When he glanced at Laura again, he discovered that she had drifted off to sleep, and all her vital signs were within the normal range.
Mark rose to his feet.
Cathy was lingering at the doorway, lost in thought.
In a subdued tone, Mark suggested, âThe Thomas family is wealthy.
It might be beneficial for Laura to live with Paulâs parents.
Take some time to ponder it.
â
Cathyâs lips curled into a slight smile.
She knew he wanted her to head to Tashkao.
Markâs sole concern was for Laura.
He and Cathy were not acquaintances.
Without uttering a word, he drove back home.
Upon his arrival, Cecilia and Edwin were nowhere to be found.
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The servant informed, âSir, your son has developed appendicitis and has been taken to the hospital.
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Mark was left in astonishment.
Without delay, he dialed Ceciliaâs phone number.
Once she answered, he inquired with a raspy voice, âWhich hospital is he in?â
Mark expected Cecilia to burst into tears and engage in a heated argument with him.
But Cecilia, in a composed manner, shared the location and then abruptly ended the call.
She didnât utter another word.
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Mark felt a wave of frustration engulfing him.
At that moment, he was at a loss for words, unsure how to explain things to Cecilia.
Regardless of his reasons, they couldnât alter the fact that she was left alone to deal with Edwinâs illness.
Mark hurriedly made his way to the hospital.
Peter had reached the hospital ahead of him.
Drenched in sweat, Peter approached as Mark arrived.
âAt last, youâre here.
â
Markâs complexion was ghostly as he paced toward the operating roomâ¦
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Cecilia lingered in the hallway.
The lighting was dim, and she bowed her head, making it difficult to discern her expression.
Zoey stood to one side, leaning on a cane.
Mark approached and greeted, âMom.
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