Renewal Of Love
Chapter 469 A Desperate Mother

In the afternoon, Anne took Eddy to the hospital.

Bob's father came out to greet them. He let out a weary sigh and shifted his gaze to Eddy.

His heart took a sprint in his chest. Regardless of whether the boy had his son's heart or not, he always reminded him of Bob.

Perhaps he was emotionally connected to Eddy. Seeing him comforted his agitated mind.

"Sir, don't worry. I will behave well." Eddy took the man's hand and smiled sincerely.

Tears welled up in the man's eyes. He swept Eddy into a tight embrace and began to sob uncontrollably. Eddy's petite body was as soft and warm as Bob's.

Bob's father had missed holding his son and sought solace in Eddy's presence.

Anne sighed helplessly. "I have asked the makeup artist to draw a scar on Eddy's chest. Seeing that would convince Bob's mother."

The artist was the best in the industry. Every stroke on Eddy's chest looked like a scar -- no one could tell that it was makeup.

Bob's father sniffed loudly; his eyes shone with gratitude. He clutched Eddy's hand and walked towards the ward.

Anne took a deep breath and followed them.

When they arrived at the room, she stopped outside and let Eddy inside. Her presence might confuse the woman, so she stood by the door and looked inside, in case something happened.

Bob's mother was sitting on the bed. She looked frail; her hair had turned grey. The woman was holding a doll in her arms and looked at it with tender, loving eyes as if it were her child. She was talking to the doll, a morbid smile stretched across her lips. Anne couldn't hear what she was telling but understood that the woman was expressing her love.

Bob's parents gave birth to him at an old age. However, the boy had inherited rare blood disease. His parents had tried their best to save him, but the problems Kim had created only seemed to complicate everything. Unable to cope with the condition, Bob left them. They thought that God would bless them with another child but didn't imagine that he would be cruel enough to take their second child as well. No mother could bear such a devastating loss.

Anne's eyes glinted with pity and concern for the woman.

Holding Eddy's hand, Bob's father trudged towards his wife. "Look who has come to see you," he whispered in her ear.

Bob's mother sat motionless as if she didn't hear a thing.

The man sighed and looked at Eddy. As if understanding his emotion, Eddy stepped closer and held her arm.

The warmth of his fingers seeped into her skin. Bob's mother trembled and lifted her head to look at him. Her eyes widened when she saw Eddy.

The madness in her eyes frightened Anne. She clasped the doorknob, wondering if she should step inside before she hurt her son.

"Bob and I are here to see you. I had a heart transplant; Bob's heart is in my body. See..." Eddy lifted his shirt, revealing his scar.

Since the scar was fake, he only let Bob's mother catch a glimpse of it.

The woman's eyes lit up. She leaned closer and lifted Eddy in her arms. The boy squealed in shock as Bob's mother hugged him and pressed her ear against his chest. Anne, who was about to open the door and barge in, stopped after witnessing the emotional scene. She closed her eyes and heaved a sigh of relief, for her son was in safe hands. Eddy's heart was thumping rhythmically in his chest.

Bob's mother closed her eyes as tears streamed down her cheeks. 'The beating of life inside the boy's chest belongs to my son.

It is the heart of the boy whom I loved and protected with every bone in my body, ' thought she.

The sound of the heartbeat stirred inexplicable emotions in her heart. The image of her son, sitting on the bed, flashed in her mind. He was calling her, flashing his toothy smile.

At that moment, Bob's mother felt that 'mom' was the most beautiful word she had heard. It somehow sounded sweeter coming out of his lips.

'Heart is the most crucial organ in a person's body. This boy's heart belongs to Bob. My son hasn't left me.'

Bob's mother hugged him tighter. Eddy frowned as the woman crushed him with all her might. However, he didn't protest or tried moving away from her.

"My child! My child!"

Bob's mother burst into a fit of sobs. "How are you, honey? Are you safe in heaven? Do you miss me? I miss you, Bob. I think of you every day. Your brother has left me too. The doctor said that he was a boy. I think he left me because he wanted to see you. Did you see your little brother?"

The doctors had revealed the baby's gender right before the miscarriage -- it was a boy. However, the fetus had died before stepping into the world.

Tears welled up in Eddy's eyes. He bit his lip and caressed the woman's hair.

Bob's mother whimpered and began to wail loudly.

Unable to watch his wife suffer, Bob's father slumped down on the chair and began hitching with sobs.

The two didn't have a child for many years. They had tried hard to conceive. Bob had been the greatest gift of their lives. All the problems faded away, and their life seemed complete after he was born. However, they weren't lucky enough to have him longer. But despite the heartbreak and sorrow, the couple believed that they would be blessed with another child. However, the baby had left them like Bob. Their life had turned into a living hell.

