"Mrs. Whitlock.” Matthew's tone became a little heavier. "If medical methods aren't working, I would suggest using psychological methods. I've seen a case where the patient fell into a vegetative state because of an accident, and the doctors were sure that he wasn't going to ever wake up. However, under his family and lover's calls, the man woke up, and it was a medical miracle. That's why I'm suggesting that you bring Natalie here."
Cecilia's breathing quickened.
An intense tug of war was playing inside her, almost tearing her apart.
After quite some time, she shook her head and sighed bitterly. "Forget it, Matthew.”
She thought that the so-called medical miracle was unlikely to happen to Tobias.
Besides, although Tobias was unconscious, he was still alive. She was afraid that if Natalie was here, her presence would only bring bad luck and cause Tobias's condition to deteriorate.
"Mrs. Whitlock..."
"Matthew, please stop. No matter what you say, neither of us will agree to it," Cecilia snapped irritably, rejecting him without the slightest
hesitation.
Matthew's forehead creased with a frown.
Two days later, Matthew returned home.
He was in a huge dilemma.
One part of him wanted Natalie to come to see Tobias.
Another part of him wanted to respect Tobias' family's decision.
After all, no matter how close Matthew and Tobias were, Matthew was still an outsider and not a Whitlock.
Meanwhile, when Matthew was on the flight heading back to Glevania, Selina already reached home too.
She went to Hayden's kindergarten.
Before this, Cecilia had cried and pleaded with Selina not to tell Natalie about Tobias.
But she felt extremely guilty for that.
She knew that Tobias was still alive, but she could not tell Natalie.
She could imagine just how badly Natalie missed Tobias.
That was, in fact, the reason Selina decided to come back in secret.
She planned to visit Hayden first and check on Natalie later.
When Hayden saw Selina walking into the kindergarten, he flung himself into her arms. "Aunt! You're finally here."
His voice had the trace of a sob.
Hayden's voice was filled with so much longing and sadness, that Selina felt her insides melt as she hugged him tightly.
She ruffled his hair and whispered, "I'm here to see you, Hayden."
Hayden looked up at Selina. "Where have you and Grandma gone to for so long? Grandma said that you two would be back soon every time I called, but it's been so long!"
Selina forced a smile at him. "I am back now."
"Where on earth did you and Grandma go?" Hayden pouted and narrowed his eyes at her.
On the other hand, Selina licked her lips and avoided his gaze.
She wanted to tell him exactly where they'd gone to.
But now that Tobias was still unconscious, she decided not to say anything first.
Instead, she changed the subject. "Hayden, how have you been without us?"
At that question, Hayden's face fell.
He muttered, "Not good. I miss Daddy so much, but he is gone."
Selina felt like something had struck her heart.
She scooped Hayden into her arms, saying firmly, "Hayden, I am absolutely sure that your father is still alive. Think about it, your Daddy is excellent and powerful, how could he be gone just like that? I swear to you, he is still alive. You must study hard and live happily, and one day, Daddy will come home to see you."
Hayden blinked, his long eyelashes trembling.
He stared at Selina with a serious expression. "Aunt, are you telling the truth? Don't lie to me."
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