chapter 1929
chapter 1929
After having Charmine settle in the ward, the nurse placed an oxygen mask on her and set up the electrocardiograms, blood pressure monitors, and medical drips.
Charmine laid in bed, unmoving. Her breaths were shallow, and it was a painful sight to watch.
Anthony sat by the bedside, and his big hands held onto her cold hands. He looked at her worriedly.
Grandma Bailey gazed at Charmine, just as worried and with reddened eyes.
She dabbed away the tears pooling in her eyes as she feebly lamented, "It's not easy for Charmine to finally live with us. Now that this happened, how could her life get so difficult? If she doesn't wake up...how shall I pass this on to the Jordans?"
It only agonized her the more she thought of Charmine's fate, and her tears finally fell.
"Ms. Charmine will be fine," said Annabel, standing at the side, sounding determined as she spoke. "She'll wake up. She will!"
Hearing everyone talking, Anthony frowned and looked at them. "Everyone can go home for now. I'll stay and look after Charmine."
Senior Bailey said, "We have a house full of guests back there. We should get back to let them know."
Grandma Bailey was still so distraught with what had happened and did not want to leave, yet it was not ideal to stay in the ward, regardless. Without much of a choice, she relented, saying, "Let us know when she wakes up."
Anthony nodded vaguely.
His eyes did not leave Charmine.
Annabel looked at Charmine sympathetically. She was so worried that she was unable to leave. She said weakly, "Madam, I'd like to stay here and look after Ms. Charmine. I'm a woman myself, and it'll be more convenient to have me stay." i
Annabel had always been weak, but this time, she sounded very positive of herself.
She had to see Charmine wake up.
Seeing how determined she was, Grandma Bailey nodded. "Okay, but do take care of yourself too." "Okay, I will," said Annabel.
Susan was ready to leave with Grandma Bailey, but as she walked past Annabel, she looked at her and thought of something. "Annabel," she said,"' come out with me."
Grandma Bailey frowned. "What are you going to say to her?"
Annabel had been nothing but kind, but Susan always liked to worsen her relationship with Charmine.
"Nothing of importance," replied Susan elegantly, "I just want to tell her how to take good care of Charmine."
Grandma Bailey was not in the mood, and she did not seem to place much importance into Susan's request. She quickly left with Senior Bailey.
Annabel walked to the alley with Susan. Comment by Bella C: alley? hallway? they are in a hospital, or have they moved outside completely? 1
Annabel, at that point, felt despondent and could not rid her concern toward Charmine. She did not even have the zest to speak, too. "Madam, what would you like to speak to me about?"
Susan looked at her and said, "I don't get why you’re so upset. If Charmine doesn't wake up, won’t you become Mrs. Bailey?" "No, no. I won’t." Annabel shook her head vigorously, head-strong." Ms.Charmine will live a long life. She'll wake up safely."
Susan was flabbergasted at her response.
How useless!
In that case, she had to use the second way.
Susan looked at her and said, "Do you really want Charmine to wake up?" "Yes!" Annabel did not hesitate to nod.
Susan then said, "There’s a church on the outskirts of the city. Once you make a wish there and kneel every three steps you walk, any dream in your mind will come true. If you want Charmine to wake up, go and give it a go there." 1
Annabel's dull eyes lit up as she hopefully gasped, Madam, is it true what you said? Really?"
Susan had a mocking look on her face, yet she could still answer earnestly, "Of course. I favor you a good deal, so why would I lie to you?"
This way, Annabel would gain the old woman's heart, and even Anthony would be touched by her kindness. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!
As long as Charmine did not wake up, she would be able to take her place!