Arriving at the hospital, Scarlett couldnât meet her uncle as he was taken to the intensive care unit and had to undergo numerous tests. After several hours, Scarlett finally got a chance to see him. However, she could only do so from outside the intensive care unit.
Peering through the wide glass window, Scarlett saw her uncle lying in the hospital bed, connected to various strange devices strapped to his chest and with IVs inserted into his hands, delivering various fluids into his body.
âXander, is he going to be okay?â Scarlett asked anxiously. âAnd why are there so many strange things attached to his body?â
He glanced at her lovingly while placing his hand on her shoulder.
âUncle Noah was detained underground for several months with very unhealthy air circulation. He was also physically abused, and they found traces of drugs in his bodyâŠâ He explained everything to Scarlett, relaying the information he heard from the head doctor who treated Noah Withers.
Scarlettâs fists clenched as she heard Xanderâs explanation. She could imagine the kind of torment her uncle had endured in the last few months. Her eyes blurred as she looked at his pale face, praying to God for him to recover soon.
âI feel sad for him,â she said softly.
âYou donât have to worry too much; Uncle Noah will get well soon. I have asked the best doctors to treat him here, and if there are no suitable experts, we can even send him to M Country for the best medical treatment thereâŠâ Xander continued, gently squeezing her shoulder, trying to comfort her.
âHmm, if necessary, we can have Grandpa Robert take care of him too!â Scarlett replied, her mind already making plans.
After she finished here, she intended to return to Country W to pick up Carter and bring him to Country M. She would stay there until Carter recovered. Also, it would be even better if her uncle Noah went there to receive direct care from Grandpa Robert, the divine doctor.
Xander nodded in agreement with her. âWeâll see in a few days.â
âHmm,â she hums while looking at her uncle again.
âBabe, letâs go back to our house, you also need to rest. Let Uncle Noah get some very-needed rest too. We will come here again tomorrow morning,â Xander was concerned about her condition. Itâs almost midnight, and her face looks tired.
Scarlett could only agree with him. She really needed to rest, as she could feel her stomach tightening since noon. She felt worried something might happen to her baby.
***
When they arrived home, Scarlett felt exhausted and sleepy. However, as she was about to sleep, her phone vibrated.
âWho called you in the middle of the night?â Xander, who was just about to turn off the light, stopped. He walked to the nightstand to get Scarlettâs cell phone. However, when he saw the unknown number, he frowned while glancing at her.
âWho?â Scarlett asked curiously, seeing Xanderâs face turn dark.
âUnknown number. Do you want to accept the call?â he asked. She shook her head and asked Xander to turn off her cell phone. She needed to sleep now.
But before Xander could turn it off, a text message arrived.
about something,â Xander hesitated to give the cell phone to Scarlett. âIf you want, you can call him. He might have something âBabe, this is Roland Gilwynnâs number. He wants to speak with you about something,â Xander hesitated to give the cell phone to Scarlett. âIf you want, you can call him. He might have something important to sayâŠâ
Scarlett felt confused about whether to call him back or not. After thinking about her sudden departure from M Country, she decided to call him back. Maybe Xander was right; Roland Gilwynn might have something important to say to her.
âOkay, Iâll call him,â Scarlett accepted her cell phone and walked over to the sofa in the corner. After settling on the couch, she called back Rolandâs number.
On the first ring, the call connected.
âHello, Scarlett?â came Rolandâs voice from the other end.
Her tongue suddenly stiffened when she heard Rolandâs calm yet gentle voice in her ear.
âScarlett, how are you doing?â Rolandâs voice paused as if waiting for Scarlett to say something. However, after a few seconds didnât hear her speak, he continued his words, âI hope you are okay in thereâŠâ
âIâm fine!â She finally managed to reply.
âIâm sorry, Scarlett. I forgot it was already midnight there. Sorry if I woke you up.â
âItâs okay. I was just about to sleep,â she felt less nervous after hearing his apologetic tone. Xander, sitting beside her, gave her a reassuring smile. âWhat did you want to talk about?â
Roland cleared his throat before saying, ââŠthis is about your mother. Scarlett, I know everything from Theo, and I can help you find her,â he said.
âHe wants to help me find mom!?â Scarlett could instantly feel her heart beating faster, excited by his words. However, she didnât say a word. She just sat up straight, waiting for him to continue.
âSomeone I know has advanced technology that can trace people. I believe her tech can easily track RosalieâŠâ
âAre you sure about that?â
âYes, this person actually has a similar story to yours. She also searched for her mother for many years and finally found her a few years ago.â
Scarlettâs eyes lit up, looking at Xander beside her. Her hand trembled as she held Xanderâs hand, too excited about this news. Finally, there is a light for her to find her mother.
âI will arrange a meeting with that person. When will you come back here?â Roland asked.
Scarlett didnât reply immediately, but she quickly thought about her schedule.
In her mind, she wanted to fly there immediately. But there was no way she could leave now. She had to accompany her uncle until he regained his health. After that, she would handle Carter and finish everything before starting to find her mother again.
âIâll finish everything here, and after that, Iâll stop by Cloudfort first and then fly to Royal City. I hope I can arrive there in two weeksâŠâ
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