Chapter 1791: Hearts United, Yet Divided


    Chapter 1791: Hearts United, Yet Divided


    At 5 a. m., Joyce was released from medical observation and transferred to the top-level VIP ward,


    adjacent to Anderson and Alisha''s rooms.


    Inside the ward, Luther held Anderson, allowing him to rest his head on his shoulder for a while. Luther


    himself closed his eyes, although he wasn''t asleep. So when he heard somemotion from the


    neighboring room, he immediately opened his eyes, knowing it must be Joyce.


    He stood up, intending toy Anderson back on the bed. But as soon as he moved, Anderson woke up.


    After all, having experienced the explosion, Anderson''s mind was on high alert, making it impossible for


    him to sleep peacefully.


    Opening his drowsy eyes, Anderson asked, "Did Mommye?"


    Luther decided to pick Anderson up again and replied, "Hmm, Mommy should have been taken to the


    room next door. Shall we go see her together?"


    "Okay," Anderson nodded vigorously, instantly wide awake.


    Opening the door, Luther saw Darrin standing outside the neighboring room as well. Upon seeing


    Luther, Darrin said, "The boss has passed the critical period and was just transferred to the ward. It


    seems like she hasn''t woken up yet."


    Luther nodded and carried Anderson into the room. The lights inside the room illuminated everything


    with great rity. Joyce was lying on the hospital bed, her beautiful eyes tightly closed.


    She seemed to have lost a lot of blood, her face pale and almost transparent. Her usually vibrant lips


    now had a tinge of blue.


    Luther felt a pang of heartache, and Anderson slipped from Luther''s embrace, running to Joyce''s side


    and tightly holding her hand. As he felt a trace of warmth, he felt a little reassured.


    Luther approached Joyce, gently brushing his hand over her forehead, which was slightly damp from


    sweat. Then, he traced her cheek, following the perfect contour of her nose, all the way down,


    repeatedly caressing her lips. He couldn''t bear to see her suffer so much.


    It had been so long since he could peacefully apany her by her side.


    In reality, it hadn''t been that long, but the agony and anxiety made it feel like centuries. Now, finally


    being able to be with her, reunited with their family, he felt a sense of relief in his heart.


    Her lips were a little cold, so he propped himself up and couldn''t help but lean closer to her.


    Bowing his head, he couldn''t resist pressing his lips against hers, wanting to share his warmth with her.


    He even ignored Anderson, who was also present in the room.


    There was no need to hide anything because as much as he loved her, he felt equally heartbroken at


    this moment.


    He kissed her gently, feeling her lips gradually warming up.


    Coincidentally, Reuben passed by the doorway of the ward. He had intended to go in and see how


    Joyce was doing. However, when he witnessed the scene before him, he stopped in his tracks, feeling


    somewhat awkward.


    After all, it was the first time he had stumbled upon Joyce and Luther being intimate.


    Darrin, seemingly unfazed, didn''t even bother shifting his gaze in that direction.


    Reuben cleared his throat, feeling ufortable, and stepped back, looking at Darrin with extremely


    uneasy eyes. "I''ll go check on Alisha next door."


    In the end, others had found their other halves and their children were happy. For him, it was only


    blessings.


    Even though he felt unsettled in his heart, he still went to Alisha''s room.


    Darrin remained at the door, now that the immediate crisis was temporarily resolved. His nervous heart


    eased slightly as he leaned against the wall, closing his eyes for a moment of rest.


    Inside the ward, Luther continued to brush his lips against Joyce''s, reluctant to leave, as only in this


    way could he truly feel her presence.


    Joyce was awakened by Luther''s kiss.


    She suddenly opened her beautiful eyes, gradually gaining focus, and finally saw the magnified


    handsome face before her-it was him. It was him, the one she had longed for in her heart, finally back


    by her side.


    Luther had his eyes closed, still kissing her, unaware that she had actually woken up. She had been


    gazing at him affectionately all along. It wasn''t until she wrapped her arms around him that he realized


    she was awake!


    He quickly pulled away from her lips.


    Caught in the act, a hint of embarrassment shed across his handsome face. Had he been too


    impatient?


    "You''re awake?" he asked in a hoarse voice.


    "Yeah," Joyce replied softly.


    Luther''s Adam''s apple bobbed up and down. "How long have you been awake?"


    Joyce smiled faintly without answering.


    But it was Anderson who couldn''t contain hisughter and exposed the truth, saying, "Mommy has


    been awake for a long time. She''s been watchingyou."


    Luther was taken aback and gave Anderson a stern look. The kid didn''t even bother to remind him.


    "What about Alisha? How is she?" Joyce was most concerned about Alisha.


    "She''s still asleep. Her chest wound has been treated, so it shouldn''t get infected," Luther replied.


    Joyce nodded and reached out to touch Luther''s handsome profile and sexy jawline. She felt sorry for


    him. "You''ve lost so much weight. You''ve worked hard during this period."


    Luther took a deep breath, moved by her words. "It''s you who has suffered more. It''s my fault for


    making you endure. Especially after what happenedst night, you were right. And don''t me Alisha


    either. She''s still young and doesn''t understand. She''s innocent. We owe her."


    Joyce nodded. "Yeah, I understand from the beginning. I knew you must have had your reasons. I don''t


    me you, especially after what happenedst night. You were right. And don''t me Alisha either.


    She''s still young and doesn''t understand. She''s innocent. We owe her."


    Luther nodded. "Yeah, I was too impatient. I knew I hadn''t gained Alisha''splete trust yet. The


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    timing wasn''t right, but I couldn''t wait any longer, not even a single day. I didn''t have the time..."


    Suddenly, Joyce covered his lips with her hand and shook her head. "Don''t say it. It won''t happen. I will


    never let that happen."


    She smiled mischievously. "You''re the one who provoked me. You can''t expect to get away from me in


    this lifetime. I won''t let you have your way."


    Luther''s lips trembled slightly, and he held her hand, repeatedly kissing her palm.


    Such a good wife, what more could he ask for?


    Anderson, too, held Joyce''s other hand. Such a good mommy, she was his lifelong fortune.


    Joyce looked at Anderson tenderly and asked, "How did Anderson end up here? Did you bring him?


    Why didn''t you let him rest properly and worry about me instead?"


    Luther was momentarily stunned, contemting whether to tell Joyce the truthter, so as not to


    overwhelm her right after waking up. After all, Vicki''s life was still uncertain.


    Anderson chimed in, "Of course, I had toe. I couldn''t wait to see Mommy and my little sister. None


    of you can leave me behind."


    Joyce smiled softly. "Okay, we''re finally reunited as a family."


    As she spoke, a sudden unease struck her. Yes, they were physically together, but their hearts were


    not united. How could she forget the resentment in Alisha''s eyes when she stabbed herst night? The


    hatred was real, bone-deep! What should she do to make Alisha recognize her?


    Just then, Darrin appeared at the door and knocked on the side. "Boss, Mr. Warner, Alisha has


    awakened."


    Luther and Joyce exchanged a nce upon hearing the news.


    Alisha had woken up. How was her current state of mind?