Chapter 1540


    Upon learning of N’s illness from Alexander, Lena rushed to the hospital in great distress. She


    repeatedly called Elijah along the way, wanting to ask him why he hadn’t informed her about N’s


    condition and why he had kept it a secret. Additionally, she wanted to know what illness N was


    suffering from.


    However, Elijah did not answer her calls, and Lena’s attempt to reach Kasey yielded the same result.


    Just as she was about to dial Elijah’s number again, Chris gently took her hand.


    “Don’t make any more calls,” Chris said softly. “Their daughter is sick, and they must be going through


    a tough time. Besides, it’s not good news to spread around.”


    “But…”


    Chris hesitated before continuing. “Lena… Actually… you’re just an outsider to them. Even though N


    sometimes treats you as her aunt, you’re still considered an outsider.”


    Lena’s eyes dimmed.


    Indeed, he was right. What was her ce in Elijah’s life? At best, she was an employee, a former


    colleague, and a current partner in running the school. For matters concerning her boss’ family, it would


    be best for her not to pry into things that weren’t her business.


    Upon arriving at the hospital, Lena hesitated but decided to visit N. Following the nurse’s directions,


    she made her way to the hospital room.


    N was lying alone on therge bed, her small hand covered in bandages.


    The nurse exined that N’s veins were delicate, resulting in numerous bruises from frequent


    injections.


    Lena’s heart ached, and she asked, “What’s wrong with her?”


    “It’s leukemia,” the nurse replied in a hushed tone. “It’s really unfortunate. She’s such a young and


    adorable girl…”


    A deafening sound seemed to erupt in Lena’s chest.


    “Then…” She couldn’t bring herself to ask the question, “How much time does she have?”


    The nurse looked sympathetic. “Ms. Chriss is fortunate that we discovered the illness early. It’s in its


    initial stages, so there’s hope for recovery as long as a suitable bone marrow donor is found.”


    Chris frowned. “So, Elijah and Kasey have been searching for a donor all this time?”


    The nurse nodded.


    Chris squeezed Lena’s hand, and they gently pushed the door open. When N heard the movement,


    she abruptly turned her head, startled like a rabbit.


    Lena’s heart ached, and she wanted to embrace N, but the girl was acting strangely today.


    “Ah!” N initially screamed in shock, then clutched her head with both hands. She curled up even on


    the bed, trembling.


    “N?” Lena was utterly bewildered. “What’s wrong?”


    “Don’te any closer!” N was highly agitated. “I hate you! I hate you!”


    “N, it’s me…”


    “I hate my aunt!”


    Lena was stunned, and her mind went nk.


    Doctors and nurses rushed into the room upon hearing themotion, and they had to calm N


    down before asking Chris and Lena to step out of the room.


    Sensing that something was amiss, Chris grabbed a doctor and asked, “Did someone visit N just


    now?”


    “Mr. and Mrs. Chriss visit every day.”


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    “Did they just leave?”