Five months laterLiana was sitting by the bed side quietly. She tried to focus on the book in her hands but then gave up. She looked up at the boy lying peacefully on the bed with a serene look.These past six months that he's been unconscious, his face seemed to have aged a bit and he looked more mature than when he had first fallen unconscious."Look at you sleeping there so peacefully," She poked him and drew her seat closer. "If you don't wake up sooner, I'll graduate before you and you won't have anyone to compete with you in class anymore."The ward was silent and Liana sighed. She brushed away her hair fringes and told him, "At least, it's better than you gone. I wouldn't be able to bear it if you were."She held his palm which was pale and thin but at least the doctor said he was now receiving treatments."Why have you always been so troublesome? Jed, do you know that time... the other time you were abducted in front of the school just when the news of you being th
Adam was startled. He didn't think anyone would notice anything. He wanted to speak but then paused, a flicker of sadness in his eyes.What was the use now? All those years, she wanted him but he couldn't be with her. Now, Daphne was even more beautiful and glorious than he originally remembered.He'd researched a bit and discovered that she was now the lady boss behind Adams family business after her father died.He couldn't be with her those years because she was beautiful, rich and so intelligent while he was just a nobody living in the slum.Now she was even a lady boss who had numerous wealthy men chasing after her. Would she want to be with a university dropout like him?"Adam?" Liana called again. She saw so many emotions flickering through his eyes and knew the matter was definitely not as simple as she thought."No," She didn't notice Adam's clenched fists as he looked up at her with an expressionless face."I have never met your sister before but I've heard about her. For so
Liana summoned the captain of her bodyguards and briefly explained what happened."Missus, I've been supervising myself. None of us have left the hall not to mention meeting the butler. We didn't see the butler come up."Liana arched her brow and opened up her phone. There was a virtual sketchpad on it and she quickly sketched out the outlines of the guard she had encountered earlier.Even the guard was surprised to see the result. He didn't know his young missus could draw.He looked at the sketch that didn't give off much information but was enough and shook his head."I have never seen this person before. But there was indeed a guard that walked in earlier. It was my mistake for not paying more attention. I'm sorry young mistress."Liana was pretty lenient. "Don't let this happen again. We knew they would strike but for so long, they only decided to do something now. Tighten the security around.""Yes ma'am!" The captain nodded and walked out. Then Liana called the butler who was o
Some minutes later, the originally scanty ward was looking rowdy. Although, the doctor was performing a routine check-up on Jed to make sure there was nothing wrong.Because Jed's condition was fatal and he wasn't even meant to survive past this month. He had seen many miracles but not quite as this young master's case.First, in the operation theater, they couldn't feel any heartbeat or pulse from him meaning he was dead but his heartbeat rate picked up from zero.Secondly, they managed to save him from the snare of death but he was in a vegetative state. Usually, once someone entered a vegetative state, the person would slowly pass away from that state.Only a small percentage of people managed to escape yet their lives wouldn't be the same. They might lose their memories or other vital things.However, Jed's vital organs looked perfectly fine to him except from being very weak. That was also a reason why he didn't remove the oxygen mask.With the weakness, the patient might not be
"No, I didn't. But I did hear the part where you mentioned you hate me so much," Jed placed her palm on his chest so she could feel its heartbeat.Her palm rested on the hard contours of his chest. "Do you really hate me? I'm so sorry for making you worry."Because Liana was too flustered, she didn't realize Jed just read her thoughts and tried to pull her hand."Let go. What if someone sees?" Her face was scarlet red and Jed couldn't look away. He smiled.All those times he was in darkness, he didn't get to see this beautiful face. Now that he's received another chance, he would cherish it."It doesn't matter," He grunted softly as he raised her palm and brought it up to his lips.The nasogastric tube brushed her palm softly as he planted a kiss on it. This time, Liana blushed so hard, her skin was literally the color of a tomato."You..." She quickly snatched her palm, feeling the tingling sensation. "How can you shamelessly seduce me while on the sick bed?"Jed would have laughed i
"Good day grandfather. Good day—" He paused as he thought of how to address Liana's mother. Should he call her mother?No, that isn't right... They weren't related just yet. "How are you feeling boy?""Grandfather," Jed turned his attention to Lord of Stocks. "My bones feel rusty.""That's expected. I'm just glad you are okay or I would have been worried on how to handle your investments."Jed smiled awkwardly; Liana already told her grandfather. Well, maybe Lord of Stocks would think with his current investments, he was suitable for his granddaughter.His forehead was suddenly covered with a soft and warm palm. He looked up at Liana's mother and she smiled. He could see the resemblance."Good. You aren't running temperature. You used to have that constantly while you were unconscious," she brushed his hair and for a minute, Jed wondered... Was this what it meant to have a mother?He would have missed her saying, "You really look like her... Just like her."Jed's eyes glazed. Her? Was
Alan gave himself a self pity smile and looked down at his listless legs. He brought this upon himself.While growing up, he had been taught life was all about money and power. There was no end to it so even if you have money and power, you should still strive to get more.That was what led him to Anna. It didn't matter if there was no love between them as long as she could provide what he wanted.Perhaps, that is why he was unable to stay faithful in their marriage."I'm doing better," He hid his sad smile and looked up at Jed. "Thank you."An uncomfortable silence filled the room and Alan spoke up, "How are you doing?"He looked at Jed guiltily. The latter still looked pale considering he had been unconscious for months.He shook his head. He knows Anna was vicious but didn't expect she would go to great lengths to poison him and try to murder his son to get what she wants."I'll survive."Jed's response made him even more guilty. If he could move, he would be clenching his fists. H
Jed looked around the room when no one was saying a thing. "Adam?" He called out to the person that would know but Adam remained mute.His gaze swept around Irwin, Mason and Liana. He felt a sense of dread seeing their solemn faces."Something didn't happen to Ben, did it?" His voice faltered. "We couldn't find Eric that day... Did something happen to him?""Damn it! Someone should say something. Are they alright? Where's Eric?""Don't mention that name!" Liana's sudden outburst startled him. "The doctor has asked you not to stress yourself so why bother about these unnecessary matters?""They are not unnecessary," Jed retorted. He had never seen her look so angry but he was also upset she referred to his friends as not important."They are my friends."Liana bit back a mocking laugh and Adam held her hand, shaking his head for her not to say anything that would agitate him.Although the doctor said Jed had recovered and was out of danger for now, he is still under probation and anyth