Take Me Away novel Chapter 79

Ever since Fiona got the Comic Bear, she hadn’t let it go. It made her feel so warm and comforted in spite of the cold winter days she’d been spending in the hospital bed.

"I didn’t expect you to like those kinds of toys. You really are just a kid, deep inside," Ruby said, smiling.

Fiona stayed quiet. When she was young, her father would often be out on missions. Every time before he left, he’d tell her that when he was not at home, Comic Bear would keep her company and protect her.

She had no doubts about what her father said at that time. She was a child, after all. Eventually, she became so dependent on the Comic Bear that she couldn’t fall asleep without it in her arms. When they discontinued its production, it took her a long time to adjust.

Being able to embrace it again now made her feel better than any medicine they could give. Ruby grinned. "Whoever sent you that gift is so thoughtful!"

Fiona raised her head and smiled back, though she was confused. She didn’t remember telling anyone about it. Plus, they must have been so intent on finding something that had been discontinued for years.

"It’s called Comic Bear, right?" Ruby asked.

"Yes, how do you know about it?"

"You talked in your sleep last night."

"I had one when I was a child. After a while, whoever made it stopped its production," Fiona said.

"Why do you still seem so attached to it?"

It then suddenly occurred to Fiona that she had a similar conversation with Spencer a long time ago. Could it be him?

"Ruby," she said. "Has Spencer really never visited me here?"

"Mr. Cheng?

I’m quite certain I haven’t seen—"

Before Ruby could finish, the door was pushed open by none other than Celine.

With a look of disdain and mockery, she walked in with crossed arms and a certain air of arrogance. "Of course he hasn’t! Did you really think he would waste his time visiting you? In your dreams!"

She smiled coldly, feeling pathetic. ‘I lost my baby, and Spencer lets her in here to what, show off? What does she even want right now?’ Fiona thought.

Ruby gazed at Celine, wondering why she was here. As far as she was concerned, Spencer told her not to allow anyone to disturb Fiona. But should such rule include his own sister? If she came in as Spencer's sister, Ruby could have allowed it, but why was she being so condescending?

Celine felt joyous at the sight of a pale Fiona in a hospital gown. The doctor told her that it was because of an abortion, and that it was Spencer who had ordered them to operate. Although Celine wasn’t pleased that Fiona had gotten pregnant in the first place, the fact was that Spencer clearly didn’t want this child. That was the best news she’d heard in a long time. She didn’t know how to take it in. Did it mean she still had a chance?

"Miss Cheng," Ruby finally said. "Mrs. Cheng is tired. Can you come back later or tomorrow if you want to visit her? She needs to rest."