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Axel said, “She said that the greatest harm is right beside Mommy, and Mommy knows the person.”
Tyler frowned, “Are you sure she said that?”
Greta felt relief upon hearing Yuliana’s voice.
“Where are you, Yulia?” Greta asked.
Yuliana replied, “I’m on my way to the hospital, Mom. I followed someone earlier.”
Puzzled, Greta asked, “Who did you follow?”
“Scott. I saw him at the banquet hall. He left through a side door,” explained Yuliana.
“Scott?” Greta was stunned.
Neil quickly approached Greta and signaled for her to pass him the phone upon hearing Scott’s name.
Neil took the phone and asked, “Yulia, did you see Scott? Where was he?”
“At the banquet hall. However, I wasn’t near him, and a few people were standing at the exit by the side door. Those people appeared to be waiting for Scott, and I didn’t have the courage to approach them rashly,” Yuliana replied.
“Did you see their vehicle license plate before they left?” Neil asked.
“Yes. I’ll tell you when I get to the hospital.”
“Alright.”
As the call ended, the operating theater’s door opened. A nurse walked out and asked, “Who is the family of River Healy?”
“We all are! Nurse, how is River?” Greta said anxiously.
The nurse presented the consent form. “The two bullets were less than three centimeters away from her heart, but the removal has already been completed. The patient has lost too much blood, and we don’t have enough supply in our blood bank. We need your family members to undergo blood type matching for a blood transfusion.”
“I’ll do it. My blood type is a match for River.” Neil passed the phone back to Greta.
Thomas added, “Nurse, please test mine as well, I’m the child’s uncle.”
The nurse said, “Okay. Please follow me.”
Meanwhile, Noah arrived in Muricia and disembarked from the plane.
When he got into the car, he asked in agitation, “How is the situation back in Cheasia?”
“Please hold on, sir. I’ll check.” Reuben turned on his phone while speaking.
After checking online and finding no news, Reuben frowned in puzzlement. “Sir, there is no news from the country…”
Noah frowned. “Nothing on the trending page?”
“No, sir. In theory, the engagement cancellation should be a trending topic.”
Reuben was confused.
Noah said, “Call Alex.”
Reuben said, “Yes, sir.”
Reuben dialed Alex’s phone. After a long while, Alex picked up the call.
Reuben put the call on speaker and passed the phone to Noah.
Noah said in a deep voice, “Alex, what’s the situation with River this evening?”
Alex inhaled deeply and said with feigned calmness, “What situation? Do you mean the engagement party?”
Noah said, “Yes.”
“Got it. I’m hanging up,” Noah stated.
“Hold on! Noah, when will you be back?” Alex called out.
Noah replied, “I’m not sure at the moment.”
Alex sighed, unnoticed by Noah. “Alright then. Get on with your work.”
“Hmm.”
After ending the call, Noah pondered for a while and decided to send River a text.
Noah: [I’m sorry for leaving you to face these issues alone. Please reply when you’re in a better mood.]
Noah looked at Reuben after sending the text.
“Issue a statement to the public that I’m currently customizing my wedding ring abroad,” Noah instructed.
Reuben said, “Understood, s-“
The car window was suddenly struck as Reuben’s voice faded. Noah’s gaze turned cold when he saw a bullet shot through the window, piercing the opposite car door.
He shouted at Reuben, “Get down!”
Reuben followed Noah’s command quickly. As they bent over, another bullet shattered the car window.
Julian turned to Noah. “Sir, there’s a car shooting at us from the side.”
Noah sternly said, “Ditch them!”
“Yes, sir!” Julian replied and stepped on the accelerator.
Noah asked, “Reuben, where are we now?”
Reuben hastily brought up the map on his phone and said, “Sir, we’re at Brewis Road!”
Noah thought swiftly and said, “Julian, head to Delly Road, which is closest to here!”
Julian was stunned. “Sir, our people are less than 10 kilometers from our current location. They will provide support if we head over there now! However, Delly Road is a market crowded with people!”
Noah grew impatient. “Make use of Delly Street’s human traffic to hide our car.”
Noah ordered, “Reuben, get the company to send bodyguards to support!”
Reuben said, “Yes, sir!”
Meanwhile, River was wheeled out of the operation theater after six long hours of surgery.
The people outside approached the doctor, Eric Sloan, in unison.
“Doctor? How is she?” Greta asked.
Eric sighed deeply. “We’ve done our best. It’s just a matter of whether she can get through the critical period now.”
Greta’s knees buckled, but Yuliana immediately caught her. “Mom…”
Greta propped herself up with great effort. “What does it mean by ‘whether she can get through the critical period”?”
Eric explained, “Judging by the current condition, her critical period will be relatively long. If we can get her off the ventilator in five days, she will live.”
Lucas and Alex rushed forward to help.
Kenny noticed River being pushed away and caught up slowly, his legs feeling like they were filled with lead.
Unable to bear it any longer, Liora dove into Tyler’s arms, crying. “Ty, I don’t want Mommy to die…”
Tyler shed tears, patting Liora’s back, comforting her while suppressing his own emotions. “It’s fine, Lia. Mommy’s going to be fine.”
Axel’s eyes were reddened with tears as he patted Liora’s back, saying, “Lia, we must believe in Mommy. She won’t abandon us so easily.”
Kenny lowered his head in dejection after hearing the children’s remarks.
Kenny asked, “Did Scott do this? I heard Daniella’s remark, and I can tell she was referring to Scott!”
Kenny clenched his fists tightly, resentment in his eyes.
Kenny declared, “I’m going to look for him and confront him!”
Turning to the children, Kenny stated, “Lia, Ty, Axel, I have to leave!”
Tyler was about to speak when he heard a few sets of footsteps behind him.
The children and Kenny turned to look at the incoming three people.
Neil and Thomas looked ill after the blood donation.
In a slightly weakened tone, Neil said, “Why are you standing here instead of going to the ICU?”
Kenny replied, “I’m going to meet Scott, Neil.”
Neil frowned upon hearing that. “Why do you want to meet him? Is it because of what Daniella said?”
Kenny shouted in exasperation, “I can’t think of anyone else other than Scott! I want to know why he did this! What has River done wrong? Why does he want to put her in this situation?”
Neil stared at him calmly. “Do you have any evidence?”
“No! It’s precisely because I want to see his reaction!” Kenny said.
Neil kept quiet after seeing Kenny’s determined expression.
After a long while, Neil said, “If it really is Scott, don’t you think it’s very dangerous for you to meet him rashly?”
“I have no grievances or conflicts with him! In addition, I’m doing this for River. I’m not scared of anything!” Kenny said.
“Alright. Go if you want to. I’ll send someone to follow you and ensure your safety.”
Kenny said, “I’ll leave the children to you!”
Neil nodded.
After walking out of the hospital, Kenny dialed Scott’s number right away.
Scott picked up after two rings.
Before Scott could speak, Kenny asked coldly, “Where are you?”
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“Cut to the chase, huh? Sure, I’ll cut to the chase. River’s survival is uncertain because of you!”
Scott was taken aback. “What do you mean her survival is uncertain?”