Such a Rude and Noisy Woman novel Chapter 374

After a long wait and inexplicable anxiousness, the doctor finally walked out of the operation room. "How is Hiram, Doctor? Please tell me! Please!" Having seated closest to the door, Lydia was the first one to spot the doctor. She jumped at the very sight of the doctor coming out of the OR.

Gavin and Joanna held their breath as they approached the doctor and waited for a reply about their son's health.

Rachel stood at a distance staring straight at the doctor's face trying to read his eyes and lips as he spoke.

"Mr. Rong and Mrs. Rong, the operation is over. Sadly his artery was damaged and he lost too much blood. But fortunately he is out of danger now because he was brought in to the hospital at the right time. The operation was successful. He is unconscious now. But he will recover soon."

Joanna heaved a sigh of relief. She asked anxiously,"Doctor Zou, when will he come to his senses? And how long will it take for him to recover completely?"

"It all depends on him," Doctor Zou said with a reassuring smile,"we'll discuss about his recovery plan when he comes to his senses. Don't worry! I've called Doctor Larry. He will join as soon as he is back from abroad. We'll make an optimal plan for Mr. Hiram's recovery. Please have faith in us!" Doctor Zou explained.

Each patient was different and thus he couldn't give an accurate reply till the time Hiram woke up.

"Doctor, may I ask? Will he get any sequela?" Gavin asked anxiously. After all, it wasn't ordinary injury, and it was gunshot.

Doctor Zou turned to Gavin and said,"I know what you're concerned about. But don't worry, Mr. Rong. Your son's physical conditions are very good, and he'll recover to his old self very soon only if he follows our instructions properly."

Joanna asked anxiously again,"Doctor Zou, can we go and see him once?" Being a mother, Joanna was growing impatient to see him.

"Mrs. Rong, listen to me. We have to make sure everything's alright before letting you go in to see him. We know that Mr. Hiram is different from normal people. He needs to stay inside for a while before we send him back to his ward," Doctor Zou explained patiently.

"Okay, I see. It's very kind of you, and I totally agree. I'll pray to God for his speedy recovery. What else can I do?" Joanna mumbled as she heaved a sigh and placed one of her hands on her chest.

It was a great relief for Rachel to hear that Hiram was out of danger. She closed her eyes and said a prayer silently. However, no matter what the doctor said, she could not be assured till the time she could see Hiram in person.

As the Doctor walked towards his chamber, Gavin accompanied him. Lydia held Joanna's hands and got her seated on the chair. "Lydia, you need to go home now and bring some necessities for me. I'll stay here with Hiram," Joanna turned to Lydia and urged.

Lydia nodded and said,"Okay, mom. I'll go home and come back as soon as possible, and I'll stay here with you!' She patted on her mothers hands that she held and left for home. Joanna watched Lydia leave and turned her face towards the Intensive Care Unit where Hiram lay.

Rachel looked out through the window. The dawn was slowly breaking into a bright sunny day. What a long night it had been for all of them!

The night was finally over after such a soul-stirring incident.

She sat alone on the blue couch outside the operating room, maintaining a distance from the family. She didn't talk to anyone. Nor did any of her in-laws speak to her all this while. She had made up her mind that she wouldn't leave until Hiram woke up.

"Rachel, come with me and we need a talk." Gavin asked after he stopped in front of her, and then headed to the garden at the end of the corridor.

Rachel stood up again and followed him to the garden.

It was early in the morning. The garden area of the hospital was basking in the soothing early rays of the sun with dewdrops glittering on the leaves. Some of the patients had woken up already and could be spotted strolling around in the garden accompanied by their nurses.

"I got a call that your mom has got bailed, and she'll come out of the police station today. I hope you can consider the offer Charlie made to you earlier, Rachel," Gavin said.

Gavin stood under the roof with his hands at his back. He stood with his back towards Rachel. He took a deep sigh and continued,"I am asking you to leave after thorough consideration, not just out of impulsion. Just look at Hiram now. We have been going thought one accident after another since you got married to Hiram. He's my only son and if something happens to him, how can Joanna and I live? How about Streams Company? Did you ever think about that?"

Rachel stood behind him quietly. She saw this coming. She knew that they would blame her the moment she told them that Hiram was shot because of her.

But she chose to tell them the truth because she would rather be blamed by them than lie to them.

After all, her relationship with her in-laws had already gone bad. And now, she didn't care even if they had another reason for hating her.

"Dad, this is the moment Hiram needs me the most and I can't leave him. Besides, I know that even he won't allow me to leave," she replied in the calmest voice. She was mentally prepared to confront him.

"Can you just give in for Hiram? Can you consider where we are now? Please don't only consider yourself and your mom. Place yourself in the shoes of the Rong Family for once. Please!" Gavin turned around and spoke directly to her. Rachel could see no mercy in the eyes of her father-in-law.

"We have already lost one life in the hand of your Ruan Family, and now, are you waiting for me to give the life of Hiram, my only son, to you?