"Bang!"
There was a huge crash.
Tobias's car nearly made a somersault in mid-air. Thankfully, he had fastened his seat belt, causing his body to be tightly secured in his seat.
Though, his body was flung against the steering wheel due to the impact, and his head hit the windshield violently.
"Thud!"
Another deafening noise filled the air when his car landed on the road.
Fresh blood oozed from Tobias's forehead and dripped onto the dashboard.
Meanwhile, back at the Whitlock family's villa.
Hayden was sucking on a lollipop halfheartedly.
His eyelids felt heavy. His eyes closed, but he quickly opened them again.
Cecilia's heart ached when she saw this.
"Come with me, Hayden. Let's go to bed," Cecilia had already lost count of how many times she had said that.
Hayden refused again, "I want to wait for Daddy. He must have brought Natalie back."
He believed that Tobias had gone to find Natalie, and that he would bring her back soon.
Cecilia glanced at the time and sighed, "It's already very late, Hayden."
Hayden shook his head and insisted, "No grandma, I want to wait."
Cecilia had no choice but to let him be.
Hayden was indeed a chip off the old block. He had a stubborn character, just like Natalie.
What happened in the past was only a misunderstanding. They could have stayed happily together after Tobias cleared up everything between them.
However, Natalie still could not let go. She had chosen to dwell on the past instead of live in the present.
Suddenly, the phone rang.
Hayden jumped. The sleepiness that overwhelmed him earlier totally disappeared.
"It must be Daddy. He is coming home with Natalie," He squealed, then ran to get the phone.
"Daddy!" Hayden shouted into the phone as soon as he picked it up.
But soon, the hope in his eyes faded away.
He passed the phone to Cecilia and said, "Grandma, they said that they would like to talk to an adult."
Cecilia's eyebrow raised in confusion as she took the call.
A while later, Cecilia rushed to the hospital with Hayden.
She didn't plan on bringing Hayden along, but he was an observant child. When he saw the expression on her face after the call ended, he insisted on following her at all costs.
Cecilia had no choice but to bring him along.
When they arrived at the hospital, Tobias was sitting on the hospital bed. The doctor had already treated his wounds, and his head was wrapped in thick gauze.
Fortunately, he did not suffer any serious injuries.
However, his face was pale. Unnaturally pale.
He wanted to get out of the hospital and find Natalie.
Hence, the doctor was in a dilemma.
Tobias was not just any patient. He was a big shot, and the hospital had to be extra careful in making sure that his health was well-taken care of.
Although Tobias was not seriously injured, he was required to stay in the ward for observation.
When the doctor saw Cecilia walking into the ward, he felt as if he had found his savior.
He briefed Cecilia about Tobias's condition.
"Mr. Whitlock's car crashed into the construction site and he hit his head on the windshield. We've already bandaged his wounds. We are required to give him some IV drips for his wound, but he insists on leaving."
Cecilia turned around to stop Tobias, "You can't leave now."
Tobias' expression was grim, "I need to find Natalie."
Cecilia sighed to herself. Tobias was still hung up on finding Natalie even though he was already in such a miserable state.
When she was about to persuade him again, he pushed past her and stumbled out of the ward.
He only managed to take a few steps before collapsing onto the ground.
Cecilia kept calling Natalie again and again.
Tobias had passed out, and he was sent back into the ward.
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