Chapter 138

Sean's gaze was narrow and deep. He showed no emotion.

"Are you threatening me?"

"Not at all. Regardless of your willingness to cooperate with me, I won't reveal this matter to anyone. You can trust me on this," Monica assured.

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Meanwhile, Ned was clad in a sterile suit. He held Ingrid's hand tightly.

His red eyes were filled with emotion, conveying his pain as he whispered, "The children are gone! Ingrid, please wake up. I made just one mistake. Don't torture me like this! Once you wake up, we'll get married right away. I've remembered some things, but... it's always been you I love the most! Please..."

Ingrid's fingers twitched slightly.

Ned abruptly stood up and called, "Ingrid! Ingrid!"

Her eyelashes fluttered. Ingrid slowly opened her eyes after a long while. She murmured something, but the oxygen mask muffled her words.

Ned let go of Ingrid's hand.

He turned and shouted, "Doctor! Doctor! She's awake!"

Ingrid struggled to grasp Ned's hand from the hospital bed.

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