The tears in her eyes and the concern in her voice just goes to show how much she cares about her husband, so why would he choose to fake his illness? Why would he lie to his wife like this? I just don’t get it…
Of course, the doctor didn’t dare ask any questions and simply did as instructed by Evan.
“Rest assured that we will do our best, Mrs. Seet.”
“Thank you, doctor.”
Evan was soon transferred to a regular ward with Nicole, Nina and Maya keeping him company beside his bed.
Nina saw how pale Nicole was and feared that she would collapse. “Maya and I will stay here with Daddy, so you should go on home and get some rest. We’ll call you if anything happens, Mommy.”
Maya too, was worried about her wellbeing and said, “She’s right, Mommy. Don’t worry, we’ll take good care of Daddy!”
Wesley said it’d take at least three days for him to get here. I hope nothing happens to Evan until then…
Nicole thought to herself as she looked at Evan. “No, the anxiety will drive me crazy if I wait at home. I think I’ll stay here with your Daddy too.”
Evan’s finger twitched slightly when he heard that. Oh, Nicole… If you wouldn’t leave my side even for a second now, why did you avoid me when you needed me most? Sigh… Perhaps this is the only way for you to truly understand how I felt back then…
Seeing as Nicole refused to leave, Nina and Maya stopped trying to persuade her any further.
Maya later returned to Imperial Garden and prepared a meal which she delivered to Nicole at the hospital. “Thanks, but I’m not hungry,” Nicole said.
“You should eat something, Mommy. How will you look after Daddy if you collapse as well?”
“That’s right, Mommy! I can feed you if you’d like!”
Nicole smiled at them as she took the lunchbox over and began munching away. Yeah… I’ve got to eat well and keep myself healthy so I can look after Evan…
Evan tugged at Nina’s hand and winked at her when Nicole got up for a glass of water.
Nina understood what he meant and began brainstorming for a way to get Nicole to leave the ward.
Wait… Did I just see Daddy tug at Nina’s hand before closing his eyes again? What’s going on here?
Feeling confused, Maya leaned in closer to Evan and whispered in his ear, “Daddy? Can you hear me?”
Of course, she got no response from him at all.
Nicole turned around and looked at Maya. “What’s wrong?”
“I…I think I saw Daddy tug at Nina’s hand… He…”
Nina cut her off anxiously, “You must be seeing things, Maya. How could Daddy do that if he’s still unconscious?”
But… I…I saw it… Maya stared at her blankly.
Nicole figured Maya must have been too worried about Evan that she started imagining things. “Maya, why don’t you go out for a walk with Mommy? Let’s go get some fresh air, okay?”
A walk could do her good and clear her head.
Nina chuckled inwardly when she heard that. Just as I was struggling to come up with an idea, this opportunity falls right into my lap!
“Go on, Maya! I’ll look after Daddy, so don’t you worry!”
Maya shifted her gaze back towards Nicole and nodded slowly. “Okay, Mommy.”
