Chapter 317: My Mother
Rain had recovered quickly and was now staying in the hospital’s VIP room, where Alexander had also been transferred. His condition had stabilized, and there was no longer a need for him to remain in the ICU. However, the question of when he might wake up lingered, casting a shadow over her days.
A therapist visited daily to massage Alexander’s body and maintain his muscle health during his unconscious state. Rain had taken it upon herself to learn the techniques, determined to care for him personally once she regained full strength.
"Today, we won the case," Rain said softly, her voice filled with a mix of relief and resolve as she sat beside Alexander’s bed. "Prosecutor Wayne made sure that everyone involved in the Obsidian Order was sent straight to prison." She gently caressed his hand, her fingers tracing the lines of his palm. "Later, I’ll see Dina before they transfer her. I need to face her one last time."
She lifted his hand and pressed it against her cheek, savoring the warmth that still radiated from him. "You’re so warm," she murmured. The tubes had been removed, but various machines still surrounded him, monitoring his vital signs. His IV line and other medical supports served as constant reminders of his fragile state.
Dr. Lambert and a team of top specialists visited regularly, keeping a close watch on Alexander’s progress. Each visit gave Rain a small glimmer of hope, though the uncertainty remained daunting.
She leaned closer, her voice dropping to a tender whisper. "Today, Aunt Melanie and Uncle Ben submitted Tim’s DNA sample to the lab. You know William... he’s so persistent about me taking a DNA test."
A soft chuckle escaped her lips as she reminisced about William’s relentless efforts. "I always wondered if I was really my father’s daughter, but I never considered doing a DNA test until now. Funny how life works, isn’t it?"
Rain sighed deeply, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "But no matter what the results say, I know one thing for sure... I have you. And that’s all that matters to me." She kissed his hand gently, as though willing her love to reach him and pull him back to her. "So please, Alexander, wake up soon. I need you more than ever."
Many people, especially his family, had expressed their desire to visit, but Father Rock had firmly advised against it for the time being, believing Alexander needed a calm environment to recover. Rain, however, was beginning to reconsider.
Perhaps in a few more days, allowing loved ones to visit could help. Maybe Alexander, even in his unconscious state, would feel the support of so many waiting for his return.
It was late afternoon when William entered the room, holding a sealed envelope in his hand. His face was uncharacteristically serious as he approached her.
"I haven’t checked it yet, Sis," he said, extending the envelope to her. "I wanted you to see it first."