The Reunion After Seven Years novel Chapter 93

"It's going to be alright, Nicole. Trust me. I will not let anything happen to Jay. I will keep him safe at all costs,"

Kerr promised to Nicole.

He was aware of how important Jay was to Nicole. If anything were to happen to Jay, he knew that Nicole would be devastated.

In fact, she would probably lose the desire to live.

"Where is he? I want to see him right now, I want to accompany him!"

She lifted the quilt and attempted to get out of bed, but her head started to get dizzy before she could even sit up.

"Don't worry, Nicole. I've called the best doctor I could find to take care of him. I assure you that he will be fine."

He stood up and gently pressed Nicole on the bed so she would not attempt to sit up again. He gave her a firm look and hoped that he looked as confident as his words.

In all honesty, Kerr himself wasn't all that sure about Jay's condition. He had just talked to the doctor a while ago but he could not find the courage to tell Nicole anything. He was afraid that it would just worry her more. Her condition was unstable enough as it was. He feared that if he said anything, it might worsen.

"I want to see my son, please!" she pleaded desperately. "I am not a good mother. All of it is my fault. I didn't take good care of him. His life was put at risk because of me. It's all my fault…"

Nicole couldn't stop blaming herself. At that moment, she wished that she could trade places with her son and take all of his pain.

All she could think of was her son's small face. Jay was always much more mature and sensible compared to other children in his age group. It was because of that reason that Nicole had felt that she did not pay enough attention to him as his mother. Sometimes, she would end up unconsciously neglecting his needs.

This accident was an event that Nicole blamed herself for. If she hadn't been so distracted, there wouldn't have been such a terrible car accident. If only she had remembered to fasten the seat belt for Jay, he would have been alright.

"Nicole, listen to me. The doctor hasn't said anything yet. Don't blame yourself for what happened. It was not your fault, Nicole. It was an accident!"

He reached out his hand and tenderly held Nicole's face. She slowly turned her gaze to him so they were face to face. He did his best to comfort her. Seeing Nicole blame herself for what happened tore Kerr's heart in pieces; it was a painful sight for him.

He couldn't even begin to imagine how hard it must have been for Nicole to raise Jay by herself all this time. He knew that Jay was Nicole's whole world and she would do everything for his well-being. There was no mother more caring and responsible than Nicole.

So he didn't want to add to the burden she already felt.

Upon looking into Kerr's eyes, Nicole couldn't help but burst into tears.

"Really? Will Jay really be alright?"

The tears blurred her eyes, so she could not clearly see his face. However, when she heard the steady tone of his voice, she felt a sense of comfort.

No one else had been there for her the way Kerr had. This was the first time a man had cared for her so deeply. With him beside her, she felt as if everything was going to be okay, even if she couldn't completely go of the lingering anxiety she had about Jay's condition.

"He will be fine. Believe me. All you need to do right now is get better as soon as possible so you can go and take care of Jay. Okay?"

He knew that nothing was more important to Nicole than her son. Jay was the only one who could truly cheer Nicole up.

Kerr didn't want her to worry about something that even he wasn't sure about yet.

Even Nicole's recovery could go sideways pretty quickly if they weren't careful.

As she listened to Kerr's gentle and soothing voice, Nicole thought of something to say. However, the door of the ward suddenly opened.

Jared was a little stunned when he saw Kerr and Nicole being a little too cozy with each other. He didn't expect that Nicole would wake up so soon. After much hesitation, he decided to ask Kerr to come out.

"Mr. Gu, there's something I would like to talk to you about... outside."

Jay was not in the best condition at the moment. Jared knew that Kerr didn't want Nicole to worry about it.

It only took Kerr one glance at Jared to know that it was about something serious. Even if they hadn't talked yet, Kerr already guessed what he wanted to talk about. He nodded at Jared then said to Nicole,

"You stay in here and wait for me, okay? I will be back soon. Don't worry about a thing."

Kerr stood up to go out with Jared but he was barely able to take a step before Nicole suddenly grabbed his hand.

"No, don't go out. Did something bad happen to Jay? Don't even attempt to hide anything from me. I am his mother. I have the right to know what's going on with him; whether it's good or bad. Please!" she pleaded to him. "Just tell me! I'm so worried about him!"

She held onto Kerr's hand firmly, as if she would never be able to grab him again once she let him go.

In her heart, she felt that whatever they were going to talk about had something to do with her son. Jared was obviously keeping the truth from her but she wouldn't be able to rest until she found out. She needed to know the truth. Jay was everything to her.

If anything bad happened to Jay, her life would have no more purpose. She wouldn't have a reason to keep on living.

When he saw her resolve at finding out the truth, Kerr knew that there was no point in hiding it anymore. So, he looked at Jared, who was still standing by the door, and gave him a sign to remind him not to say anything that would frighten her too much.

"The doctor said that Jay…"

Jared hesitated, unsure of what were the right words to say. The doctor told him that Jay's condition was critical at this point. Looking at the nervous expression on her face, Jared found himself suddenly lost for words.

Nicole looked at Jared anxiously as if she was waiting for death to come and end her suffering. She seemed to have suddenly forgotten how to breathe.

Before Jared could come up with what to say, Ken rushed into the room.

"How is it going in here?"

When Ken saw the hesitant look on Jared's face and Kerr's confused eyes, he knew immediately that Jared hadn't informed them yet of the doctor's news. He turned his gaze to Nicole.

"Well, what the hell are you waiting for? Nicole, listen to me. Jay is in critical condition and badly needs a blood transfusion. The hospital doesn't have his blood type. You are his mother, so you should be able to give him some of yours. How are you feeling right now?"

Ken was aware that Nicole was also badly hurt, but there was no time to waste. Each second that passed was another chance they missed to save Jay's life. The boy's blood type was a little unique and all of theirs failed to match it. Jay's only hope was his mother, Nicole.

"Okay!"

"No way!"

Nicole and Kerr said simultaneously.

Nicole answered without any hesitation. As long as she could save Jay's life, she would even gladly offer her own life. She was his mother, she was responsible for him no matter what. She would do anything for him.

Besides, this was only a blood transfusion.