Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
It was a terrifying noise from the depths of the tunnel. Ethan had never felt despair in his life, but when he heard that sound, despair instantly spread through his chest.
Boom! The tunnel completely collapsed behind them, with huge rocks falling. Fortunately, just when Ethan felt hopeless, several hands appeared to take over the bodyguard from his hands. But just as he reached out, a stone fell from above, and darkness enveloped his vision. He dropped to the ground.
Mother, Father, Josephine, I’m sorry! It was Ethan’s last thought before sinking into darkness. “Mr. Ethan…”
The sky was already bright when the rescue team emerged, and several rescue vehicles were parked nearby, receiving the injured. Suddenly, an urgent voice rang across the space. “Emergency, emergency!”
Four people were seen carrying a stretcher and rushing toward an ambulance. After opening the back door, the doctors waiting inside gasped with shock when they saw the person being brought in. Good Lord! How could it be Mr. Quarles? Why is he unconscious?
“Quick, save him.” The medical staff immediately began dressing the head wound and cleaning the severe. abrasions on Ethan’s body inside the vehicle.
The rescue mission came to an end as the vehicles headed toward the base. Everyone returned to the base, exhausted, and rested. The crisis was finally over.
Ethan was being brought to the medical room when Edward received the news, and the latter rushed over with his subordinates but was impeded by the emergency room door..
“Ethan, Ethan!’ Edward turned pale with fear, his voice trembling. “Where is Ethan injured? How could it be so serious? Wasn’t he unharmed?” Edward turned. to the bodyguards. Despite also being injured, they were more concerned about the safety of their young master.
“Mr. Ethan was injured while saving us. When we were escaping, he was hit by a stone and lost consciousness on the spot, the bodyguard replied.
“What?” Edward staggered, and his vision. blurred for a moment. He had a hard time accepting the fact. The emergency room was still lit. Under the operating lights, the wound at the back of Ethan’s head was being cleaned and stitched. up. His hair was shaved off, and his handsome face looked pale after the blood was cleaned off.
Meanwhile, in Ethan’s room, Josephine, who had stayed awake until late at night out of worry, was awakened by the light outside the window. She checked the time. Seeing it was 6.30AM, she quickly got up, changed her clothes, and came out. She felt a sense of urgency in the corridors and couldn’t help but grab an employee and ask, “Has the rescue team returned?”
“They’re back. Everyone is over at the medical room.” Josephine’s heart filled with the arrival of good. news. The rescue team has returned. That means the rescued people have also returned, which also means Ethan has also returned.
Josephine, overwhelmed with happiness, hurried toward the floor where the medical room was located. However, along the way, she noticed many people wearing grave expressions, making her heart skip a beat. Just as she rushed out of the elevator, she saw Jacques walking to the elevator while talking on the phone. “Jacques,” Josephine called to him..
The bodyguard ended the call at once. When he saw how anxious Josephine looked, he quickly reassured her, saying, ‘Don’t worry, Miss Jacobson. Everything’s going to be okay. Mr. Ethan will be fine. He’s just unconscious.”
“What?” Josephine’s head spun, caught off guard by Jacques’ words. She grabbed him and asked, “What happened to Ethan?”
“Mr. Ethan was hit on the head by a rock. He’s currently in the operating room being treated.”
“Take me there. Hurry!” Josephine was on the verge of a meltdown. Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. Ethan had returned, but he had returned injured.
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Meanwhile, the injured individuals were gathered in the medical room for treatment. Fortunately, there were no fatalities, so it could be considered a fortunate event.
Edward, on the other hand, sat aside, waiting for news about his son. When he saw Jacques entering with a young girl, his gaze softened with affection. He stood up and greeted Josephine. “Hello, Miss Jacobson. I’m Ethan’s father.”
Edward’s fluency in the language was superb and easy to understand. Josephine’s anxious mind seemed to calm down a bit upon hearing Edward’s voice. She greeted him, saying, “Hello, Mr. Quarles. Has Ethan come out yet?”
“The doctor came out a moment ago. Ethan’s vital signs are stable, but he is still unconscious. Don’t worry too much.” Edward learned from his wife that this girl was the love of Ethan’s life and was also her preferred choice for a daughter-in-law.
The corridor outside the operating room fell into an unusual silence. Everyone’s gaze was fixed on the two sky-blue doors, eagerly awaiting good news from the people being treated inside.
Fifteen minutes later, the doors finally opened. An assistant doctor and nurse wheeled a stretcher out, and there lay Ethan quietly on it. His shaved head made him appear even weaker and paler. Edward hurriedly rushed over, calling out anxiously, “Ethan, Ethan.”
Josephine welled up at the sight of Ethan being wheeled out. Still, ultimately, tears rolled down her cheeks like beads of a broken string. She covered her mouth to keep her sobs from escaping. However, deep inside, she was beyond devastated.
