Landon raced to the hospital in his sports car, the engine''s roar piercing through the air like lightning.


    He burst out of the vehicle and sprinted toward the VIP ward. Jasper, Alyssa, Jonah, and Julien waited


    outside.


    "How''s Lauren?" Landon asked, breathless and sweaty.


    "Grandpa Newton and Javier are with her inside," Alyssa replied, her joy tempered by worry. "But she


    still needs time to recover from her internal injuries. Her body is weak, and there''s a risk of rpse."


    Julien added, "She protected her head during the assault. However, her prolonged submersion led to a


    lung infection. She also had severe cerebral hypoxia, which caused her to be in aa."


    Frowning, Julien continued, "Tomorrow, I''ll conduct a detailed brain examination to assess any potential


    cranial nerve damage and n her treatment ordingly."


    Jonah observed Julien''s fatigued appearance, expressing his gratitude with a loving touch. "Thank you


    for your hard work these past few days."


    "It''s nothing when I have you by my side."


    Julien then tugged at the corner of Jonah''s suit and leaned so closely near thetter''s ear that Jonah


    could feel the warmth of his breath. Julien whispered, "Though... if you do think that I''ve worked hard,


    reward me when we get back."


    Jonah''s gaze intensified, though he maintained aposed demeanor. Julien''s touch ignited warmth


    within him, despite his apparent stoicism.


    Observing Jonah''s reaction, Julien couldn''t help but find his partner''s modesty endearing. It was one of


    the many qualities he cherished in him.


    "I." Landon''s voice faltered, his lips dry with regret before he fell silent.


    Jasper could tell what he was thinking. He said reassuringly, "You can go in to see Lauren after


    Grandpa and Dade out. I believe you''re the one she most longs to see."


    Landon''s heart clenched with pain, his breathsing heavier.


    "Doctor! Where''s the doctor?" Javier''s urgent voice interrupted, bursting through the doors, his cheeks


    flushed with anxiety. "Why isn''t my daughter speaking? What happened?"


    As a doctor, Julien reacted quickly. He rushed into the ward immediately.


    Jasper and Alyssa followed closely behind. Landon''s chest tightened. He was about to enter when the


    door closed in front of him.


    There was a twitch in his eye. He pressed his palms on the door. His head hung low as his heart


    pounded. He dared not enter.


    Landon was deeply worried about Lauren. He was eager to see her. However, his ankles felt as if they


    had been chained down; he wasn''t able to take even another step forward.


    Then, a warm hand rested on his shoulder, and Landon turned to see Jonah, tears welling in his eyes.


    "Don''t be afraid, and don''t doubt yourself. You are the right person for Lauren. No one can rece


    you," Jonah reassured him.


    "Jonah..." Landon struggled to speak, overwhelmed with emotion.


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    "No one can define your rtionship. It''s up to both of you," Jonah affirmed with a warm smile. "Go in


    and see her. I believe she''s been waiting for you, even while unconscious."