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Greta had more questions, but Neil spoke before her. “Let’s head to the car, shall we?”
The crowd nodded and piled into the car.
As they drove to the hospital, Neil explained, “Lia, Ty, your father is at the hospital too. Remember your promise to your mom about keeping it a secret.”
Liora expressed her sadness, saying, “I know I can’t talk to him.”
Tyler reassured, “I won’t spill the secret.”
Neil was still concerned, asking. “He already knows I’m your uncle. What will you say if he asks if you’re his children?”
Liora’s eyes widened in surprise, “Does Daddy know already? Will he formally reunite with me?”
“Silly girl! We’re not supposed to talk about it. We’ll just say we don’t know if he asks!” Tyler playfully tapped Liora’s head.
Liora covered her head, but before she could protest, Greta scooped her into her arms and asked affectionately, “I hope you don’t mind a hug, Lia.”
Liora swung her legs and smiled. “I don’t mind at all! You’re very pretty, Aunt Greta! What’s your secret for beautiful skin?”
Greta was taken aback, then chuckled. “You already know about skincare at such a young age?”
Liora giggled. “I know lots of things!”
Thomas noticed Greta talking to Liora and struck up a conversation with Tyler.
“Ty?” Thomas called out warmly.
Tyler smiled at Thomas and replied, “Uncle Tom”
Thomas asked, “What do you like to do for fun, Ty? Aunt Greta and I didn’t bring you any gifts, but we can get something later, okay?”
Tyler politely declined, “It’s okay, Uncle Tom. We have plenty, and Mommy said not to be wasteful,”
“These kids are so delightfull” Greta couldn’t help but compliment them.
Then, she asked Neil, “Who is this, Neil?”
Eira quickly turned from her seat and said, “Hi! I’m Neil’s future girlfriend!”
Everyone was rendered momentarily speechless.
Neil blushed and complained, “Stop kidding, Eira.”
Eira playfully stuck out her tongue. “Just joking! Hehehe! I’m the nanny River hired.”
Thomas and Greta were surprised to meet such a young nanny.
An hour later, Neil arrived at River’s room with the children. He gestured for them to be quiet, and they nodded. They entered the room and found Noah reading by the window.
When he heard them coming in, he looked up and was surprised to see the children, especially Liora, who blushed and hid behind Neil. She found Noah more handsome now and was too shy to meet his gaze.
Noah felt uneasy about Liora’s reaction, wondering if she was afraid of him.
Tyler nodded at Noah and walked over to the bed. Tears welled up in his eyes as he saw River lying still with an oxygen mask and bandages Tyler rushed to her side, calling out tearfully, “Mommy…”
Liora overcame her initial shock and joined him by the bed. “Mommy looks really hurt,” she said, tears streaming down her face.
Noah’s heart ached as the children looked so sad. He put down his document, ready to comfort them, but Neil reassured them first, “Don’t be sad. She’s out of critical condition now and on the road to recovery.
Noah wanted to express the same sentiment but struggled because he wasn’t sure how to connect with these children. After all, he hadn’t formally reunited with them yet.
Liora tightly held River’s hand and tearfully whispered, “Mommy, Tyler and I are here. Please wake up soon.”
Greta couldn’t bear to watch any longer. She pulled tissues from her bag and approached to wipe away Tyler and Liora’s tears.
“Don’t cry, my darlings, I understand you must be hungry after rushing here. Will it be alright if I take you out for a meal?
Liora’s body shook from her sobs. “Mommy will wake up, won’t she?”
Greta reassured her, “Yes, she will wake up very soon. Many people are waiting for her.”
Liora nodded vigorously.
Tyler looked at Noah’s tired eyes. “Have you been with Mommy this whole time?”
The sudden question took Noah aback. He felt his spirits lifted when they looked at him, especially after learning that the children might be his.
Noah nodded. “The hospital isn’t very clean. You should spend less time here.”
Noah frowned and regretted his words, realizing they might sound unwelcoming. He wanted to explain further, but Liora spoke up. “We’re just worried about Mommy, so we came to visit her.”
Noah appeared distant. “I understand. Go and eat something first.”
“Take good care of Mommy. We’ll be back later,” Tyler said solemnly.
Noah replied, “Of course.”
Tyler was satisfied, holding Llora’s hand as they left the room with Thomas, Greta, and Neil.
The door closed gently, and River suddenly fluttered her eyelashes on the bed.
Noah noticed the subtle movement and rushed to her side.
“River?” he called out anxiously.
River’s eyebrows twitched slightly as if she could hear him.
Noah was astonished. He pressed the call bell, and a nurse hurried Into the room.
Noah said, “She just reacted. Is she about to wake up?”
The nurse stepped closer and called, “Ms. Healy?”
This time, River didn’t respond.
The nurse stood upright and asked Noah, ‘Are you sure you saw her move earlier?”
Noah’s expression turned stern. “I’m not imagining things! Get the doctor!”
Startled by his seriousness, the nurse agreed, “Alright, I fetch the doctor.”
The doctor arrived and briefly examined River. “I believe she will regain consciousness soon. You can talk to her to stimulate her senses. Meanwhile, prepare some I quid diet.”
Noah felt relieved and texted Reuben to bring soup.
After the doctor left, Noah sat by River’s bedside and shared the news of the children’s visit.
Paige entered the room after he finished speaking “Mr. De Marco, has River woken up?”
Paige’s voice was loud, causing River to move her fingers.
Upon noticing that, Paige exclaimed, ‘River’s fingers moved!”
Noah looked at her disapprovingly. “Could you please speak more softly?”
Paige hushed and approached River eagerly. “Can you hear me, River? Wake up!”
Noah’s displeasure grew, but Paige continued. “I also want to let you know that Kenny has successfully. delivered the goods to the mountain. The children received the items, and I have the photos Kenny sent.
with me!”
Noah’s cold voice broke the silence.
“Why bother saying that?” he asked Paige.
Paige impatiently said, “Hold off on speaking for now. Or would you like to say it?”
Noah wanted to respond, but Paige cut him off. T’m not working right now, so don’t treat me like your superior. I know River better than you do!
Noah glared at Paige. “You’d better wake her up!”
Paige seemed slightly annoyed as she turned her attention back to her friend. “River, if you don’t wake up soon, your three children will suffer!”
Noah seethed with frustration. ‘Is Paige completely ignoring me?
Paige continued. “Can you bear to see Ty, Lia, and Axel suffer, River?”
River’s closed eyelids twitched as Paige’s voice faded. Noah and Paige held their breaths, silently watching for River’s reaction Finally, River’s lips moved under the oxygen mask. With great effort, she managed to open her eyes.
Paige immediately waved her hand before River and exclaimed, “You’re awake, River!”
River blinked and nodded slowly at Paige.
Paige was relieved and sank into a nearby chair, tears welling up in her eyes. “Thank goodness you’re finally awake!”
Noah was also relieved and asked, his gaze softening. “Are you in pain?”
“Mr. De Marco, what kind of question is that?” Paige rolled her eyes. “Of course, River’s in pain with her condition.”
Ignoring Paige, Noah continued. “Would you like some water?”
River’s emotions were mixed as she looked at Noah, who appeared emaciated. She had heard Noah talking to her faintly over the past two days when she couldn’t open her eyes.