Married by Accident, Taming the Billionaire novel Chapter 282

Chapter 282 The Concealed Truth

"I know a method-stimulating acupuncture points of comatose patients can help them wake up faster."

During her training at Dark Moon, Cecelia had learned some unconventional medical techniques, including venomous practices. While not a complete expert, she believed that unconventional problems could require unconventional solutions.

After all, could she just watch her daughter remain in a coma and become a vegetable?

Aurora had full faith in Cecelia. "Why not give it a try?"

"I need to consult Shepard first. Wait here for me!"

"Alright."

Cecelia went to find Shepard and discussed Cynthia's current condition. "Shepard, I just visited Cynth It's been three days, and she still hasn't shown any signs of waking up."

"I know."

After a moment of consideration, Shepard told her the truth, "Cecelia, in fact, I haven't told anyone, including all of you, that there's a high possibility that Cynthia might not wake up. When I said we'd have to wait at least a week, it was more of a consolation. I was afraid that if I told the truth, the Nelsons wouldn't be able to accept it."

"She might not wake up?"

Cecelia was astonished. Shepard had actually concealed something.

"Her head injury is severe. She lost a lot of blood, suffered shock in between, and lost vital signs. We managed to pull her back from the brink of death through our combined efforts. However, in most cases like hers, the patient might eventually become a permanent vegetable."

As Shepard spoke, his eyes turned red. After finishing, he covered his eyes with his hand, overcome with grief.

"That's how it is!"

Cecelia finally understood what had happened during the surgery. It wasn't as smooth as they had thought; it was Shepard and the emergency medical team's heroic efforts that saved Cynthia.

As the thought of Cynthia potentially becoming a permanent vegetable crossed Cecelia's mind, her mood grew heavy. She was about to speak when she heard the sorrowful voice of Shepard.

"Cecelia, looking back, I realize I've been so cruel."

"What happened, Shepard?"

"I knew Cynthia liked me and pursued me relentlessly, but I heartlessly rejected her. Every time she came up with an excuse to see me, I treated her coldly, repeatedly pushing her away, and hurting her kind intentions each time.

"I thought I was doing the right thing, and I was convinced that we were not meant to be together. But why does my heart ache when I see her hurt?

"The moment I saw her heart rate flatline on the monitor, my heart felt like it was being torn apart. How did this happen? I thought I liked you, but why..."

Shepard couldn't continue, overwhelmed by sorrow. Cecelia patted his shoulder gently. "Shepard, deep down, you've actually liked Cynth for a long time. Maybe you just didn't realize it yourself.

"And, when you possess something, you often don't appreciate it as much; it becomes commonplace. It's only when you lose it that you feel regret.

"Experiencing this might be a good thing. It allows you to understand your feelings better, to know who is the most important person to you. You should cherish that and when Cynth wakes up, you'll have a chance to make amends."

Cecelia's words were insightful, unraveling the fog that had clouded Shepard's heart.

It enabled him to see his heart clearly!

He thought he still liked Cecelia, but after encountering Cynthia, he had unconsciously been influenced by the girl. Cynthia had gradually touched his heart without him even realizing it.

He had truly fallen for Cynthia!

But he had realized it too late!

"I also wish for a chance, but I don't know when she'll wake up."