The doctor aside was a world-renowned neurologist. He was engaged in a serious. conversation with Edward, who listened attentively, and only then did Josephine approach the bedside. She looked at the man in front of her. He appeared to be sleeping, but why wouldn’t he open his eyes to look at her?
“Ethan,” she called out to him softly. However, the man on the bed did not respond to her as he usually would with a smile. She reached out to hold his hand that was hanging on the side. The icy cold touch and the lack of strength in his fingers pained Josephine’s heart. sharply.
“Miss, please step aside. We need to take the patient to the ICU, the nurse said to Josephine with a lowered head. As Jacques pulled Josephine aside, the nurse wheeled Ethan away. Josephine broke free. from Jacques’ grasp. Her mind was blank, and all she wanted to do was follow Ethan.
She escorted him all the way to the entrance of the ICU, where she was no longer allowed to proceed. As the door closed in front of her, she moved to the floor-to-ceiling window, watching the nurses work, observing as Ethan was put on a ventilator and had needles inserted into his arm for IV fluids. Her heart ached so painfully that it was suffocating her.
Soon, Edward also arrived. He gazed at his unconscious son lying on the hospital bed, sighed deeply, and felt a surge of intense worry.
The doctor had just informed him that Ethan’s injury had not affected the central region of his brain, which meant it wouldn’t impact his intelligence. However, it was highly likely that it had damaged the area responsible for memory. Therefore, there was a strong possibility that Ethan would face memory loss once he woke up.
“Don’t worry too much, Miss Jacobson. Ethan will be okay.” Edward comforted her before leaving for other matters. “Would you like something to eat, Miss Jacobson? Jacques kindly asked.
Josephine shook her head and sat down where she could see Ethan. She watched the nurses perform various examinations on him, and her morning passed just like that.
It was already 3.00PM by the time Jacques returned from his rest. When he stepped out of the elevator, he found Josephine sitting there like a statue, waiting for her man.
Jacques brought a snack with him and handed it to her, feeling bad for the woman. “Please eat something, Miss Jacobson. Mr. Ethan will scold me if he wakes up and finds out I haven’t been taking care of you.”
“I really hope he wakes up soon.” Josephine felt as if she had been living in a dream these past few days, for everything seemed so surreal.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. The rescue team had departed, and the Quarles were preparing to take Ethan back to the family hospital for treatment. Josephine was invited to accompany them.
Ethan was taken care of by the medical staff on the plane, and as much as Josephine wished to see him, she could only spend a brief ten minutes with him. Still, it was already a gift to her. After a 28-hour flight, they finally arrived at the Quarles Residence, and Ethan was immediately taken to the ICU for examination.
Donna, who had been waiting at the hospital, had red and swollen eyes. Her heart was shattered, and when she saw Josephine, she went up and hugged the young woman. Both women burst into tears simultaneously.
“You’ve had it rough this time, Josephine,” said Donna, deeply moved by Josephine’s affection for her son. She saw Josephine’s sacrifices and dedication, even braving the harsh Arctic conditions.
“I just want Ethan to wake up. It would make everything worthwhile,” said Josephine as tears welled up in her eyes. Donna patted her and took the tissue from her assistant before handing it to Josephine. “You’re exhausted too. Go rest.”
“I’m alright, Mrs. Quarles. I want to stay with Ethan.” “Silly child, what if Ethan wakes up and finds you collapsed? What would we do then? Go rest!” Donna expressed her concern, noticing that Josephine had visibly lost weight.
Jacques, who stood aside, chimed in, “You haven’t shut your eyes since getting on the plane, Miss Jacobson, and have been drinking coffee to stay awake. As young as you are, you won’t be able to hold on. Your health is important. Please rest!”
Donna was taken aback and urged the young woman at once, “No more staying up, Josephine. I still have hopes for you to become my daughter-in-law. Go rest! We’re all here.”
Donna’s words brought some peace to Josephine’s heart. That’s right, his family is here! They have the best doctors and medical technology. He’ll be fine; he’ll recover.
With that, Josephine went to rest while Donna approached the ward and noticed her husband standing there, exhausted. She hugged him, and Edward held her hand. “He’s our only son. Nothing can happen to him.”
“He’ll be fine.” Donna nodded tearfully. Meanwhile, Josephine called her parents to update them on her situation. She continued to lie to them, saying she was on a trip, and she sent them the photos Ethan had taken for her.
“Have a great time! It’s good to explore the world while you’re young!” Heidi sounded happy for her on the other end of the line.
“I will. I’m a little tired from all the fun, Mom, so I’ll go get some rest.’ Josephine couldn’t chat with her mother for too long, afraid that her voice would reveal her tears.
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