Such a Rude and Noisy Woman

Chapter 374 Hiram Remained Unconscious

After a long wait and inexplicable anxiousness, the doctor finally walked out of the operation room.

"How is Hiram, Doctor? Please tell me! Please!" Having seated closest to the door, Lydia was the first

one to spot the doctor. She jumped at the very sight of the doctor coming out of the OR.

Gavin and Joanna held their breath as they approached the doctor and waited for a reply about their

son's health.

Rachel stood at a distance staring straight at the doctor's face trying to read his eyes and lips as he

spoke.

"Mr. Rong and Mrs. Rong, the operation is over. Sadly his artery was damaged and he lost too much

blood. But fortunately he is out of danger now because he was brought in to the hospital at the right

time. The operation was successful. He is unconscious now. But he will recover soon."

Joanna heaved a sigh of relief. She asked anxiously,"Doctor Zou, when will he come to his senses?

And how long will it take for him to recover completely?"

"It all depends on him," Doctor Zou said with a reassuring smile,"we'll discuss about his recovery plan

when he comes to his senses. Don't worry! I've called Doctor Larry. He will join as soon as he is back

from abroad. We'll make an optimal plan for Mr. Hiram's recovery. Please have faith in us!" Doctor Zou

explained.

Each patient was different and thus he couldn't give an accurate reply till the time Hiram woke up.

"Doctor, may I ask? Will he get any sequela?" Gavin asked anxiously. After all, it wasn't ordinary injury,

and it was gunshot.

Doctor Zou turned to Gavin and said,"I know what you're concerned about. But don't worry, Mr. Rong.

Your son's physical conditions are very good, and he'll recover to his old self very soon only if he

follows our instructions properly."

Joanna asked anxiously again,"Doctor Zou, can we go and see him once?" Being a mother, Joanna

was growing impatient to see him.

"Mrs. Rong, listen to me. We have to make sure everything's alright before letting you go in to see him.

We know that Mr. Hiram is different from normal people. He needs to stay inside for a while before we

send him back to his ward," Doctor Zou explained patiently.

"Okay, I see. It's very kind of you, and I totally agree. I'll pray to God for his speedy recovery. What else

can I do?" Joanna mumbled as she heaved a sigh and placed one of her hands on her chest.

It was a great relief for Rachel to hear that Hiram was out of danger. She closed her eyes and said a

prayer silently. However, no matter what the doctor said, she could not be assured till the time she

could see Hiram in person.

As the Doctor walked towards his chamber, Gavin accompanied him. Lydia held Joanna's hands and

got her seated on the chair. "Lydia, you need to go home now and bring some necessities for me. I'll

stay here with Hiram," Joanna turned to Lydia and urged.

Lydia nodded and said,"Okay, mom. I'll go home and come back as soon as possible, and I'll stay here

with you!' She patted on her mothers hands that she held and left for home. Joanna watched Lydia

leave and turned her face towards the Intensive Care Unit where Hiram lay.

Rachel looked out through the window. The dawn was slowly breaking into a bright sunny day. What a

long night it had been for all of them!

The night was finally over after such a soul-stirring incident.

She sat alone on the blue couch outside the operating room, maintaining a distance from the family.

She didn't talk to anyone. Nor did any of her in-laws speak to her all this while. She had made up her

mind that she wouldn't leave until Hiram woke up.

"Rachel, come with me and we need a talk." Gavin asked after he stopped in front of her, and then

headed to the garden at the end of the corridor.

Rachel stood up again and followed him to the garden.

It was early in the morning. The garden area of the hospital was basking in the soothing early rays of

the sun with dewdrops glittering on the leaves. Some of the patients had woken up already and could

be spotted strolling around in the garden accompanied by their nurses.

"I got a call that your mom has got bailed, and she'll come out of the police station today. I hope you

can consider the offer Charlie made to you earlier, Rachel," Gavin said.

Gavin stood under the roof with his hands at his back. He stood with his back towards Rachel. He took

a deep sigh and continued,"I am asking you to leave after thorough consideration, not just out of

impulsion. Just look at Hiram now. We have been going thought one accident after another since you

got married to Hiram. He's my only son and if something happens to him, how can Joanna and I live?

How about Streams Company? Did you ever think about that?"

Rachel stood behind him quietly. She saw this coming. She knew that they would blame her the

moment she told them that Hiram was shot because of her.

But she chose to tell them the truth because she would rather be blamed by them than lie to them.

