Chapter 435


    Chapter 435 Unyielding


    Luna was just a child.


    Having been surrounded by familiar faces from a young age, it was evident how frightened Luna was in


    this unfamiliar environment.


    Cedric pinched the bridge of his throbbing forehead, feeling an overwhelming headacheing


    1. on.


    The doctor entered with a grave expression, “Mr. Johnson, you need toe with me.”


    It was Ka’s attending physician.


    Cedric’s heart skipped a beat. He rose, casting a fleeting nce at the tiny figure on the bed before


    turning away.


    Passing by Kyle at the doorway, Cedric uttered, “Make sure she eats.”


    “Understood “Kyle nodded, his eyes deepening with concern


    Watching Cedric’s swift departure, Kyle stepped into the room, observing the incessantly crying


    child on the bed and the untouched bowl of soup beside her.


    “Luna,” Kyle said gently, taking a seat beside the bed. His eyes were filled withpassion as he


    murmured, “Shall we eat something first?”


    But Luna continued to cry


    “Is it because you don’t like it?”


    “I miss Grandma! I miss Mommy,” Luna said with a mournful tone.


    These were the most frequent words she had uttered over the past few days. The longing for her


    mother and grandmother was evident.


    “Let’s eat first, alright? Once you’ve eaten, I’ll take you to see your mom.


    “I don’t want to! I don’t want to!” Luna protested


    It was clear that this tactic wasn’t working.


    Without seeing Natalie and Heather, Luna refused even to eat.


    Outside, the entire Simeria was in turmoil, especially with the Jarvis family creating chaos.


    Kyle could only imagine the impending chaos that would ensue if this continued on


    Warry clouded his eyes.


    Meanwhile, Cedric met with the professor


    The professor nced at the medical records and regretfully said, “We can’t postpone the surgery any


    longer.”


    Cedric felt a weight in his chest, almost suffocating upon hearing those words


    The severity of the illness had caught him off guard.


    It was ruthless, and Cedric was not just worried about Kal


    but also…


    “Is there any other way?” Cedric asked with urgency, considering Luna’s non–cooperative state.


    She refused to eat, and under such conditions, the surgery might pose risks to her well–being.


    Regrettably, the professor shook his head


    Cedric closed his eyes momentarily, gathering his thoughts. When he reopened them, his


    determination was evident.


    As Cedric walked away from the professor, he nced through the ss of the intensive care unit,


    seeing the fragile figure lying inside.


    In just a short span, she had lost so much weight, herplexion paler than ever.


    She…!


    Images of Ka’s cautious gaze whenever she looked at him shed in Cedric’s mind, along with the


    despair that followed every time Natalie hurt her.


    It seemed as though she hadn’t experienced happiness in her life. Now, afflicted with such a disease, it


    felt like she could depart at any moment


    Cedric didn’t know how he made his way back to Luna’s hospital room.


    Kyle stood gravely by the doorway.


    Cedric asked, “How is she?”


    “She still refuses to eat,” Kyle replied.


    Cedric remained silent, processing the information.


    She still refused to eat?!


    It was clear Luna was being stubborn. With her diminishing strength, she wouldn’t have the


    energy to protest for much longer.


    Your Excellency, perhaps it’s best to send her back,” Kyle suggested after a moment’s


    contemtion.


    But Cedric shot him a chilling re.


    Send Luna back? That would undoubtedly mean Ka’s demise.


    Cedric understood better than anyone. If Natalie took Luna away, there would be no possibility of


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    surgery.


    Kyle pressed, “But with the state she’s in, she won’t be able to do the surgery. It’s pitiful to keep. her


    here like this. She’s your daughter. Don’t you think you’re being cruel?”


    Was Kyle referring to Luna’s pitiful state or the fact that she had him as a father?


    Cedric’s already cold gaze darkened further, focusing intensely on Kyle.


    Indeed, Kyle spoke the truth.


    What would happen if Luna remained? She would continue to deteriorate without meeting the


    conditions for surgery.


    Cedric closed his eyes. The emotions swirling within were inscrutable. After what felt like an eternity, he


    reopened them, gazing upon Luna, who had cried herself to sleep once more.


    The tear stains at the corners of her eyes made her appear even more pitiable, just as Kyle had


    described.


    Visions of Ka’s pallor shed in his mind


    – Cedric


    decided, “Have the doctors administer nutrients to her.”


    Kyle was taken aback.


    Would he not agree to send Luna away?


    But… that was his biological daughter! Even at this point, he would still…?


    Though Ka’s life hung by a thread, Cedric’s decision shocked Kyle to his core.


    Natalie was losing it


    For three consecutive days, she hadn’t slept. Every time she closed her eyes, she envisioned Luna


    lying on the surgical table


    In another life, she was utterly powerless, so how could Luna resist?


    The mere thought made her vision blur, feeling as if she couldn’t breathe.


    Amidst the chilling wind, Irwin swiftly removed his coat, draping it over her shoulders, Before he


    could say anything, his phone buzzed.


    ncing at the caller ID, Irwin moved aside to answer, “Hello.”


    It was unclear what was said on the other end of the line.


    With a deep, prating gaze, he looked at Natalie, who was slowly walking towards the road,


    “You got it?!” He hastily ended the call.


    A loud re erupted from arge truck on the road. Its light shed urgently, yet Natalie’s world.


    was nk.


    She wandered aimlessly. It was as if she felt that Luna was just around the corner.


    Suddenly, therge truck sped towards her!


    With a swift pull, Irwin yanked her back. The momentum caused them both to tumble onto the sidewalk,


    with Natalie’s head resting in hisrge hand.


    A muffled groan escaped, jolting Natalie back to reality.


    “You…


    It was Irwin!


    Gazing at her, he reassured, “You’re okay.”


    Natalie gasped, “You!”


    What was he doing?


    “We found Luna.


    Natalie’s mind reeled. For a moment, she thought she might be hallucinating.


    Stammering, she asked, “What did you say?”


    He found Luna?!


    For the past three days, she had waited for this news every second. So when it finally came, her


    emotions were overwhelming.


    As Irwin stood up, he helped her to her feet, and at that moment, Natalie’s phone buzzed again.


    Frantically answering, she said, “Hello.”


    Im sending you the location,” came Clyde’s weary voice from the other end. Clearly, he had been


    awake these past three days as well.


    Heather had cried and was inconsble for three days, unable to rest until Luna was found. Under


    such circumstances, Clyde had done his utmost to locate the child as fast as he could