Chapter 1260
Always Been Yours
After hearing what the doctor said, Kieran gave up on using the familyâs status to ask for special treatment. He glanced at Nicholas and Timothy before advising, âFor the sake of Tessaâs safety, why donât you two discuss and see whoâll go in to see her?â
Nicholas and Timothy looked at each other. In the end, it was Timothy who compromised and gave the spot to Nicholas, who put on a surgical gown before entering Tessaâs room in the ICU.
Tessa looked frail as she lay on the hospital bed. There were several tubes stuck to her and her face was ghostly pale. She looked like a fragile doll.
Nicholas felt as if someone had stabbed him with a knife. His mind was filled with self blame and regret.
âIâm sorry. I failed to protect you.â He kneeled beside the bed and gently brought Tessaâs hand to his face. âGet better soon, okay? The baby and I are waiting for you.â
âYouâve been so curious to know whom the baby takes after, right? You can find out just as soon as you wake up.â âIâll keep waiting for you, no matter how long it takes.
There was so much Nicholas wanted to say, but he only had five minutes which was soon over. His eyes were red as he walked back out. Timothy quickly asked, âHowâs my sister, Nicholas?â
âSheâs still unconscious, but based on the readings on the machines, her condition is stable,â Nicholas replied. Timothy exhaled in relief. âEverything will be fine since her conditionâs stable. Now, we just need to wait for her to wake up.â
Nicholas nodded lightly. He had finally regained his cool, and before anyone else could react, he started giving off an almost bloodthirsty air. He looked at his parents and said grimly, âIâll leave you in charge of the children.â
Then, he turned to Timothy and said solemnly, âWhen Iâm not around, help me take good care of your sister. Call me at once if anything happens to her.â
âWhat are you going to do?â
Timothy frowned as he stared at Nicholas in puzzlement. He had no idea what could be more important than Tessa now.
Stefania was also confused. âWhere are you going, Nicholas? Arenât you staying here to look after Tessa and the baby?â Nicholas walked off without responding to either one of them.
âWhatâs up with him?â Stefania grumbled. âHe nearly went mad when the doctors were still trying to save her, and now that sheâs alright, heâs not even sticking around to look after her.â
âI think he went to look for Edward.â Tobias looked on as Nicholas left. He had a perceptive look in his eyes. Stefania was startled. She didnât pick up on what was happening yet. âDid something happen at the company?â
However, she refuted herself immediately after asking that question. Knowing what Nicholas was like, he wouldnât leave Tessaâs side even if the company was on the verge of bankruptcy.
Timothy had a vague idea as to what Nicholas was up to, but he wasnât sure, so he looked at Tobias for confirmation.
Fortunately, Tobias didnât keep them waiting as he filled them in. âEdward called me just now and said theyâve located the driver who caused the crash. Theyâre at an empty warehouse just outside the city now. I think Nicholas left because he heard the news too.â
Stefania instantly began worrying again. Her worries doubled when she recalled Nicholasâ bloodthirsty air earlier. âGo after your brother at once, Kieran! Donât let him do anything rash!â
She quickly urged Kieran to chase Nicholas down as she was afraid Nicholas might do something extreme. True enough, Nicholas left because Edward had informed him that they found the perpetrator.
The text was the spark that set Nicholasâ fury alight. As he made his way over, his expression was grim and icy the whole time, but his eyes were aflame with rage. Half an hour later, he arrived at the warehouse.