back to Mason Estate.She then immediately put on an inconspicuous black outfit and a peaked cap before she sneakily headed to Richard's apartment in Franche, the man in question already awaiting Maia's arrival.Seeing her coming, he immediately asked anxiously, "How is it? Is he dead?""Why do you want him to die?!" Maia suppressed her anger and roared at him, "I told you to just kidnap Catelyn. Why did you hurt Ceddy?!"Richard's eyes showed a trace of hostility. At first, he only planned to kidnap Catelyn as Maia asked him to do, but he received
Catelyn originally wanted to sneak out of the ward before the doctor came, but Cedrick refused to let her go. She smiled wryly because of that.Fortunately, The room he was in was a VIP ward that had two rooms in it for the companions. There was also a kitchen and separate bathroom.At this moment, the sky grew brighter.Catelyn noticed a few potted plants on the balcony that were exuding vitality.Well, she did not even bother to look at them last night.Cedrick's wardmate was a male nurse. Estimating that the doctor would soon be there for a round, Cedrick hid Catelyn in the male nurse's room.The room was about 20 square meters, and the furnishings were very delicate. If it were not for the faint smell of disinfectant in the air, Catelyn would have thought she was in a five-star hotel.As soon as Catelyn hid in the room, Draco Mason and his subordinates came in with the doctor. Eason and Maia were also among them.Eason searched around the room from the instant he stepped in
Draco was entirely focused on Cedrick, so he did not hear the beeping of a phone. He glanced at Maia and shook his head."That would be my phone, Miss Maia," the male nurse explained as he hurriedly stood up.Maia smiled at him, then let go of Draco's arm and walked toward the nurse's room.Seeing that she was striding to the room where Catelyn was hiding, the male nurse was so nervous that his heart skipped a beat. "Miss Clark, my room is quite messy. It's better for you to not go in.""Did you smell that?"Maia's red lips twitched. Although she was pregnant, she still put on lipstick every time she went out to enhance her complexion and aura.Everyone was puzzled for a moment when they heard Maia.The male nurse asked bewilderedly, "What do you mean?""The scent of gardenias."She had smelled gardenias the moment she walked in with Draco. She initially thought it was just her hallucination due to her pregnancy until the phone rang...Eason cursed inwardly, remembering that
Catelyn quickly turned on her phone's silent mode.Since the window of the room was made of one-way glass, Catelyn could see Maia running to the corner.'She looks like she's texting someone. To whom? Why was she so panicked when she heard the news that Cedrick had woken up?'"It's alright now, Miss Clark, you can come out." The nurse opened the door of the room for Catelyn, his forehead glistening with sweat.Catelyn smiled gratefully at him and quickly walked toward Cedrick.Cedrick lay flat on the bed, feeling someone walk past him, and slowly opened his eyes.Catelyn passed by him like a thief, lying at the ward's door to eavesdrop on the situation outside the ward.Her ears seemed to be tinted red as she was too anxious.Still, the situation was both hilarious and infuriating to Cedrick.He slowly sat up from the bed while Catelyn was checking if those people were gone. When she turned around and saw him getting up, her eyes sank."Why did you get up? The doctor just sai
Maia did not want Richard to get in her way at a time like this."Didn't we already talk about it? After I poison him, you find a way to destroy the surveillance. Remember to not leave any evidence behind. We'll have countless glory and wealth in the future after this."Richard's dark eyes swept across the white porcelain bottle. "Have you ever thought about what to do if you were caught?""I have no choice but to put myself at risk."Maia bit her lip and pushed Richard's hand away.Richard's eyes flashed with confusion, and he snatched the porcelain bottle from her hand."You wait here. I'll do it!""You?" Maia pretended to be shocked. "The bodyguards at Cedrick's ward are very strict. How are you getting in?""I have my way. In short, I won't put you in danger."Maia hugged Richard and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck. "Oh, Rich…" she sighed softly. "Thank you for loving me deeply. I will always remember you."Richard took a deep breath and hugged Maia even tighter.