The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 2122 Sheryl Watches Charles

Outside the ICU

Melissa and Sheryl approached the doctor on duty to learn about Charles' condition.

"Doctor, is my son out of danger now?" Melissa asked with concern.

The doctor on duty understood the concerns of the patient's family. Besides, her superior had asked her to take special care of the patient in this ward. Hence, she knew that she had to pay particular attention to the patient's family.

"The patient is getting better now. He is expected to be in a coma temporarily. Don't worry, we will inform you immediately if anything goes wrong."

Sheryl felt relieved to hear that.

She expressed her gratitude to the doctor on duty, "Thank you so much, Doctor."

"You're welcome. It's my duty," the doctor replied politely. Then she added, "You only have half an hour to visit the patient in a day. It is from 3 o'clock to 3:30 PM. Entry is allowed only to one person. It's almost time for the visiting time to start. Who wants to go in?" the doctor asked and waited for them to decide.

Melissa and Sheryl looked at each other. Being a mother, Melissa wanted to be the first one to visit her son. But when she saw the anxiousness on Sheryl's face, she changed her mind.

"Sher, go inside and see Charles. I know when he opens his eyes, the first person he would like to see is you," Melissa said convincingly.

Sheryl waved her hand in a hurry and said, "No, Aunt Melissa. You're the most important person to him. You should see him first."

"Why are you still willing to give up the chance, Sher? Charles loves you the most in this world. And this will never change. Besides, I saw Charles when he was out of the operating room yesterday. It's your turn to see him. Maybe he will wake up the moment you see him..." Melissa said, trying to look for some hope for Charles' speedy recovery.

Sheryl agreed and proceeded towards the ICU, where Charles was lying unconscious.

After her whole body had been disinfected, Sheryl was kitted out with a hospital uniform, mask, and gloves, and she stood in front of the ward door.

The doctor on duty swiped the card to open the door of the ICU. Sheryl tiptoed into the room.

As Sheryl entered the dimly lit ward, her vision was rather hazy as she tried to look through the ward from one end to the other. Her eyes fell upon the medical equipment and instruments, which still looked blurry. Only after squinting, could she finally see the condition in the ward clearly.

The room was filled with all kinds of cold equipment, and the only sound that was audible was the faint sound that came from the equipment. After taking a quick glance at all those, her eyes fell upon the hospital bed that was placed at one side of the room.

And there lay the man who meant the world to Sheryl. The only man in her life, whom she loved so much.

Sheryl's vision became blurred again. But this time, it was due to the tears that pooled into her eyes. Her heart started pounding, and her feet felt so heavy that she could hardly lift them.

She closed her eyes once to let the tears flow out of her eyes. Sheryl tried her best to control her emotions. Then she slowly lifted her heavy feet and walked forward.

The closer she approached the bed, the more restless and anxious she became. She opened her eyes wide and fixed her gaze at Charles, who was lying still on the bed. She stretched her eyes wider as if should she have closed her eyes for a blink, Charles would have disappeared from that place.

Slowly, she came closer to the hospital bed. At first, Sheryl didn't dare to look at Charles' face.

Sheryl feared that his face would be severely damaged, and she would not be able to see the face that she had become so familiar with.

Lifting her eyes slowly, she saw Charles' legs. They were rested straight and looked strong. Charles was a strong man, and his legs always added to his gait and personality. Now that they were resting on the bed so motionless, she still couldn't ignore the power of his legs when he lay here.

Slowly, Sheryl's eyes swept from Charles' waist to his face.

With an oxygen mask on his face, he lay there peacefully. His eyes were closed, and his long eyelashes slightly covered his lower eyelids.

Looking at Charles' peaceful face, Sheryl's heart became heavy.

"Charles..." She covered her mouth with her hand at once, swallowing the choking voice that almost came to her mouth.

Charles had such bright eyes that were always full of life. His eyes exuded a deep light all the time that had given hope and confidence to Sheryl for her to take all her challenges head-on. But now his eyes were closed, and he was not willing to open them for her. Sheryl felt a sharp sting in her heart. Suddenly her entire world seemed so dark.

She had never expected that one day Charles would lie still in front of her, and she would not be able to do anything but watch silently.

Charles was such an honorable person in the entire business world of Y City. She had never thought that such a man would meet with such misfortune.

Sheryl raised her left hand and slowly moved forward. She yearned to touch Charles's face. Even if she could just feel his body temperature for once, she would feel contented.

But her heart sank when the plastic gloves on her hand and the glass mask came in between, preventing her from getting a feel of Charles' skin.

She withdrew her hand immediately and ran to the door without looking back at Charles.

She flung open the door and rushed out of the ward. The moment she came out, she found Melissa standing in front of the door. Looking at her condition, Melissa asked immediately, "Sher, what's wrong with you?"

"Auntie, I... I feel sad," Sheryl replied, trying to control her emotions.

Seeing this, Melissa patted Sheryl's shoulder to comfort her. "Oh, Dear, I also feel sorry for Charles. But it's fate. Now that Charles is doomed to suffer the tragic accident, he can't escape it no matter how hard we try. However, if he can survive the disaster, I hope to see that you and Charles being together forever. If that happens, I would consider my most cherished wish granted."

Hearing Melissa's words, Sheryl's heart started to beat faster. Though she couldn't say no to her, she also couldn't agree to what she said, at least not for the time being. Sheryl lowered her head and remained silent.

Seeing Sheryl was a little embarrassed, Melissa changed the topic and asked, "How did you replace Charles?"

"He was still in a coma. I went inside but could do nothing to wake him up. Auntie, I'm sorry. I let you down," Sheryl said in a dejected voice. Sheryl knew that Melissa eagerly wanted Charles to wake up. Yet no miracle happened when Sheryl went inside his ward. Sheryl's deep love for Charles could not bring him back from a coma.

Melissa shook her head and said, "It's not your fault, Sher. Don't blame yourself for that. It's okay. Charles will wake up sooner or later."

"Well, I also believe that he will wake up very soon."

After they left the intensive care unit, they went to check on Shirley, who was scheduled to be released from the hospital on that day. After all the paperwork and by the time they reached the Dream Garden, it was almost noon.

Shirley was very excited to learn that she would live in the Dream Garden. She longed to taste the food cooked by Nancy.

"Mom, are we going to stay with dad every day? By the way, dad hasn't come to pick me up from the hospital today. Has he abandoned Mom and me again?" Shirley asked Sheryl.

Sheryl was afraid that her voice might betray her inner feelings, so she looked away hurriedly.

Melissa immediately explained, "Shirley, your dad is on a business trip. When he is done with his work, I will ask him to call you, okay?"

Shirley nodded her head and replied, "Hum... as long as Dad doesn't leave me, Mom and Clark, I'm relieved. It doesn't matter if he calls me or not."

Melissa was glad that her granddaughter was such a considerate child. She said, "All right. Now let's wash our hands and have dinner, okay?"

"Let's go!" As a child, Shirley forgot all her unhappiness quickly. She hopped ahead to wash her hands with Nancy.

After Shirley left, Melissa walked to Sheryl and said, "Don't worry. Shirley is just a child. Don't take her words to your heart."