Natalie was so mad that the color on her face changed. As if worried about her anger, Emilia explained, “Sister, it’s not what you think. We did meet each other by chance a few days ago. We only know one another for a few days and nobody’s trying to hide anything from you. Trust me.”
Joel did not want to enrage his mother at this point either.
As such, he added, “Yes, we meet so many people every day. How am I supposed to know the identities of those you have an entanglement with? I can’t exactly call you each day and report it to you, can I?”
His tone carried a hint that he felt wronged.
Natalie listened and could not help but laugh sarcastically when she noticed that Joel felt wronged.
“Fine, you keep retorting me anyway and I don’t have the final say. Alright, I’ll just shut up! Do whatever you want to do, I can’t control you. I’m too lazy to care anyway!”
Once she said that, she went aside, took a seat, and began to sulk.
The atmosphere became very awkward.
Joel glanced at Emilia, who shook her head helplessly.
Finally, he had to approach Natalie. He said to her, “Alright, Mom. Even if we’re at fault, I’m still your son. Aren’t you going to believe me?”
Natalie remained silent as she was still vexed.
Joel massaged his aching temples.
At this moment, the light above the doors of the operating theatre went out, signaling that the operation was over.
The people outside the theatre might be quarreling, but they still kept watch on that spot.
As soon as the light went out, everybody grew attentive and they immediately stood up.
A doctor came out very quickly.
“Who are the family members?”
Joel and Natalie approached the doctor.
“Me!”
“Me.”
The doctor looked at them. Since this was a public hospital, the patient had been rushed here and the doctor did not pay attention to who he was.
Thus, the hospital employees had no idea who these two individuals were. They had just completed the operation and could not be bothered to know the patient’s identity.
He said, “The operation is a success and the patient is out of danger. However, there are several fractures in his legs and ribs. You must be careful and don’t let him move around recklessly. Just let him rest for half a year.”
The people listened and as if they had let out a breath, they felt extremely relieved.
“Thank you, doctor.”
“Thank you, doctor.”
The doctor waved an arm and spoke, “He hasn’t woken up yet but you can visit him in his ward in a while. The nurse will inform you later.”
They listened and quickly nodded.
Not long after, a nurse pushed a bed out of the theatre.
Xavier was still unconscious and his face was still pale. Seeing that, Joel and Natalie suddenly felt their heart clench.
Emilia, who was standing behind them, froze when she saw the man on the bed.
That man used to play a huge part in her youth.
She loved and admired him, as well as regarded him as her life’s greatest goal.
Therefore, back then, she did not care about anyone or anything else except for him.
However, in reality, she thought that he was a bachelor at that time.
She had no idea that he was already dating her sister.
Had she known about it…
She was certain that things would have been very different.
Emilia had a vague recollection of that wild night. Did they do it?
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