Bob's father was heartbroken, but he had to embrace the reality. The dead wouldn't come back to life. They had to accept the truth and move on.

"Bob, I miss you so much. Please don't leave me again. I can't live without you! Please forgive me.

I will quit my job. I won't leave you alone in the hospital. I promise to be with you every day. What do you want to eat, honey? I will cook all your favorite food and buy your favorite toys, but please don't leave me again.

I love you, Bob! Mommy has made a lot of mistakes in the past, but I will correct them. Please give me another chance. I will try to be the best mother in the world."

Anne slowly pushed the door open and heard Bob's mother pleading for another chance to hold on to her son a little longer. Her heart broke at the sight of her vulnerability -- it was too painful to watch. Anne shook her head, blinking her tears away. Just then, Eddy turned to look at her.

He didn't know how to respond. What could he possibly say to a mother mourning the loss of her son? He leaned closer and whispered in her ear, "Mom, I forgive you!"

Bob's parents needed a lot of money to cure his illness. They had used up all their savings and worked hard to meet the hospital expenses, so neither of them had the time to be with their son. Bob hated that his parents weren't there for him, but they could earn money only if they worked day and night. They were busy trying to keep him alive.

However, all their efforts were in vain, for their son had left the world. Bob's mother felt worse -- she was neither there for her son nor protected him from the deadly disease. The boy would have at least been happier if they spent more time with him.

She was only filled with guilt and remorse, but nothing could change the past.

Eddy's words shocked her. She loosened her grip and looked at him with wide eyes. A lone tear escaped her eyes as she studied the boy's face.

"Bob! You are Bob. You are my son! Your heart is in this body. You have only changed your form, but your soul still resides in this heart. Am I right, Bob?" Bob's mother cupped Eddy's cheeks and stared into his eyes.

Bob's father was equally surprised. He didn't think that Eddy would call her his mother. The man turned to look at Anne.

She was watching everything with a faint smile. Unable to control her emotions anymore, she took a deep breath and turned around, revealing her back to them.

Anne wasn't hurt to watch her son call someone else mom. Instead, she felt pride and joy.

Eddy had done the right thing.

The boy bit his lip and glanced at Bob's father, who was looking at him with teary eyes.

He felt a strange connection with Eddy despite knowing the truth. An indescribable feeling arose in his heart.

The little boy was their savior now. Bob's father wanted to sweep him into a tight hug and thank him for what he had done.

Eddy placed his palm on his chest and felt his heart pulsate under his fingertips. The organ throbbing under his chest was made of his blood now, but it would be soon replaced with Bob's.

Bob had given him a second life.

Therefore, Eddy considered Bob's parents as his own.

"You are right, Mom. I am Bob." Eddy hugged Bob's mother as a smile stretched across his lips.

The woman's face broke into an ecstatic grin. She held Eddy tighter and kissed the top of his head, believing that her son had come back to her.

Eddy closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Bob's mother was clinging on to him for dear life. She refused to let go of him. It was getting late; Kevin grew anxious with every passing minute. However, everyone knew that Bob's mother would lose her mind if Eddy left her side.

Bob's father walked out of the ward to see Anne. "Thank you very much, Anne. You have no idea how much this means to us." He smiled gratefully.

"It's no big deal. I just did what I'm supposed to do." Anne shrugged.

Bob's father nodded and glanced at the ward. "I don't think she would let go of Eddy. She will make a fuss if I ask her to leave him."

"That's all right. We will stay here for a few more days. She will get better if Eddy spends some more time with her." Anne smiled, understanding the woman's feelings.

Bob's father couldn't thank her enough. He remained silent as he watched Anne walk to the other side of the corridor.

Eddy had the power to heal Bob's mother. He could give her the hope to start living again.

Anne understood that Eddy couldn't easily get rid of her.

She found a hotel to stay for the night and called Kevin. He had already gone home and was having dinner with Selma and the children. Anne explained what had happened at the hospital. Kevin remained silent for a long time before letting out a weary sigh.

"I hope Bob's mother gets better soon. How long will Eddy stay with her?" Kevin asked flatly. Anne opened her mouth to say something but decided against it.

Bob's mother had calmed down only after seeing Eddy. She knew that her condition would worsen without him. Anne couldn't bring herself to think about what might happen to the poor lady when Eddy left her. Would her life depend on him forever?

Both Kevin and Anne felt guilty for acquiring Bob's heart for their son's transplant, but they couldn't let Eddy pay the price for it. He needed to live his life and couldn't be with Bob's mother at all times. "Well, it's just the beginning. We don't know what will happen in the future. You be patient and hope for the best to happen," Anne comforted him.

Kevin shook his head, for he didn't know what to say. Since things had already come to this point, he could only wait for the woman to recover soon.