Chapter 305


    Roxanne hastily unsped herself from Evelyn''s embrace, eager to follow the doctor and get an


    update on Dominic''s condition.


    "I''m his family," she replied instantly.


    They may not have ended up husband and wife, but from now on Dominic would be her dearest


    brother.


    Despite Dominic being only three months older than her, he was her brother in all the ways that


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    mattered, perhaps even closer than blood.


    With eyes brimming with worry, she trailed after the doctor.


    Evelyn didn’t want to be left behind, so she chimed in, "Roxanne, I''ming too."


    "Evelyn, stay in the room with him." Roxanne turned, her voice tinged with soft urgency. "What if


    Dominic wakes up and no one’s there?"


    Evelyn hesitated, torn between the need for information and the fear of missing Dominic''s potential


    awakening.


    Roxanne gently patted Evelyn’s hand to reassure her, "Trust me, I''ll find out everything from the doctor


    and tell you as soon as I get back. Stay with Dominic for now."


    "Alright," Evelyn conceded, wiping away her tears.


    Once she saw Roxanne follow the doctor out, she hurried back to the hospital room.


    Therey Dominic, hooked up to a myriad of machines with an oxygen mask on his face. His heart and


    brain functions were being monitored. Thankfully, the vital signs on the monitor looked normal.


    But Dominic remained unconscious.


    Evelyn''s sobs came in waves.


    "Dominic, please, you have to be alright. I still want to marry you and have children with you."


    "You always said you loved Ang," she whispered through her tears, "I’ll give you a daughter just as


    adorable as her. Please be fine."


    Meanwhile, Roxanne had reached the doctor''s office.


    The doctor settled behind his desk, his expression grave. "Are you the patient''s wife?"


    "No," Roxanne corrected, "I''m his sister. He isn''t married."


    The doctor''s face grew even more somber. "Then we need to speak to your parents."


    Roxanne felt a wave of panic. "Dominic and I aren''t biological siblings. His parents divorced when he


    was little, and they both started new families. They haven''t been in contact for years. We don''t even


    know where they are now."


    The doctor sighed deeply. The hospital was a ce for healing, but it was also a ce to witness to the


    coldness of human hearts.


    Was Dominic a patient abandoned by his own family even before starting treatment?


    Life could be so cruel.


    "But this situation requires a next of kin," the doctor said, his tone indicating theck of options.


    Roxanne''s hands were mmy with sweat, her tongue seemingly tied in knots from anxiety. "Is it


    serious, Doctor?"


    After a pause that seemed to stretch on forever, the doctor finally responded.


    Roxanne was on edge, fearing the worst. "It''s okay, Doctor. Just tell me the truth. I can make decisions


    for Dominic. I''ll cover all the medical expenses. Just give him a chance to live."


    "It''s not as serious as you think." The doctor gestured toward a chair in front of his desk. "Actually, I


    have some good news. Please, sit down and let''s talk."


    "Good news?" Roxanne exhaled a sigh of relief but remained tense.


    After the doctor exined the situation, the weight that had been crushing her chest finally lifted.


    Back in the hospital room, Roxanne saw Evelyn clutching Dominic''s hand, weeping as though her heart


    would break.


    Evelyn was a public figure, a corporate titan often seen in the media''s re. But now, this savvy


    businesswoman was crying like a child.


    Roxanne''s own eyes misted as she approached Evelyn, cing a reassuring hand on her shoulder.


    "Evelyn, don''t worry. Doctor has brought us good news."


    Evelyn looked up, her eyes swollen and bewildered.


    Roxanne quickly rephrased the doctor''s words. "Dominic had surgery a while ago, but they couldn''t


    remove the whole tumor because it was pressing on vital nerves."


    "With the medication over the years, the tumor has shrunk, and it''s no longer pressing on anything


    critical."


    "So, he can go through surgery again."


    "I''ve decided to bring Dominic''s surgeon to consult with our local experts to ensure the best possible


    oue."


    That meant Dominic could finally be free from the ticking time bomb inside his head that threatened his


    life.


    Indeed, it was the best news.


    As the information sunk in, Evelyn''s tears turned toughter. "Is that true?"


    Roxanne nodded through her own tears, "Yes, it''s true."


    Evelyn''s joy was infectious as she hugged Roxanne tightly. "Roxanne, that also means my dream of


    having children with Dominic mighte true one day."


    As long as Dominic was fine, Evelyn was confident she could win his heart for good.


    "Always talking about having babies, don''t you feel embarrassed?"


    A weak voice interrupted their embrace. Dominic was awake.


    Evelyn, unashamed of her desires, lifted her chin proudly. "I want to have babies with you, Dominic.


    Why should I be shameful about wanting something as wonderful as this?"


    Roxanne chuckled silently to herself. Given Evelyn''s relentless pursuit and indomitable spirit, this


    marriage was a sure bet.


    Reflecting on the past, Roxanne realized she had monopolized three years of Dominic''s life. It was a


    mistake. Or else, Evelyn and Dominic should have been together much earlier.


    But perhaps it depends. Without those years together, Dominic might never have let go of her.


    Now that Dominic had someone by his side, Roxanne could let go of her guilt.


    Fate, after all, blooms in its own time.


    "I''ll go call the doctor over," Roxanne tapped Evelyn on the shoulder, "Evelyn, keep Dominicpany


    for a bit, okay?"


    As Roxanne turned to leave, she allowed herself a secretive little chuckle.


    After informing the doctor, Harrison rang her up.


    "Roxanne, Chloe told me you''re at the hospital. Everything alright?" Harrison sounded worried.


    " I''m fine," Roxanne responded politely, and then added, "But Dominic might be facing surgery soon."


    "What happened to him?"


    In just a few sentences, Harrison was briefed on Dominic''s condition.


    The next day, Harrison dropped by the hospital to see Dominic.


    The tumor in Dominic''s brain had to be removed, or he risked copsing like he did the day before.


    So the doctor had him stayed in the hospital for observation, waiting for the surgery to be scheduled.


    Approaching Dominic''s room, Harrison could faintly hear Evelyn and Dominic talking inside. It sounded


    like Dominic wasn''t too keen on Evelyn hovering over him.


    He knocked on the door and walked in after being granted permission.


    "Harrison, what brings you here?" Evelyn looked up at him.


    "I''d have a word with Dominic. Would you mind heading home first?" he suggested.


    "But." Evelyn hesitated. Harrison frowned, "Just do as you''re told, okay?"


    Reluctantly, Evelyn set down the fruit basket she was holding and left the room.


    Once she was gone, Harrison sat down by the bed. "Has Evelyn been bothering you? If she''s


    disturbing your rest, I''ll tell her to stay away for a while."


    After all, Dominic''s recovery from the surgery was the priority.


    Dominic had never really been fond of Evelyn, but the girl was clingy to a fault. If she disturbed


    Dominic''s rest, it could worsen his condition.


    Once Dominic was fully recovered, there would be plenty of time for Evelyn to pursue him.


    Dominic frowned, "She was indeed pretty noisy. Harrison, good you''re here. I also have something


    important to tell you. Roxanne didn''t want me to speak of it, but I feel I must."