Eugene’s face instantly twisted into a ghastly expression. “Okay. I’ll be right back.” When he saw Eugene in a panic, Kevin hurriedly asked, “What’s wrong, Mr. Nolan?”
Eugene simply blurted, “You stay here and cooperate with the police investigation. If there’s anything, call me.” Then, he rushed out of the door without another word.
He didn’t waste any time and didn’t even wait for the elevator. He even climbed the eight flights of stairs in one breath.
When he ran into the hospital room, Olivia was on the bed, unconscious. There was only Shannon beside her. Eugene panted heavily as she strode in, demanding anxiously, ‘How is she?”
Shannon stood up and explained, “Mr. Nolan, the doctor said Mrs. Nolan fainted due to a sudden drop in blood pressure caused by emotional instability. They have given her medication, and she should wake up after resting for a few hours.”
It seemed that he had heard her, yet it was clear that his mind was elsewhere. His eyes were fixed on the pale-faced Olivia who was on the bed, motionless and lifeless, save for the slow rise and fall of her chest.
He knew that she couldn’t accept the cruel reality.
It wasn’t just because Blake couldn’t have the surgery, but also because an innocent young man who had become involved with them had died tragically.
He, as a grown man, couldn’t accept it, let alone her, a woman and a doctor who held life in such awe. She had always considered life greater than anything else. So, even though Blood Rose had nearly killed her and Jewel, she still wanted to spare Blood Rose’s life.
Not only did she not want to sever ties with the Double Dragon Court, but she also didn’t want to eliminate Blood Rose once and for all because her hands were used to save lives, not end them.
It was all his fault. His lack of foresight led to Mason’s innocent death. He reached out and touched her face, which felt cool to the touch. He couldn’t imagine just how cold her hands would be. So, he gently tucked her in, ensuring that she was covered and warm as he asked, “Who is with Blake?”
Shannon replied, “Alex and Jewel are both there. Mr. Gedding said to go and find him when you return. He has something to discuss with you.” Eugene was surprised and inquired, “Did he say why?”
She replied, “No. He didn’t say anything, but he seems quite serious, like he’s angry about something.” He was puzzled. Could it be that Hector knew that Mason had died?
Nonetheless, he didn’t have time to think about it. Instead, he instructed Shannon, “Stay by Olivia’s side. Call me if she wakes up.”
Shannon said, “I will.” Only then did Eugene stand up and take another deep look at the bed where Olivia was sleeping before going to Blake’s room.
Before he entered the ward, he heard Blake’s voice, “They won’t let me because I get tired after sitting for a while, but once I’m better, I can study robots with my brothers.”
Eugene couldn’t help but sniffle when he heard Blake’s proclamation. There was truly nothing more hurtful than giving someone hope and then disappointing them.
Jewel and Alex were both standing by the bedside, while Hector sat nearby, deep in thought. No one knew just what he was thinking.
Eugene walked in, trying to act as if everything. was normal, and asked, ‘Blake, you want to study robotics as well?”
“Daddy.”
Blake’s bright eyes looked at him, and his small mouth curved into an impish grin. He clearly didn’t know what terrible thing had befallen Mason and obediently nodded. “Yeah, I also want to play the piano. I want to go back to Golden Age and live with Daddy and Mommy.”
Eugene walked over and held his small hand while saying, “We’ll go home the instant you’re cured.” Blake spoke with an anticipatory gleam in his eyes, “Yeah. I’ll be fine after Mason and I undergo the surgery.”
Eugene’s emotions sank into the pits of despair. Mason would never be able to undergo the surgery with him. Alas, he didn’t know how to explain that to the child.
“Mason has had some family matters to attend to recently, so we might have to wait a few more days. Blake, can you wait?”
Blake froze, and his small eyebrows furrowed tightly. “What’s the matter?” Eugene fibbed, “I heard that something. happened to his family, so he had to rush home to visit them.”
Blake nodded as if he understood. ‘Oh, that’s okay. I can wait for him.”
Eugene had to violently fight down the urge to burst into tears, and it wasn’t just him.
