Since Jian You could not be awakened, Normanis no longer dared to hesitate. He instructed the nurse to inform Mu Jingxuan that Jian You would be sent to the operating room after she was properly protected.
He immediately made a call to Elder Jian, who was somewhere far away.
On the phone, he detailed Jian You's entire condition, including her current symptoms.
After listening, Elder Jian was silent for a moment before simply uttering two words: "Wait."
...
Outside the operating room, Normanis waited with the three children.
Months ago, he had waited here too, in the same spot, but his state of mind was completely different.
Inside was the person he cared about the most...
"Lexuan, wait a moment, let Uncle Mu examine you."
Normanis gently stroked Lan Lexuan's soft hair and softly instructed him.
"Mm," Lan Lexuan nodded obediently, but then he quickly raised his head, his expression filled with unease.
"Is Mommy really okay?"
Normanis patted his small shoulder with his large hand, a gesture of comfort, "She's fine, she'll wake up soon."
Only then did Lan Lexuan finally relax.
They had arrived later. Seeing their mommy lying on the hospital bed, he had felt as if his entire body had been submerged in ice water...
He recalled the phone call his biological grandfather had just made.
It seemed he had spoken to a doctor, who explained that the reason Mommy was in this state was that external stimuli had caused the medication in her body to react more strongly. His medication had become an aid to Mommy, and the two had resisted each other, naturally placing a heavier burden on her body.
Combined with Mommy's willpower, all she needed was time, and she would wake up, perfectly fine, perhaps even... regaining her memories!
He had truly never been so happy at any moment as he was now; Mommy was coming back...
During the long wait, the operating room light finally went out.
Mu Jingxuan emerged first, his face a mask of relief, "The effects of the medicine are receding, she's out of danger..."
Even the steady Normanis trembled with excitement, speaking incoherently, "Good, good, it's good that she's alright... By the way, where is Xuan Mohan?"
After a moment of joy, the elder finally remembered someone else was still inside...
Mu Jingxuan's pupils deepened, concealing a trace of loneliness from within.
"He's also out of danger."
Normanis finally managed to compose himself, "Thank you, Doctor Mu..."
Mu Jingxuan let out a wry smile inwardly, maintaining a distance from outsiders, "Mr. Norman, you're too kind. They are all... my friends, it's my duty to save them. Please just call me Jingxuan from now on."
Even if he couldn't be by her side, being a little closer to her was still good...
Soon, Xuan Granny, Luo Qinlan, and others who had rushed over began to make arrangements for the two.
However, there were differing opinions on whether the two should stay in the same room or be separated. Finally, Mu Jingxuan spoke up, "They should be observed separately."
The main reason was Xuan Mohan's injuries; too many visitors would not be beneficial. Although he had saved him, he was still quite critical this time.
With Mu Jingxuan, an authority, speaking, everyone agreed.
Luo Qinlan followed to her son's room, but she was very confused.
"Husband, what's going on with Mr. Norman?"
Xuan Hongyi's gaze was deep as he glanced at the man on the bed before looking away.
"Their relationship is not simple..."
While Luo Qinlan was still pondering, Xuan Granny arrived at the bedside, leaning on her cane, "Jian You is Normanis's daughter."
Upon hearing this, Luo Qinlan's eyes widened, and she turned her head in disbelief, "Mom, you mean..."
No wonder she hadn't agreed when her mother had wanted to arrange for the two to be in the same room so she could take care of them.
So there was this other layer to their relationship...
Thinking further about her own son's affection for the other's daughter, and Normanis's displeased expression, she wondered if he disapproved...
"Alright, stop overthinking. Jian You is the girl Mohan liked before, and they've liked each other for a long time. They even have children. Anyone who dotes on their children wouldn't object."
Xuan Granny, seeing her daughter-in-law's worried expression, knew exactly what she was thinking. She didn't blame her for overthinking; if her son hadn't always liked this girl, the other party would have been uncomfortable just because of the children.
Now, it was perfect; both families were well-matched, and it was a love match, which truly made it a match made in heaven.
"Mom, you really are something. You knew all along and didn't tell me... Now, there's finally a good outcome..."
She could finally put her mind at ease. With someone Mohan liked by his side, and from a good family at that, the next step was to plan their wedding...
Luo Qinlan was so excited she couldn't calm down. If Yao Qianya hadn't come in, she would have forgotten that she still needed to look after her own son lying in bed...
Normanis had only informed his wife after everyone else was out of danger, so she was the last to arrive upon hearing the news.
Seeing her precious daughter lying in bed listlessly with her eyes closed, she couldn't help but shed tears of sadness.
"Aman, how could you not tell me about such a big thing happening to Duoduo..."
"Okay, okay, it's my fault. I'll tell you right away next time, alright?"
Normanis couldn't bear to see his beloved wife looking wronged and sad, so he immediately went forward to comfort her. In his heart, however...
Even though I was wrong, I won't change next time...
"Bah, bah, bah, what are you saying such unlucky things for? Our Duoduo will be safe and sound her whole life."
Yao Qianya wiped her tears and immediately cast aside these negative emotions, afraid of negatively impacting their daughter.
After watching her daughter for a while, Yao Qianya finally remembered the person her daughter cared about, who was injured while saving her. She could only reluctantly stand up.
"I'll go check on Mohan, that child. You stay and watch Duoduo, I won't be at ease if no one is here..."
With that, Yao Qianya went to find her good friend. First, she checked on Xuan Mohan, and then, as they chatted, they began discussing the wedding arrangements...
As Xuan Mohan's injuries meant he shouldn't have too many visitors, Luo Qinlan and Yao Qianya stayed to care for the children, while Normanis remained by his wife's side.
This made Xuan Hongyi envious. However, he still had many things to do and had already postponed several important matters to be here today.
"Norman, I'll leave the care here to you. I'll come over once I'm done with my work."
"Don't worry."
Men understood each other without needing many words; a single glance conveyed their meaning.
However, as time ticked by, Normanis and Yao Qianya exchanged worried glances, seeing apprehension in each other's eyes.
"Or perhaps... you should make another call..."