Chapter 234

In the hospital room, Penelope’s eyes welled up with tears as she watched Lucian awaken, whispering, “Lucian”

Due to the snake venom, Lucian’s vision was blurry, and his nerves were under attack. He had been unconscious all night, and his thoughts were still fuzzy He vaguely saw a woman in front of him He thought he was still in the forest, still in that cave.

“Allison”

Penelope was taken aback when she heard this name, and then she gritted her teeth.

Sure enough, something must have happened between them in the forest. Otherwise, why would Lucian call out Allison’s name?

A sense of unease suddenly filled her heart.

But at this moment, as Lucian was about to wake up. Penelope burst into tears, “Lucian”

The man opened his eyes, his vision gradually clearing The smell of antiseptic told him he was in a hospital. Penelope was crying in front of him, throwing herself into his arms, “Lucian, you scared me to death.”

His arm was numb from the snakebite. He gently patted her back, “I’m alright.”

Lucian, you really scared me. I didn’t know what to do. The baby and I missed you,” Penelope said, placing the man’s hand on her stomach. Lucian was taken aback. Under his palm, he could feel the woman’s slightly protruding belly. His eyes softened a bit, “I’m sorry for worrying you.”

“Lucian, don’t do such dangerous things in the future,” Penelope reminded him. Although she harboured some resentment towards Allison, she didn’t dare to show it too obviously.

After all, she didn’t know what happened between Allison and Lucian in the forest.

She was cautiously probing.

Seeing that the man did not react, she gently said, “Lucian, the doctor said your hand was numb and weak due to the snake venom. You should be alright after a few days of rest.”

Lucian squeezed his right hand, which was numb from his fingers to his arm.

He sat up as the door to the hospital room opened, and a doctor and nurse came in. Lucian said to Penelope, “You should go home.”

But Penelope didn’t want to leave. She worried that Allison would come again if she left, “No, Lucian, I want to stay with you”

Lucian ordered Shawn, who was outside the door, “Shawn, take Penelope home.” He looked at Penelope, “You’re tired too. It would be best if you rested well. You’re taking care of yourself and the child in your belly.”

Hearing Lucian say this, Penelope nodded.

“Alright, the baby and I will see you later.” She patted her belly, which was her most powerful bargaining chip.

Penelope and Shawn arrived in the hallway. When they passed Allison’s room, Penelope stopped. She glanced at Shawn, “Shawn, I want to check on Allison. Wait for me here.”

Shawn was just an assistant and had no right to stop Penelope, so he nodded in agreement.

In the hospital room.

Allison was sitting in a chair reading. Hearing someone pushing the door open, she thought it was a nurse, so she didn’t look up.

She heard the sound of high heels on the floor and frowned slightly. Before she could look up, a pair of high heels had already entered her field of vision.

Allison already had a hunch about who was coming. She closed the book in her hand, “What do you want?”

“Allison” Penelope knew that Shawn was outside. She gritted her teeth and whispered, “What happened between you and Lucian in the forest?”

“What do you think should have happened between Lucian and me?” Allison looked at Penelope, her gaze falling on Penelope’s belly. This was her child with Lucian. She clenched her fists, “Penelope, I don’t welcome you in my room.”

“Allison, I’m warning you! I have your mother now. With one word from me, she can be kicked out of the hospital! Without the expensive anti–rejection drugs, Grace will die tomorrow!”

Allison’s eyes grew cold, “Penelope, that’s illegal!”