ine questioned icily, “Are you absolutely certain?”
Jacob quickly replied, “Yes, I’m certain. Why would I lie to you? Don’t you think it’s a bit inappropriate to discuss this right now? Shouldn’t our main focus be on getting you treatment for your injuries? Is your leg broken?”
So absorbed was ine in uncovering Jacob’s secrets that she had momentarily forgotten she was there to address her own injuries. It was only when Jacob mentioned her leg that the sharp pain in her right leg reminded her of her situation.
Frantically, ine turned to ire and urged, “My dear daughter, take your mother to see the doctor right away! I can’t bear the thought of ending up with a disability!”
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After visiting the emergency room and consulting with the doctor, ine underwent an X-ray of her leg as requested. ire, visibly anxious, asked, “Doctor, how is my mother doing?”
ine, equally apprehensive about the oue, interjected, “Yes, doctor. What did you find? Am I going to be a cripple?”
The doctor exined, “The X-ray shows that you have aminuted fracture in your calf. While your condition is somewhat serious, with proper care, you won’t end up as a cripple. I rmend getting a ster cast, and you’ll need to stay in the hospital for about two weeks for observation. This is essential for ensuring yourplete recovery.”
Relief washed over ine at the thought of not bing a cripple, but anxiety surged when she learned she would have to be hospitalized. “Wait, why do I need to stay in the hospital? Can’t I just go home after getting the cast?”<fnd447> Readplete version only at find(?)ovel</fnd447>
It felt terribly unfair to ine that she hadn’t even had the chance to enjoy living in the vi at Thompson First yet.
After enduring two days of unbearable pain, all ine could dream of was returning to the grand vi. She longed to sink into her soft, spacious bed and revel in the luxury of life at Thompson First.
The doctor shook his head and said, “The first two weeks after you get the ster cast are crucial for your recovery. If you choose to go home now and something goes wrong, we might not be able to address it in time, leading to iplete healing.”
This news left ine feeling quite despondent.
Meanwhile, Jacob felt a surge of happiness!
He recognized that ine’s unexpected return was a situation he could not change. However, if she stayed in the hospital, he could enjoy a few more days of respite.
With this in mind, he said to ine, “Wife, it’s best to heed the doctor’s advice and remain in the hospital. This way, you can avoid any lingering issues in the future.”
ine narrowed her eyes at Jacob and questioned, “What? You don’t want me to go home, do you?”
Jacob quickly waved his hands, “That’s not what I meant.”
ine let out a cold snort. Suddenly, she remembered something and turned to Charlie, saying, “Don’t you know the brilliant doctor, Anthony Simmons? Get him toe treat my leg right away!”
Charlie frowned at his mother-inw’s tone, realizing that a clever woman like ine was now seeking Anthony’s help for her leg?
He couldn’t help but feel a twinge of amusement and replied coolly, “Dr. Simmons is currently in Eastcliff treating a patient.”
ine responded, “Then I can just wait for him toe back, right?”
Charlie replied, “He might not return for over ten days.”
The doctor interjected, “Regardless of the situation, you still need to get the ster cast today.”
ine quickly responded, “Alright! I’ll get the ster cast, and then I’ll go home to rest after that!”
Seeing ine’s stubbornness, Jacob realized there was no chance she would agree to stay in the hospital. He contemted the reality that while he could temporarily hide Matilda’s return, he would eventually have to confront ine with the truth. If he asked for a divorce after she learned Matilda was back, he was certain ine would never consent.
In light of this, he thought it would be best to return home and seize the opportunity to ask her for a divorce tonight. If she agreed quickly, that would be ideal!