Song Qiao seemed slightly transfixed as she looked at the scene inside, hesitating for quite a while without pushing the door open, while laughter and cheerful voices came from inside.
Jian Xia was originally making a phone call to her company saying she would go back soon. When she turned around, she saw Song Qiao standing at the door motionless, which made her frown involuntarily. She quickly walked up behind Song Qiao, and without having the chance to look at the scene inside, she patted Song Qiao’s shoulder and asked, "Song Qiao, what are you doing here? Why aren’t you going in?"
Since Jian Xia did not lower her voice specifically, not only Song Qiao heard her, but so did everyone in the ward.
All eyes suddenly fell on Song Qiao and Jian Xia standing at the door, or more precisely, everyone’s gaze turned towards Song Qiao. Even Lu Jingchen was no exception. However, when Song Qiao and his eyes met, he noticed a chill in the man’s eyes that was almost void of warmth, let alone any sign of pleasant surprise from seeing her.
Initially undecided whether to push the door or let her hand fall, Song Qiao blinked uncontrollably after making eye contact with Lu Jingchen and then withdrew her gaze towards Xu Qian, choosing not to enter but instead said, "Since there’s nothing serious, I’ll head back first. I’ll bring lunch over in the afternoon."
Xu Qian initially felt embarrassed upon seeing Song Qiao, but quickly regained her composure and subconsciously nodded, "Let me have the driver take you back." Orıginal content can be found at 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝙣𝙚𝙩
Song Qiao shook her head directly in refusal and said lightly, "No need, I also have to stop by the supermarket later."
After saying this, she glanced one more time at Lu Jingchen, who was gazing at her indifferently from the bed, then turned and left.
It was only then that Jian Xia noticed the unusual atmosphere in the ward, feeling somewhat unable to contain her irritation, but due to Lu Tianming, Xu Qian, and Lu Jingchen’s status, she remained silent and immediately turned to chase after Song Qiao.
Lu Tianming, sitting on the sofa, looked displeased. After Song Qiao and Jian Xia left, his expression grew even darker, and he snorted displeasedly, "This is the wife you chose; it’s one thing not to have children after a year of marriage, but now that you’re hurt, she just leaves as she pleases. You didn’t listen to me back then, and look what has happened now?"
Upon seeing Song Qiao turn and leave, Lu Jingchen wanted to get up and follow her, but suppressed the urge within himself. Hearing his father’s words, he just turned his head and glanced coldly at the disgruntled Lu Tianming and withdrew his gaze, clearly void of the jovial mood from before, and spoke in an icy tone, "Please leave, I want to rest."
Lu Tianming, infuriated by his son’s words, didn’t utter a word and stood up, heading directly to the door.
Xu Qian, understanding her son’s thoughts better than anyone, sighed silently knowing that Song Qiao’s departure meant he had no intention of entertaining anyone further. She called Murong Rui and followed her husband out.
Murong Rui originally wanted to stay, but upon seeing the man’s face clouded with coldness, she dismissed the idea and advised, "Jingchen, take good rest. Aunty and I will head back first."
Lu Jingchen said nothing, nor acknowledged anyone, his visage notably unpleasant as he sat on the hospital bed, radiating a cold aura.
Murong Rui closed her mouth, truly at a loss for words, and when her eyes fell on Li Man, who was still sitting there, she internally cursed ’stupid woman’ before turning and exiting the ward.
For a moment, the ward was left with only Lu Jingchen lying on the bed and Li Man in her wheelchair by the bed.
The man’s gaze fell on Li Man, his eyebrows furrowing, before he coldly spat out two words, "Leave."
Li Man, still internally delighted by Lu Jingchen’s previous attention, was taken aback by his tone and failed to react for a good while.
Subconsciously, she replied, "I’m fine, I can stay here with you."