"Hand him the phone," Mia said.
Soon, Sage's voice came through, saying, "Mommy."
"Yes, I'm here. Your health will improve soon, and you'll be back in school with your friends."
"Hmph, I don't want to attend kindergarten like them, it's a waste of time."
Hearing Sage's confident tone, Mia couldn't help but feel exasperated. Despite his health challenges, Sage was remarkably intelligent and had already mastered the elementary school curriculum on his own.
It took Mia some time to come to terms with the fact that she had given birth to a child prodigy.
Mia gently persuaded Sage, saying, "But you need to get better, don't you? Do you want to stay confined in this room forever?"
"But I don't want his blood."
Hearing Sage's distressed tone, Mia continued to encourage him, saying, "This is what he owes you, dear. Be a good boy. We'll be back to keep you company soon. Love you."
Although Sage was stubborn, he couldn't help but blush at Mia's loving words, clearly pleased.
Nicholas glanced at him and asked, "What's the first thing you want to do once you're healthy again?"
"Screw that scumbag over!" Sage replied, still harboring resentment from the recent hacking incident involving the Barrett Group.
Meanwhile, at the hospital, Mia returned to the ward to be with Ginger after ending the call.
When Ginger woke up, she was filled with joy. "Mommy, will Sage get better soon?"
"Yes, Ginger, and you played a huge part in helping him recover!"
Mia couldn't resist hugging and kissing Ginger. "Once he donates his bone marrow, I'll take you back to Nord City, and we won't have to come back here again."
Upon hearing Mia's last statement, Ginger hesitated briefly. "Mommy, why did Daddy leave us back then?"
Mia sensed that Ginger still had an affectionate fondness for Timothy.
She paused for a moment, then replied, "From what I've gathered, it might have been because of Luna, but I don't remember the details."
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