Caleb had actually advised against so many people visiting Xavier. But these were influential figures he couldn't afford to offend, so he had no choice but to ask Scarlett to help persuade Xavier.
To his surprise, even the few members of the Stroud family who managed to get in hadn't fared well. Edmund could only settle them for the time being, hoping for a better opportunity to bring them back and offer their respects.
Inside the ward at that moment, as soon as those people left, Scarlett stepped out. She looked both helpless and at a loss for words.
"Sir, those people just came to visit you. Why did you send them away?"
Xavier, however, pointed to the countdown timer on his watch and replied, "They were talking too much. Time's almost up."
He then added, "If they hadn't left, I wouldn't have been able to see you."
Scarlett was at a loss for words, unsure whether to laugh or cry. Those were prominent figures one usually only saw on television! Well, for now, she could only indulge Xavier.
In the following days, with Scarlett by his side, Xavier received his treatments on schedule. With Scarlett's acupuncture as supplementary therapy, his eating and sleeping habits had improved significantly.
Edmund had been spotted several times, quietly wiping away tears in the corner. During his free time, Xavier enjoyed reading finance and economics books.
Scarlett would sit next to him, working on her exam papers and extracurricular exercises.
The ward was filled with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, something that never failed to surprise Caleb. Sometimes, when Scarlett managed to lift Xavier's mood, he'd allow a few important visitors to come in and offer their well wishes.
Of course, Scarlett always excused herself to the restroom during those visits. But even the most powerful and influential people didn't last long. Xavier would impatiently dismiss them within ten minutes.
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