After returning home with the child, her ex-husband knelt down and gently coaxed her.

The ward door was tightly closed, and the patient's condition could only be observed through a small viewing window on the door.

An Ning stood at this doorway, looking through a small pane of glass at Li Chunfang, whose body was covered in tubes.

She pressed herself against the door, watching Li Chunfang lying there, with only the data on the ventilator next to her indicating that she was still alive and had a trace of vital signs.

Lu Xiyan made a phone call and saw that slender figure standing tightly at the entrance of the ICU from a distance, just like a child in kindergarten standing on tiptoe at the door waiting for his parents to pick him up.

He walked over quietly, put his arm around her shoulder, and kissed her forehead.

"This is the best news. She'll get better." He gazed at her trembling long eyelashes. "I've contacted a medical team overseas. They'll come as soon as possible. Auntie will wake up."

An Ning withdrew her gaze from inside the door and landed on Lu Xiyan's handsome profile. With red eyes, she raised the corners of her lips and nodded.

The doctor said that Li Chunfang's injuries were too severe and she was still in critical condition. She was transferred to the intensive care unit. If her vital signs can stabilize after 48 hours, she will be considered to have survived.

Nevertheless, she suffered a brain injury and there is a high probability that she will spend the rest of her life lying in bed and will never wake up again.

Anning has no other desires now, she only hopes that she can survive.

Even if the worst outcome is that she never wakes up again, Anning can accept it.

As long as Li Chunfang is alive, she still has her mother.

"Have something to eat." Lu Xiyan took her hand; her fingertips were slightly cool and trembling.

Staring into her beautiful eyes, he spoke gently, "If you don't eat, you'll have low blood sugar and might faint. What if Auntie wakes up and can't see you?"

An Ning was very grateful to him; Lu Xiyan was there for her during this helpless time.

He resolved everything and took on all her confusion.

"...Okay." An Ning nodded obediently, her voice hoarse.

Lu Xiyan led her to the lounge, but just as they reached the door, An Ning's phone rang.

It was an unfamiliar number.

Anning answered, "Feed?"

The person on the phone said something, and the next second, An Ning's eyes widened suddenly. The phone slipped from her hand and fell to the ground with a "bang".

It felt as if all the blood had been drained from my body, and I was shivering with cold.

Before Lu Xiyan could ask her anything, a piercing alarm sounded from the ward behind him.

"Beep—beep—"

Sharp and harsh.

An Ning instinctively turned her head to look, and her heart stopped.

The warning sound of life passing by announces that a life is about to end.

Suddenly, the hurried footsteps of doctors and nurses echoed in the ward.

Troubled.

The person in my arms suddenly collapsed.

"peaceful!"

Lu Xiyan caught her body, which was as light as a feather. The person in his arms had a pale face and was breathing so lightly that it was almost inaudible.

......

At night, warm lights illuminated the garden of Cheng Mansion, and white swings swayed gently under the lights.

Cheng Wanwan sat leisurely on the swing, holding a glass of champagne in her hand, looking very comfortable.

"Wanwan, you're still up so late?"

Han Yun heard from the maid that she was admiring the moon in the garden, so she came to see her.

On the marble round table were Cheng Wanwan's favorite desserts and an opened bottle of champagne. She was sitting on a swing, smiling at Han Yun, "Mom, the night view is so beautiful tonight."

Han Yun walked over and glanced at the dark sky. "There's no moon tonight, what's there to see?"

Cheng Wanwan looked at her with a smile, "Maybe it's because I'm in a good mood, but I think the night view is especially beautiful tonight."

Hearing that she was in a good mood, Han Yun felt a little relieved. She sat down next to her and said tactfully, "Wanwan, there's something... Mom wants to tell you."

"What's up?" Cheng Wanwan took a sip of champagne, a deep smile on her face.

"Your dad and your Grandpa Lu discussed the marriage between our two families." Han Yun looked up at her daughter, a hint of heartache in her eyes. "How about we call off the engagement?"

"Okay," Cheng Wanwan agreed readily.

Han Yun was stunned. She thought Han Yun would cry and make a scene, because Han Yun had never wanted anything since she was a child. All she wanted was to stay by Lu Xiyan's side.

In recent years, she hasn't even glanced at other young men; her heart is entirely focused on Lu Xiyan.

Although Han Yun also felt that Lu Xiyan was the best son-in-law in terms of background, looks and ability, his heart was not with her daughter at all, so she didn't need to force him, making it seem as if the dignified daughter of the Cheng family couldn't get married.

But Cheng Wanwan insisted on it, and she and Cheng Shao had no choice but to obey their daughter, even though Lu Xiyan was divorced.

Unexpectedly, after being so persistent for so long, and even threatening to starve herself to death just a few days ago, she agreed so readily now.

She asked uncertainly, "You really agreed? You're not getting engaged to Lu Xiyan anymore?"

"Do I look like I'm joking?" Cheng Wanwan smiled slightly, raising her champagne glass. "Mom, I really won't get engaged to him."

Han Yun asked happily, "Have you figured it out?"

"What's the point of forcing something that doesn't belong to me? I'll lose it sooner or later anyway." Cheng Wanwan gently swirled the champagne glass in her hand. "It's the same for everyone, for every feeling."

She turned to look at Han Yun, "Right, Mom?"

Han Yun assumed that Wanwan had truly figured things out, and quickly nodded, "Yes, our Wanwan has grown up and has come to her senses."

She stroked Cheng Wanwan's hair with a mixture of relief and affection, "Your father and I only have you as our precious daughter, and we certainly wouldn't want you to suffer. Even if you don't marry Lu Xiyan, we will find you a better match. With your parents around, no matter who the other party is, they won't dare to look down on you."

Cheng Wanwan met her eyes, smiled brightly, and said, "Thank you, Mom."

She lowered her head and took a sip of champagne, the smile on her lips slowly freezing.

My darling daughter? Ha!

They've already done a paternity test, yet they still pretend to be all lovey-dovey about their precious daughter.

If she really wasn't the Cheng family's daughter, would they still treat her so well?

If she weren't a daughter of the Cheng family, she probably wouldn't have had a place in the Cheng family long ago.

If Anning were their daughter, then Anning would be the Cheng family's heiress and could marry Lu Xiyan legitimately. In that case, she would be the clown.

With a sip of champagne, Cheng Wanwan sneered. She wouldn't let that happen; she would destroy them all, making it impossible for them to recognize each other.

"Wanwan, what are you laughing at?" Han Yun asked with a light smile.

"I'm in a great mood." Cheng Wanwan jumped off the swing and handed Han Yun a glass of champagne. "Mom, let's celebrate! Let's celebrate us welcoming this wonderful life!"