Grief, Betrayals, and a Core of Blaze

Chapter 596 A Sign of Hope

Waylon hung up the phone and looked at Natalie. "Natalie, you’ve suffered all these years." "It’s okay. It’s all in the past. Let’s go see my brother." Natalie was now genuinely curious about this older brother. Ruby was naturally anxious as well. He was her biological son, one she hadn't seen in over twenty years. As a mother, she felt terrible. Jonas used his family’s connections to get them inside. When Natalie saw Moses on the hospital bed, hooked up to various instruments and so thin he was almost skin and bones, his similar features still made her nose sting. Ruby, however, collapsed crying at the bedside. "Moses, it’s Mom! I’m here to see you. Open your eyes and look at Mom, okay?" Ruby wanted to hold her son’s hand but didn’t dare, afraid she might bump the instruments and cause him discomfort. Natalie and Moses had never actually met, but perhaps because of their blood connection, seeing him like this made her heart heavy. Setting aside their family ties, Moses' contributions to the country alone earned her respect. Natalie crouched by Moses' bed and spoke softly. "I’m Natalie. I’ve come home. Mom and Dad are very good to me. I’m also married, and my husband is very good to me. I also have twin children. Hayes can’t hurt me or control me anymore." "This is the first time I’ve learned that my own brother is such a respectable person. Dad told me that the children of the Stone family all have backbone, that no matter how much hardship we endure, we will always stand back up, right? The research project you and Aunt worked on has succeeded. You can come home now.""You haven’t met my son and daughter, have you? Let me tell you, my daughter is very well-behaved and adorable. I guarantee you’ll like her. My son is a bit naughtier, but they say nephews resemble their uncles. He might have a lot to talk to you about when he sees you. I want you to get better. Let’s be a complete family, okay?" As Natalie spoke, she started to cry. Baron couldn't stand seeing Natalie upset and quickly handed her a tissue. "Honey, he will definitely get better." Ruby was crying uncontrollably. The one in the most pain was Waylon. He was the one who had personally sent Moses here all those years ago. Seeing his son in this state now, his heart felt like it was being twisted by a knife. "Moses, as long as you wake up, Dad will take you home!" Moses, lying on the bed, showed no reaction. They couldn't stay for too long, as it would affect Moses. After confirming Moses was unresponsive, Waylon had to help Ruby up. Baron also helped Natalie stand. Flynn, though silent, was also in tears. This was his big brother! His big brother, whom he was so proud of! As they turned to walk out, none of them noticed Moses' finger twitch. Just as Waylon was about to open the door, he heard the monitors behind him begin beeping loudly. "Moses!" Ruby whipped around and saw Moses looking like he was in terrible pain.She immediately grabbed Waylon’s sleeve, crying, "Call the doctor! Quick!" Natalie was also worried. Baron immediately led Natalie and Flynn out of the room, and Moses was rushed to the emergency room. The Stone family was fraught with anxiety. Baron said, "Moses hasn't had any reaction before. For this to happen now, it must be a sign of improvement. Relax. He should be fine." Hearing him say this, they all nodded. At this moment, Baron was their pillar of support. Time ticked by, minute by minute. Everyone was silent, a repressive atmosphere hanging in the air. Finally, after more than two hours, the operating room light went out. Moses was wheeled out. Waylon, supporting Ruby, hurried to meet them. "Doctor, how is my son?" "Congratulations. He has a strong desire to wake up, which is an excellent sign. We also ran other physical tests, and his bodily functions are starting to operate normally. Based on the current situation, it’s only a matter of time before he wakes up." "Thank you, thank you, doctor." Ruby was about to bow to the doctor but was stopped. "Mrs. Stone, we should be the ones thanking you. Moses dedicated himself to the country, yet we failed to take good care of him. It was our dereliction of duty. Now that he is recovering, we can also rest a little easier. Please rest assured, we will do everything in our power to treat him."With the doctor having said this, what else could Waylon say? After exchanging many more earnest requests and farewells, the group finally left the department hospital.

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