With his grim but unremarkable expression, all his secretaries were on their feet seeing him come back with a woman in his arms.
"Bring me some inhaler" he ordered without looking at anyone.Ignoring the curious looks from his staff, he enters his office. He rushed to the couch and carefully placed Zia who did not stir."Hey..." ever so softly he tried to wake her up, caressing her cheek. Seeing her ashen face, he clenched his jaw. She fainted from hunger and it's making his blood boil."Mr. Wright..." a knock sounded at the door followed by a hesitant voice."Come in" he snapped."The aromatic ammonia, Mr. Wright" one of his secretaries is nervously handing a small bottle, which he readily accepted."Leave" he ordered, making the woman scurried to the door.After they were left alone, he put the small bottle near her nose. Just after a while, she started to stir."What have you gotten yourself into, Zia?" he murmurs while watching her li"He will be prepared for the surgery. Blood and several physical tests will be performed to ensure his body could endure the procedure. The specialists have already been informed and we are waiting for the confirmation of their availability. The soonest we could perform the surgery, the better for his recovery. Hopefully, it will be in time for his tests to be released. Waiting could be crucial for his frail heart" the resident doctor carefully explains after Lexie had settled the surgery payment."Thank you, doctor. Please help us get the soonest schedule of the specialists" Lexie politely pleaded."Don't worry, ma'am. We are prioritizing the severity of the case and he is on the list" the young doctor warmly smiles."Thank you, doctor" she gratefully exclaims before he went out."Mama..." a weak soft voice made her rush to the bed."Hello, my dear Lucy..." she tenderly smiles while caressing the boy's pale face."I want candy..." the boy pursed
With Ben by his side, they went out of the elevator. With the head caps hiding their faces they walk towards the nurse's station nearby.He walks slowly passing by every room with small clear glass on every door. Partly seeing the inside, he would quickly peek, hoping to see a familiar figure before they would reach the nurse's station. He wants to avoid asking as not to reveal his presence inside the facility.His slow steps halted at one of the doors with his eyes fixed at the bed. Blinking and shaking his head several times to clear his vision, he earnestly stared at the figure inside. Ben remained behind him while cautiously looking around.Certain of what he intended to do, he quickly went inside the unlocked door, Ben followed behind after ensuring no one saw them enter.The steady beeping of the machine welcomed them but his eyes were fixed at the same color of eyes he has, staring back at him.Remained on the door to guard, Ben checked th
Watching the two hugging figures until they parted, Lexie stayed frozen on her feet."Mama!" Lucy raves upon noticing her at the door."Mama, papa has found his way to us. He is no longer lost in the crowd" Lucy continues and his words made her snap to the present.Blushing from the lame excuse she gave to her son, she cautiously glances at Lucien who is earnestly staring at her with his smug face. Though he looks like a mess with his tearful eyes."Are you happy, mama? Papa is here now. He made it" Lucy looks so ecstatic while his mother is grimacing from embarrassment. Lucien Wright's intense gaze is adding to her anxiousness."Of course, my love. I'm glad papa made it through the crowd" she mumbles as she fights the humiliation she feels."I told you, Papa will make it. I don't need to find him, he finds us first" Lucy continues to rave while Lucien tries to hold his small hands in his."And mommy Carla was right, I look like papa. Have you noti
"I won't curtail Lucy's right to be your son. He deserves it" her soft voice rang amid their sobs and sniffles.With what she said, his shoulders shook from his sobs. He bent to place a kiss on Lucy's small hand, cupping it inside his hands. Zia's words relieved him though he was bent on doing what he think would be best for his son despite her possible resistance."You will be alright my brave boy...papa is here..." he whispers while he showers his small hand with tender kisses.Silence rules as they gave themselves time to compose their emotions. It's a painful yet amazing moment and Lucien was overwhelmed by the chance he was given.Knowing Lucy is the greatest surprise in his life. After Zia had left, having an heir become a dim predicament for him, even with Ellen around."When will he have his surgery?" he asks after a long while that they have been silent."He will still undergo some tests and depending on the availability of the spec
"Good morning Director Lee, pardon me for calling this early. I want to talk to you regarding some urgent matter. I am here at Ace Hospital and I want to discuss the capacity of the hospital's facility to conduct pediatric heart surgery. I will be waiting for you in an hour. See you Director"Even before the break of dawn, Lucien had already made several phone calls, which is what Lexie woke up to."Contact Dr. Miles and tell her I want her team not later than tomorrow" another call ended without the response from the other line."What are you doing in this holy hour?" with a hoarse voice from sleep, Lexie asks. She was disturbed by his voice despite it being low."Have you slept?" she added before he could answer."I had a nap..." he casually replies after pressing a kiss on her forehead. If Lexie was surprised, she tried to act cool upon seeing him go back to being busy with his phone."How's your sleep?" he asks without turning to l
Before the strike of noon, Lucy was transferred to a suite room and his face has never dimmed since then."Mama, this is awesome...they have a huge television. This is my room?" Lucy was gawking at everything around him. His room is of massive size with a wide television in front of the bed. Aside from his bed with complete medical apparatus, there is another one near it, intended for family members. The entire place even the bathroom screams luxury.Looking around, it's more of a hotel suite than a hospital room. Outside of the ensuite were the receiving area and an eight sitter dining with a huge refrigerator and some basic kitchen appliances and utensils."Yes, baby love. Papa prepared this room for you..." though still in awe of the changes since early in the morning, Lexie casually explains to her son."Papa is rich?" his eyes were sparkling with astonishment as he looks around.Lost of what to tell her son, she becomes quiet."Are we rich now, mam
Lexie was startled when a group of people went inside the room following Lucien."Papa!" Lucy raves upon seeing his father but was suddenly becomes timid, noticing the other's presence.The three people were all earnestly staring at the boy who tries to hide his face by lowering his head."Hello, buddy...how are you?" Lucien tenderly asks as he cups the boy's face to look at him."I'm great, Papa..." he whispers as he spares nervous glances at the visitors.Lexie, like her son, was anxious about the unexpected visit of the Wright family. She knew it would come but not this soon. After sharing polite smiles and nods the three focus their undivided attention on the boy who is now hugging his father's neck."I want you to meet some people...they are Papa's parents and sister" Lucien carefully told his son who is nervous around his visitors."Papa..." he whispers anxiously, burying his face to his father's chest."It's fine, buddy. The
"Papa...take care of mama please..." Lucy whispers while he was prepared to be brought for surgery."Of course, buddy. Papa will take care of mama while you are inside. But you have to be strong, Papa and mama will be waiting for you. If Mama cries long, Papa can't make her stop but you, buddy" Lucien assures him, holding his small hand."I am strong, Papa. But my heart is not strong. I'm happy you found us. Mama will not be alone anymore. Mama if papa said not to cry, you have to listen" he turned to his mother with a weak smile."I was never alone, baby love. I have you. You are mama's life. And you must be stronger this time because papa will be waiting to play with you. Can you do that, my love? Mama and Papa will be waiting for you, we will go to the park, right?" anxiousness and panic were consuming her as the time nears Lucy's surgery."I will mama...thank you for always taking good care of me. Even if it's difficult, even if you no longer have money