Chapter 1996 Putting On An Act
Evan couldn’t be bothered to answer Mabel, and neither could the rest of the Seet family. After giving Nina and Maya a few more reminders, Nicole promptly left with Evan and Davin.
The only ones left in the ward were Nina, Maya, and the Simpson family.
Having recalled what Nicholas had told her earlier, Mabel began acting the part of the loving mother.
She walked to Wilbur’s bed as tears streamed down her face. “Oh, Wilbur, you’re such a good and loyal man. You love Maya so much you’d even risk your life for her.”
Moments later, she turned her attention to Maya. “Maya, it isn’t easy to find someone as fiercely loyal as Wilbur, and I hope you’ll always love and cherish him. I want nothing more than for the two of you to live happily ever after.”
Mabel’s words had successfully struck a chord with Rodney.
He, too, couldn’t wait for Maya and Wilbur’s relationship to blossom so he could ride on the Seet family’s coattails.
“There, there, don’t cry, Mom. Wilbur will wake up soon enough,” Nicholas comforted.
“Nic, when your brother wakes up, promise me you’ll take good care of him. He’s a man, so there’ll be times when it won’t be convenient for Maya to help him. You have to step in then!”
“I will! You have my word!”
Maya felt guilty and heartbroken as she continued to gaze at Wilbur. If I had given Wilbur a heads-up before dealing with Janice, none of this would’ve happened! It’s all my fault for being so careless. I shouldn’t have neglected his feelings!
Realizing how glum Maya looked, Nina patted her comfortingly on the shoulder. Meanwhile, Mable had doubled down on her act and started wailing even louder.
“Mrs. Simpson, since Wilbur’s still in a coma, don’t you think you should keep it down?” Nina said as she turned to Mabel. “If you really must cry, perhaps you could do it outside? I know you’re heartbroken, but let’s spare a thought for Wilbur.”
Mabel gave the suggestion some thought but eventually decided against it. After all, what was the point of crying outside the ward if Rodney didn’t get to see it? “You’re right. I should’ve been more considerate,” Mabel replied, quickly wiping her tears away. “I won’t cry or say anything else anymore. I’ll hold it in for Wil’s sake.”
Rodney smiled and gave her an assuring pat on the shoulder. “All right, I’ll leave Wilbur in your care. I have to get back to the office.”
“Oh, go on then. Don’t worry. We’ll be here with Wilbur. I’ll call you once he wakes up.”
“Okay.”
After Rodney had left the ward, Mabel and Nicholas looked a lot less sad as they settled into their seats. Maya, however, stayed by Wilbur’s side, silently praying for his quick recovery.
Half an hour later, her prayers came true.
“Wilbur, you’re awake?” Maya exclaimed joyfully.
Alas, Wilbur merely stared at her without any sign of recognition.
“Wilbur, how are you feeling? Are you hurting anywhere?” Maya added.
“Who are you?”
Maya froze in her tracks at Wilbur’s unexpected reaction. What’s he talking about? What’s going on?
By then, Mabel and Nicholas had also rushed to the bed to check on Wilbur.
“Wil, how are you feeling? Is there any pain or discomfort?”
“Hey, Wilbur, good to see you’ve woken up. How do you feel now?”
Although Mabel and Nicholas had their eyes glued on Wilbur, Nicholas, especially, felt a nagging worry. I wonder if those people did a good job. What if Wilbur—
Wilbur suddenly interrupted Nicholas’ thoughts, “Who are you guys?”
“W-Wilbur, do you not remember who we are?” Nicholas cautiously asked.
Before anyone could react, Wilbur bolted upright in bed and glanced around like a deer caught in the headlights. “Who are all of you? What is this place?” he wailed. “I want to go home! I want to go home!”
The more Mabel scrutinized Wilbur, the more she found his expression and behavior abnormal.
Maya was clearly just as shocked.
What on earth is wrong with Wilbur?
