Chapter 53: You’re Feeling Guilty
After the Old Madam woke up, she saw Xia Chenge sitting by the bedside and said weakly, “Xiao Ge, I’m fine. Go to school quickly and let Ayu come to take care of me. Don’t fall behind on your homework.”
Xia Chenge held her hand, “It’s okay, I can keep up with my homework. If you’re not feeling well, I can’t study properly. I’ll only be at ease if I see you myself.”
She paused and then raised the book in her hand, “See, I brought my textbooks to study too.”
“Be good…” the Old Madam persuaded, “Don’t let family matters delay you.”
“I didn’t even have time to tell you yesterday, I got first place in the entire school for this midterm exam! Your granddaughter is not a fool,” Xia Chenge said proudly, “You have to believe me!”
“Silly child,” the Old Madam said, full of relief.
“The doctor said you need to rest, so please rest well. I’ll stay here with you.”
“You child…”
The Old Madam couldn’t bear to send Xia Chenge away after all. She looked at her with tenderness and kindness, her heart full of pride.
After the Old Madam fell asleep, Xia Chenge focused on her studies again.
As noon approached, Xia Chenge received a call from Wei En, “The Young Lady is back and is making a fuss, wanting to see the Old Madam. However, without your order, Little Miss, I didn’t let her in.”
“Very good, continue. No matter how much she makes a scene, ignore it,” Xia Chenge narrowed her eyes, “It’s best to make a bigger scene, then it will be harder to resolve!”
“Yes, Little Miss. Do you need someone to take over for you on your end?” Wei En asked.
“No need,” Xia Chenge refused.
Wei En said some other things about the family before Xia Chenge hung up the phone.
No matter who took care of her, it would put the Old Madam in danger. She wouldn’t take that risk.
She was waiting, waiting for Ling Hanmu to appear.
Only when Ling Hanmu took over would she be at ease!
Perhaps fate heard her thoughts, because at that moment, the hospital room door was knocked.
Xia Chenge went to open the door, and standing outside was none other than Ling Hanmu.
He smiled brightly and raised the bag in his hand, “I brought you something to eat. Why don’t you find a place to eat first, and I’ll watch over her for you?”
Xia Chenge looked at him, and a strange emotion suddenly flickered through her.
“Hurry up, it’s almost mealtime,” Ling Hanmu pulled her out of the hospital room without further ado, then handed her the things. He then entered the room and gently closed the door.
Xia Chenge looked at the closed door in front of her, lost in thought.
She hadn’t said anything, yet it was as if Ling Hanmu understood what she was going to do…
No one had ever understood her thoughts so well!
After coming to her senses, Xia Chenge looked down at the bag in her hand again, and a warm current flowed through her heart.
Xia Chenge did not disappoint Ling Hanmu’s kindness. After eating, she returned to the hospital room, only to find Ling Hanmu patiently chatting with the Old Madam, occasionally making her laugh.
The scene looked very heartwarming.
Xia Chenge gazed at the two of them, her gaze lingering for a long time.
She had always thought Ling Hanmu was pretending to be overbearing and dissolute, but was actually aloof and arrogant… Yet the Ling Hanmu she saw now was clearly a well-behaved and sunny young man!
Recalling their encounters, apart from herself, she had never seen him be pleasant to anyone else; he was always indifferent and aloof.
Which one was the real him?
“Xiao Ge, what are you looking at? Why aren’t you coming in?” Old Madam Xia saw her and smiled, beckoning her over.
Xia Chenge steadied herself and suppressed those thoughts.
Ling Hanmu smiled and looked at her sideways.
“Xiao Ge, is this your classmate? What a good child,” Old Madam Xia praised Ling Hanmu highly.
“Grandma Xia is too kind. Xiao Ge is the good child. She’s now the top student in our school. You must be so proud,” Ling Hanmu flattered Old Madam Xia, making her overjoyed.
Such a smooth talker! Xia Chenge grumbled inwardly.
However, seeing that the Old Madam was in such a good mood, Xia Chenge could only smile.
“Didn’t you have something to attend to at home? I can take care of Grandma Xia for you,” Ling Hanmu changed the subject.
Xia Chenge was surprised again.
“That would be a great trouble for you,” said Old Madam Xia.
“It’s no trouble at all. Xiao Ge also takes good care of me at school, so Grandma Xia, please don’t be polite. Xiao Ge, hurry back, I’ll handle things here,” Ling Hanmu looked at Xia Chenge and urged her.
After bidding them farewell, Xia Chenge hurried home.
Xia Minglan was indeed still making a scene outside the door, clamoring to see the Old Madam, “Xia Chenge, you’ve gone too far! You dared to hide my mother’s accident from me. Today, no matter what, I must see my mother!”
“Get out here! Did you do something to my mother? I heard an ambulance came to the house early this morning. You’d better explain yourself.”
“If you don’t come out, don’t blame me for taking drastic measures. You think you can do whatever you want and abuse my parents just because you kicked me out of the Xia family? I’m telling you, no way! Even if I have to give my life, I will save them.”
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The surrounding neighbors were attracted by Xia Minglan’s shouting and were peeking out their windows to watch the drama.
Xia Chenge closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, they were red, as if she had just been crying, and her expression had become heavy and sad.
She jumped out of the car and spoke from behind Xia Minglan, “What are you doing here? Grandfather and Grandmother were so angry with you, and you still have the nerve to come?”
Xia Minglan was startled by the sound and quickly turned around. Upon seeing Xia Chenge, intense hatred flared in her eyes.
“Xia Chenge, what exactly happened to my mother? An ambulance came to the house early this morning. You’d better explain clearly,” Xia Minglan shouted.
Xia Chenge looked away, “She’s fine, you don’t need to worry about her. If there’s nothing else, don’t come back. A married daughter running back to her maiden home every day, people who don’t know might think your husband abuses you!”
“What nonsense are you spouting?” Xia Minglan was choked with anger.
“Isn’t that true?” Xia Chenge glanced at her, then quickly averted her gaze as their eyes met.
This unusual behavior immediately aroused Xia Minglan’s suspicion. Moreover, she saw Xia Chenge’s red eyes and couldn’t help but get excited: Is the Old Undying really dead?
“I demand to see my parents!” Xia Minglan said with confidence. She could finally vent her anger and ensure that this bitch Xia Chenge would never recover, “Otherwise, I’ll call the police immediately.”
“Xia Minglan, I warned you not to cause trouble at home. You’ve done it repeatedly. If you don’t leave, don’t blame me for being impolite,” Xia Chenge said coldly.
“What are you guilty about? I just want to see my parents, why won’t you let me? Are you afraid to let me see them?” Xia Minglan questioned, then suddenly raised her voice, “Did something happen to my parents?”
“You, what nonsense are you talking about!” Xia Chenge looked nervous, but in reality, her eyes remained calm.
“I want to see them, right now!” Xia Minglan became even more certain that she had the upper hand, otherwise Xia Chenge wouldn’t be so flustered, “Are you going to let me or not?”
