Gregory walked dejectedly to Nicholas’ side with an indescribable worry. Stefania and Tobias frowned as well while they worriedly expressed, “Maybe we should look for specialists abroad and ask them to have a look.”
“Mr. Sawyer, Mrs. Sawyer, you don’t have to. Tess is awake, Timothy explained as he smiled. They were both surprised when they heard this. “Awake? When did this happen? Why didn’t anyone inform us?”
Both of them then looked at Nicholas. The corners of Nicholas’ lips curled upward, and he softly explained, “Tessa woke up in the middle of the night last night. Since it was too late, I didn’t inform you.”
At that, the two elders were excited at such news. “Finally.” “Daddy, is Mommy really awake?” Gregory blinked his big eyes and looked at Nicholas with expectation for his reconfirmation.
Nicholas reached out and rubbed Gregory’s hair as he nodded. “Yes, it’s true. Your mommy’s awake. After a few more days of observation, she can come home.”
“Yay, Mommy’s finally awake.”
Gregory clapped his hands and cheered. Later that afternoon, Tessa woke up again as the doctor had predicted.
When they received the news, Nicholas and others were agitated in excitement. “Doctor, can I enter to see my mommy?” Gregory looked at the doctor with hope.
The doctor nodded. “Of course. But only one person can enter at a time.” At that, Gregory was silent because if only one person can enter the ward, he knew that he wouldn’t be the one to enter.
In fact, it was the truth. The person who entered was still Nicholas. In fact, Timothy also wanted to visit his sister, but he knew that Tessa would want to see Nicholas the most at this time.
Over in the ward, Tessa was still pale as she lay weakly on the bed. “Nicholas…”
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