Save Myself From Desperation by Cara Agnes novel Chapter 243

It took Joseph over half an hour to return to the ward.

Seeing Ashley's slightly reddened eyes, Joseph didn't ask why.

If Valentin knew that Ashley had cried for him, he would probably be both happy and distressed.

Joseph shook his phone and calmly said, "It was my sister who called just now."

"Your sister?" Ashley's voice was a bit hoarse. She thought for a while and remembered.

It was that girl named Claire. She called Valentin on his birthday.

"Yes, Claire has been abroad for the past few years. I guess my parents called her to tell her about tonight." Joseph put his phone back in his pocket and sat down in front of the hospital bed, continuing, "Claire bought a plane ticket to come back immediately, but the weather there is bad, with heavy snow and strong winds, so the plane couldn't take off. That's why she called. I told her not to worry and not to rush back. Valentin might wake up soon."

Ashley nodded. "Safety is important. If the plane can't take off, there's no need to risk rushing back."

Joseph glanced outside. The night was covered with a clear silver glow, and a hint of white appeared on the distant horizon. One night had passed quickly.

"Ashley, are you tired? Do you want to sleep for a while?"

"No, I'm not tired."

"Alright then." Joseph didn't insist anymore. Not to mention Ashley, he himself had no sleepiness at the moment.

In the morning, several doctors came to the ward and changed the dressing on Valentin's back wound.

Everything was fine, except that Valentin remained unconscious with no signs of waking up.

"When will he wake up?" Ashley asked.

The doctors exchanged glances, and the most experienced one replied, "His back wound is not serious, but he was hit on the back of his head by a heavy object. As for when he will wake up, it depends on the situation. Perhaps he will wake up in a few hours. We just checked, and his current condition is stable. Let's wait until this afternoon."

"Alright, thank you." Ashley furrowed her brows.

Soon, Tom helped Zain and Joseph's parents to the hospital.

Tom brought some breakfast.

Ashley had no appetite to eat.

Joseph advised, "Ashley, you haven't slept all night. If you don't eat anything, you won't be able to handle it."

Zain spoke seriously. "Ashley, I know you're worried about Valentin. But you have to eat something. Otherwise, if Valentin wakes up and sees you looking worn out, he'll surely question us!"

Ashley's worries were slightly relieved by Zain's playful words.

However, she really didn't have an appetite. She forced herself to eat a little and then put down the fork.

Zain walked to the bedside and looked at Valentin, who had been unconscious throughout the night. Zain's expression became solemn.

But when he saw Ashley, he felt a bit reassured.

Valentin had a difficult life. His parents passed away when he was very young. He didn't get to enjoy their love for long. Zain also felt that he was getting old and might leave this world any day.

The only one who could accompany Valentin was Ashley.

However, Ashley's own family was a mess.

But luckily, they could accompany and support each other.

Zain felt more and more sorry for the two of them and couldn't help but sigh heavily.

"Grandfather, what's wrong?" Joseph asked nervously.

Zain waved his hand and said dejectedly, "I just remembered that today is Valentin and Ashley's first wedding anniversary, but..."

But they were spending it in the hospital.

Ashley lowered her gaze and squeezed the handle of the water cup slightly.

Joseph also felt down when he heard Zain's sad words.

Tom looked around, wanted to say something, but didn't know what to say.

Finally, it was Ralph and Maggie who comforted Zain.

In the morning, Ashley received a call from Lester.