"What have you been busy with lately?"
"Reading, painting... Oh, right, I’ve started learning a new piece these past few days. I’ll play it for you when we meet."
She agreed promptly but felt a pang of sadness at the thought of their uncertain next meeting.
"It’s getting late. Mommy, you should rest early. I’ll call you another day."
Although reluctant to hang up, she knew the little guy should be in bed by now, so she immediately responded with a smile.
"Goodnight, handsome boy."
There was a faint sound on the other end of the phone, and then Huangfu Jue’s voice came through.
"I just watched your TV program; you were fantastic!"
Gan Yuan immediately smiled, "Thanks a lot!"
"How have you been feeling these days? Any pregnancy symptoms?"
"Much better, now I eat and sleep like Little Pig."
She tried to keep her tone light; he had children to care for and a lot on his plate. She didn’t want Huangfu Jue to worry about her any further.
"Good, that’s a relief. Don’t stay up too late. Goodnight!"
After hanging up, she deleted the call log before getting up, grabbing her bathrobe, and walking into the bathroom.
The two people she cared about most were safe, and things were progressing positively; naturally, she could sleep without worries. After her bath, she returned to bed and quickly fell into a peaceful sleep.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the world.
In the hospital, Dr. William frowned as he entered, holding a CT scan in his hand.
"Dr. William?" Paul immediately approached, looking inquisitively at him.
Dr. William shook his head slightly, making Paul’s heart sink.
At the desk, Moses was watching Gan Yuan on the computer screen participating live in the TV program, admiring her composed responses and quick wits, a slight smile curled the corners of his lips.
"I knew you could do it!"
Moses continued to watch the screen even as Dr. William sat down across from him, seemingly oblivious to the doctor’s arrival.
Dr. William coughed lightly.
"Five minutes!" said Moses.
Dr. William, left with no choice, waited patiently.
After five minutes, the live broadcast ended, and Moses finally looked away from the screen, turning his face up to Dr. William.
"So, can I leave now?"
"Mr. Moses," Dr. William raised both hands, clasping them together on the table, and began earnestly, "The results of today’s examination are not optimistic. The medication hasn’t had the desired effect. Your heart condition is worse than it was two weeks ago."
"Of course not. I mean, you really should be hospitalized for treatment now."
Moses’s expression remained calm, "Then increase the dosage."
"Mr. Moses!" Dr. William’s face showed frustration, "I know you’re concerned about Gaia, but you can’t keep delaying this. If... if something were to happen to you, wouldn’t Gaia feel guilty after learning the truth?"
"Indeed, sir!" Paul also chimed in with his plea, "Miss Gaia’s situation has completely turned around, and there’s no need for you to handle everything yourself. You can still oversee the big picture from the hospital. I assure you, I will do everything in my power."
Moses lifted his right hand and closed the laptop screen.
"Write a prescription for two weeks. I promise, I’ll come back for another checkup in two