Cutie, Please Marry Me Again (Jenna and Hansen) novel Chapter 278

At the 88th floor of International Kinsey Center, Hansen drank vigorously, one glass after another. He became drunk and slumped on the ground.

Thoughts of Jenna and Rayan flashed through his mind.

He was heartbroken and could only rely on alcohol to numb his emotional pain.

He believed that he would never fall in love again.

He was so drunk that he remained sprawled on the floor for the entire night. As a result, he fell ill the next morning.

His condition was severe, and he was admitted to the hospital. It was the first time he experienced something like this.

He remained unconscious with a high fever and kept mumbling nonsense.

"What happened? How did he fall ill?" Marissa dashed to the hospital upon receiving the news and questioned Jose who was Hansen's assistant.

"Madam Marissa, we have no idea what happened. This morning when the secretary went to find Mr. Richards in his office to sign a document, she found him sprawled out on the ground with lots of empty wine bottles scattered around. The secretary was shocked and attempted to rouse him but to no avail. His face was red and he kept muttering nonsense. Frightened, she called me. I dashed over and found him in this state. It was apparent that he was drunk. The weather has been very cold recently and he did not turn on the heater. Most likely he has caught a cold from lying on the ground," Jose explained tentatively.

Marissa's expression darkened upon hearing what he said. "Slept on the ground in this cold weather? Anyone would have fallen ill. Was there a social gathering last night? Why didn't anyone take care of him and allowed him to become drunk? What have you guys been doing as an assistant and secretary?"

Anger welled up in her chest and she studied Jose with unforgiving judgement.

Jose could not rebuke her words. To be honest, nobody saw Hansen the day before. Besides, Hansen detested people following him around. However, Marissa was flustered and it was not a good time to refute her.

"Director Brooks, how is my son's condition? Is it serious?" Marissa caught a glimpse of Director Brooks walking out of the ward and dashed over, asking anxiously. New Year Eve was just around the corner. How could Hansen fall ill at a time like this?

"Madam Marissa, Mr. Richards has fallen ill due to drinking and he caught a cold. We are about to infuse him with some medications to relieve his fever. He should recover soon since he is young but he still needs to stay in the hospital for another day so that we can monitor his condition," Director Brooks smiled and said respectfully.

"Thank you, hurry up then and proceed with the infusion." Marissa was on pins and needles. Hansen was her only son. How could she not be worried?

Two hours after the infusion, Hansen's fever resolved and he fell into a slumber. Marissa heaved a sigh of relief.

"Jenna, Jenna, don't go..."

"Child, my child..."

Marissa was checking on him when she heard him let out a cry. Her heart sank. He had indeed fallen ill due to the sorrow after Jenna left. Why was he so stubborn? Seeing that he was severely ill, she closed her eyes and sighed.

"Hansen, why are you so stubborn? It's just a woman, why are you so infatuated with her?" Marissa muttered to herself. She helped him to change his clothes. To her dismay, his clothes were soaked wet. No wonder he fell ill. She couldn't help but tremble as tears coursed down her cheeks.

"My foolish son." She wiped her tears and choked silently, "Once you recover, you must forget about her and start anew. Do listen to my advice."

She sniffed quietly as tears trickled down her cheeks.

"Mom, Hansen is ill, isn't he?" An anxious voice rang and Aria emerged together with Minnie. She saw Hansen lying on the bed and burst into tears as she drew closer.

Marissa's heart ached further upon hearing Aria's sobs. She helped her up and advised her, "Aria, why are you here? You should go back and rest. You are pregnant. Don't worry, I'll take care of Hansen."

"No, Mom, I want to stay by his side. I don't want to go back to my ward. I'll be fine." Aria wiped away her tears and refused to leave. She proceeded to help Hansen change into the patient gown before sitting down by his bed and holding his hand. "Mom, let me take care of Hansen. I will not be at ease unless he recovers. I must stay by his side." There was determination in her eyes.

"You are so kind, I truly appreciate it." Marissa was glad to see that Aria was concerned about Hansen and felt apologetic because he had not treated her well. Maybe, Hansen would turn over a new leaf and change his perception of Aria after this incident. Letting Aria stay might improve their relationship. Hence, she agreed.

"You are about to get married. You can take care of him but you are pregnant and you should rest more. What about this? I'll arrange for the hospital to put another bed in this ward and you can lie on it while you talk to Hansen. Let Minnie do the heavy work." Marissa was worried that anything would happen to the baby and therefore, she made some arrangements.

Aria held Hansen's hand tightly as she glanced at his haggard face. There were deep shadows under his eyes. Jealousy stirred within her. He truly cared about that b*tch. She didn't expect him to be head over heels for her.

She was always by his side, aiding him as his business grew. She loved him wholeheartedly but he had never loved her, not even once. She was indeed indignant about this.

"Jenna, Jenna." Suddenly, Hansen turned around and held her hand. He shouted, "Jenna, don't leave me, please don't leave me!"