Lily coughs lightly to hide her uneasiness and changes the topic, "Adair will be back soon. I promised
him we would pick him up at the airport."
This morning, Ryan texted her that they would arrive in J City the night after tomorrow.
Rex thinks of his son and his expression softens a little. "Alright. I made a promise to pick him up long
ago. I can finally fulfill it."
Lily remembers the way Adair asked for his dad, and unknowingly smiles. "True. If you don't do that, he
will resent you for it."
"When the time comes, I will repay him with snacks, like ice-cream, or take him to amusement parks.
Whatever he wants."
As they speak, the elevator arrives. Bree is feeding water to Harry as they carry the food into the ward.
Bree is a little surprised to see them. "Isn't the cafeteria crowded? How come you are back so soon?"
Rex places the tonic soup on the table. As soon as he unscrews the lid of the thermos, a pungent
fragrance pervades the ward. It doesn't smell like the seasoning, but the ingredients themselves.
"You need to eat something nutritive to recover faster. The cafeteria food can't provide you with enough
nutrition. I ordered some tonic soup," Rex says calmly as he hands a bowl of soup to Bree.
"You didn't need to do this. Hospital food is fine." Bree takes it and feels touched.
Rex seems to be so unapproachable. She had no idea he could be so thoughtful.
Harry recovers well. There is no need to insert him the esophagus, so he doesn't suffer much. Bree
blows every spoonful to cool it down a bit. Lily wipes his mouth from time to time to prevent the soup
from flowing onto his neck.
"Mom, rest after dinner. Rex and I will stay here and watch him." After Harry has dinner, Lily offers to
help, afraid that Bree will tire herself out since she is no longer young.
"You don't have to worry about me. There's a bed for me. Besides, a caretaker will come. I will be fine."
Bree quickly waves her hand.
"But...."
Bree interrupts her, "No buts. I will worry more if I am not here with him. You are exhausted. Take a little
nap in the room next door. I will shout if anything happens."
Lily wants to argue, but Rex grabs her hand and says first, "Bree, just ring the bell. We will be next
door."
"Perfect."
After they have a simple meal, the nurse cleans it up. Rex sees that Bree has something to say to Lily,
so he excuses himself.
The family of three remain in the ward. Bree looks at Harry who is awake lying in bed and sighs softly,
"Harry, sleep if you feel like it."
Harry rolls his eyes, wanting to say something. Bree leans over and says, "What is it?"
"Rex, Rex paid for this meal?" Harry stammers.
Bree nods and replies, "Yes. He thought the cafeteria food wasn't nutritious. He wanted you to eat
better."
Then she mutters to herself, "I don't know when he ordered it. How considerate of him!"
"Mom, he just wanted to help." Fearing that this favor might burden Bree, Lily quickly comforts her.
"Actually, he has been helping us out a lot. During the five years when you were missing, he kept
sending things to your father and me. However, your father and I vented our anger on him because we
didn't know if you were alive. He didn't blame us for that. Now, I can see our mistakes."
"Mom," Lily frowns and interrupts her. She doesn't want to hear her mother say that. "Rex has never
complained to me about you guys. He never took it to heart."
Bree nods and says, "I see. It doesn't matter now. All that matters is you two being happy."
"Dad, you don't have to worry about anything right now. Cooperate with the doctor. You just need to
work on your recovery. Leave the rest to us." Lily is slightly moved. "My wedding is waiting for you."
Harry freezes for a moment, shifts his gaze to Lily, and nods with difficulty. "Alright...."
...
In the blink of an eye, two days pass. Lily is practically in the hospital every day. The ward has become
her second home. Fortunately, Harry is in a stable condition and recovers well. He no longer needs an
oxygen mask, and can talk normally.
Adair will be back today. Lily and Rex specially go home to change into clean clothes and rush to the
airport together.
It is already 8:30 p.m. when their car is parked at the airport exit. Adair's flight landed at 8:20 p.m. He is
probably waking out with the luggage.
They are waiting in the car, but within ten minutes, Rex suddenly opens the door and gets off. He
stands beside the car and keeps looking beyond the airport gate. Judging from his back, Lily can tell
that he is anxious.
She knows he can't wait to see his son, so she also steps out of the car and stands beside him. "Don't
worry. He will be here in a moment."
As soon as she finishes speaking, a tall figure and a short one appear. The man is wearing a black
coat, and his stiff hair has grown a bit longer, which falls in front of his eyebrows.
He is holding a little fellow's hand. The boy is wearing a black sweater. They walk over from afar and
look exceptionally eye-catching.
Adair walks out of the sensor door and looks around. The moment he sees Rex, he stops and widens
his eyes. A few seconds later, he runs towards Rex like a crazy person.
"Dad!"
His crisp voice sounds and is carried to his father by the wind. Rex bends down to catch him and says,
"Slow down. Be careful not to fall."
"Dad, you're back!" Adair looks up at Rex with starry eyes, grinning from ear to ear. Almost all his teeth
can be seen.
"Yes, Daddy came back to pick you up." Rex strokes Adair's furry little head affectionately. "You are
taller."
Adair smiles happily, gripping Rex's big palm. "I want to grow as tall as you!"
"You will," Rex says laughing. Then he glances at Ryan and stands up to look at him. Ryan helped him
while he was sick, so Rex acts less hostile toward him. "Long time no see."
"Nice to meet you, too," Ryan replies and says nothing else. He turns to look at Lily, who is standing
beside him. It has been just a few days, but her complexion is rosier. Maybe it is because Rex has
returned.
Ryan's eyes flash as he thinks of that. "Child, I have brought you back safely."
His voice sounds hoarse. Lily notices it and grows worried. "Did you catch a cold?"
Ryan is touched to hear that, but he still manages to remain calm. "It's the difference in temperature.
It's nothing to worry about."
"Mr. Ryan, the car is ready by the side," the assistant reminds him after noticing the tension among
them.
One has to be perceptive to work for people like Ryan.
Ryan nods. He looks at the family of three and feels uncomfortable realizing they love each other
deeply. He pretends to be cool and says, "I'm leaving. Call me if you want."
With that, Ryan turns around before hearing any replies. However, Rex calls out to him, "Please come
for dinner when you have the time."
Ryan doesn't stop as he waves his long arm, saying, "I will."
returned.
Ryan's eyes flash as he thinks of that. "Child, | have brought you back safely."
His voice sounds hoarse. Lily notices it and grows worried. "Did you catch a cold?"
Ryan is touched to hear that, but he still manages to remain calm. "It's the difference in temperature.
It's nothing to worry about."
"Mr. Ryan, the car is ready by the side," the assistant reminds him after noticing the tension among
them.
One has to be perceptive to work for people like Ryan.
Ryan nods. He looks at the family of three and feels uncomfortable realizing they love each other
deeply. He pretends to be cool and says, "I'm leaving. Call me if you want."
With that, Ryan turns around before hearing any replies. However, Rex calls out to him, "Please come
for dinner when you have the time."
Ryan doesn't stop as he waves his long arm, saying, "I will."
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