After all, her relationship with her in-laws had already gone bad. And now, she didn't care even if they

had another reason for hating her.

"Dad, this is the moment Hiram needs me the most and I can't leave him. Besides, I know that even he

won't allow me to leave," she replied in the calmest voice. She was mentally prepared to confront him.

"Can you just give in for Hiram? Can you consider where we are now? Please don't only consider

yourself and your mom. Place yourself in the shoes of the Rong Family for once. Please!" Gavin turned

around and spoke directly to her. Rachel could see no mercy in the eyes of her father-in-law.

"We have already lost one life in the hand of your Ruan Family, and now, are you waiting for me to give

the life of Hiram, my only son, to you?

No matter what you think, I've made my decision. I am ready to settle everything for your mom. Please

go home, pack your things and just leave from here with your mom!"

Gavin said and took long, deep breaths to calm himself down. What happened to Hiram the day before

made him firmly believe that he needed to distance him from Rachel as soon as possible.

"No way!"

Rachel replied in a calm and determined voice.

It was impossible for her to leave him now.

"Dad, he's your son, he's my husband, and he's the father of my kids. Whether I should leave him or

not isn't up to you anymore," she spoke in a firm voice before she turned around to walk inside, leaving

Gavin alone outside.

Rachel looked very polite and easy going but if she was really offended, she would never submit to

injustice.

It was her home here, and so it was for her beloved husband and their adorable twins. And she was not

ready to be scared away by some threatening words.

And more importantly, Hiram had risked his life to protect her, and how could she leave a man like him?

It was impossible.

Later, Rachel went home to see her kids and then went to the police station to pick up Fannie. Fannie

was forbidden to leave H City now. She was rather glad that she could stay with her grandchildren,

whom she missed so much these days.

Rachel packed two suits of clothes for herself and some personal stuff for Hiram before she headed

back to the hospital.

"Carl, there're plenty of people here and you need not to stay here too. Please keep in touch with Kun

and Luke in the following days, and keep me informed," Rachel said to Carl. Then she got off the car

and took the bags from the back seat and walked into the hospital.

"Okay, Rachel. You just stay here and look after Hiram. I'll call you if something happens!" Carl said

and he also got off.

He walked inside the hospital with Rachel. Hiram had been transferred to the VIP ward by then.

"Hold on, Rachel! Dad does not allow you to visit Hiram. Please leave!" Lydia said coldly and stopped

Rachel, who was heading to Hiram's ward.

Rachel gave the bags to Carl and said to Lydia,"You'd better know what you're doing now. As Hiram's

wife, I advise you not to interfere in our business. My husband is lying inside, and it's God's verdict for a

wife to take care of her injured husband."

"Rachel, I don't care what you have done before, but now Hiram got shot and almost lost his life

because of you. Do you think I can forgive you?" Lydia shouted and blocked the way to the ward.

Rachel replied coldly,"I don't remember when I've done anything wrong to you. Then why are you

talking about forgiving me? Please get out of my way, and I have no wish to meddle with you now."

Rachel pushed Lydia aside and walked directly to the door.

Before Rachel could enter, the door got opened from inside.

Gavin came out and said to Rachel,"He is still unconscious, and I don't think there is anything you can

do even if you're inside. You'd better not disturb him now."

Rachel peeped to take a look inside. It was a special ward and the bed was in the inner room. She

couldn't see Hiram. All she could see was the living room at the door.

"Fine, I won't go inside. I'll wait outside," Rachel said and turned to the couch.

Carl took a deep sigh as he witnessed the ordeal Rachel had to face. As his nephew, Carl had no rights

to persuade Gavin to let Rachel in. He glanced at Rachel and then turned to Gavin, saying,"Uncle

Gavin, I'll just take Hiram's stuff inside. Just give me one minute."

Gavin nodded to him and turned around towards the ward.

Carl shared a glance with Rachel and blinked to Rachel before he went inside. He could go in and

check how Hiram was doing. And then he would tell her everything he saw.

Sitting on the couch outside Hiram's ward, Rachel was so nervous that she kept rubbing her hands. It

had been four hours after Hiram had his operation, but why he didn't wake up yet? She was so worried.

Her only hope was Carl who could give her the current status of her husband.

A moment later, Carl came out. Rachel stood up right away and almost ran to him. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

"Carl, how is he? Please tell me everything!" she could not wait any longer to hear about Hiram.