Chapter7
When I woke up again, it was already the next day.
The moment I opened my eyes, all I saw was the white ceiling.
As my consciousness gradually returned, I was about to jump out of the hospital bed to check on my dad the next second.
“Emelia.” Nicola stopped me.
He was right beside the bed. The moment I moved, he immediately held me down.
“Brother Nicola.” I looked at him, and tears instantly filled my eyes.
“Brother Nicola, my dad is in the hospital,
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and I have no money.”
Nicola patted my back gently and said, “I know, I know.”
“Brother Nicola, what time is it now?”
“It’s March 21st.”
“What!” I screamed and yanked out the IV drip in my hand, ready to run.
I had been unconscious for a whole day!
Dad had his accident yesterday, and the doctor said that if he didn’t have the surgery, he might not survive the day.
So now… My whole body trembled. I was too afraid to think about all the possibilities.
Nicola hugged me tightly. “It’s okay, Emelia.
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Uncle has already had the surgery. The doctor said it was a success.”
I slowly turned around. “It’s… already done?”
“Yes, I paid the money yesterday. Uncle’s surgery has been completed.”
“Thank you… Thank you so much.”
Hearing that Dad was okay, I let out a sigh of relief. All of a sudden, it was as if I had lost all my strength and slumped down.
Nicola placed a pillow behind me and helped me lean back.
“Brother Nicola, why did you suddenly come back?”
I hadn’t seen him for many years. He had become more mature and even more
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charming.
“Uncle sent me a message a year ago, saying he thought Goden was unreliable and wanted me to persuade you if I had the chance,” Nicola said softly.
“I always wanted to come back, but my mom needed surgery, which delayed me. I was planning to come back and see you as soon as I was free, but there were always issues with the company that kept me tied up. Half a month ago, Uncle suddenly called me. He said the company seemed to be set up, and if anything unexpected happened, he asked me to take care of you.
“As soon as I received the message, immediately asked a friend to look into the situation. Only then did I find out that your family’s company had indeed been conspired against. With the inside – outside
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cooperation, Uncle couldn’t defend against it. I rushed to intervene, but it was too late.
“I’m sorry, Elena. I couldn’t save your family’s company.” Nicola looked apologetic.
“No… Brother Nicola, you don’t need to apologize. If it weren’t for you, I might…” Thinking about everything that happened yesterday, I couldn’t even muster up any hatred. Nothing was more important than Dad’s safety now. Losing money wasn’t the end of the world. As long as Dad was alive, that was all that mattered. As long as people were alive, there was always a chance to make a comeback.
“Brother Nicola, how is Dad really? Please tell me the truth, okay?” I didn’t know why, but even though I had heard Aya, Goden, and even the doctor say that Dad’s condition wasn’t good, I still wanted to hear it from
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Nicola. It was as if only what he said could be trusted, and only when he said it could I truly believe and accept it.
Nicola was the person I trusted the most besides my dad.
“Emelia, Uncle’s condition isn’t good. The doctor said that although the surgery was successful, he might not survive this month.”
Hearing Nicola say this, my heart sank completely.
“Brother Nicola, can I go see Dad?”
Nicola looked at me with heart–wrenching pity. “Not yet. The doctor said we can visit when Uncle wakes up.
“Emelia, you should rest first. Build up your strength before you go to see Uncle. In your
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current state, even if you see him, you’ll only make him more worried and upset.”
I nodded and closed my eyes.
Nicola was right. I couldn’t go see my dad like this.
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