The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 12 Struggle

My consciousness was like being trapped in a diving bell in the deep sea. It was dark all around, with only a faint light coming from the distant sea surface. I tried hard to see something clearly, but I could only see the blurry light and shadows swaying. In my ears, I could hear Zhong Yuxuan calling my name over and over again, with trembling and despair, as if it was echoing on the empty ice field, breaking my heart.

I don't know how long I've been asleep, nor can I sense the passage of time. I only know that whenever I'm about to give up, his voice will be like a life-saving straw, pulling me back from the endless abyss. I want to open my eyes and tell him that I'm fine, and ask him to stop blaming himself and stop worrying about me. However, my eyelids seemed to be pressed down by a huge rock, and I couldn't open them.

"Luo Xue, wake up, please wake up..." His voice was hoarse and tired, with a strong nasal tone, obviously he had cried many times. I felt a pair of cold hands, tightly holding my hands, and the warmth of his palms conveyed his anxiety and uneasiness.

"Yuxuan, don't be like this. You haven't slept for three days and three nights..." Qin Xue's worried voice came to her ears, with a hint of sob.

"I'm not tired. I want to stay with her. I promised her that I would never let her get hurt again..."

Hearing this, my heart felt like it was stabbed by a needle, and it hurt so much that I could hardly breathe. If it wasn't for saving me, he wouldn't have fallen into such a painful situation.

"Yuxuan, I have contacted an internationally renowned medical expert. His research direction is the treatment of vegetative patients. He said he is willing to come and see Luo Xue's condition." There was a glimmer of hope in Qin Xue's voice, like a ray of light in the darkness, illuminating my gloomy world.

"Really? That's great! Thank you, Qin Xue, thank you!" There was finally a hint of excitement in Zhong Yuxuan's voice, and I seemed to feel his joy and hope at the moment.

"However, the expert said that Luo Xue's situation is rather special, and he can't guarantee that it can be cured, and..." Qin Xue's voice suddenly lowered, as if she had something to hide.

"And what? Tell me!" Zhong Yuxuan's voice became anxious again.

"Moreover, he has developed a new treatment plan. It is said that the success rate is very high, but the risks are also extremely high. If the treatment fails, it may cause irreversible damage to Luo Xue's brain..." Qin Xue's voice became lower and lower, as if she was afraid of disturbing something.

The room suddenly became quiet, leaving only Zhong Yuxuan's heavy breathing. I could feel his inner struggle and torment. I knew that he was weighing the pros and cons and making a difficult choice between hope and risk.

Time passed minute by minute, and my heart sank little by little with his silence.

Just when I was about to despair, I finally heard his firm and decisive voice: "No matter what, I will try! Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, I will save her!"

At that moment, I couldn't hold back my tears any longer, and they rolled down my cheeks. I knew that I had made the right bet, that he really hadn't given up on me, that he was still working hard for me, doing his best for me...

What will happen next? Will the new treatment really wake me up? I don't know, but I believe that as long as he is there, I will not be afraid, because I know that he will always be by my side and never give up. I am still immersed in chaos, and the voices in my ears are intermittent, like wind chimes in the wind, swaying into my eardrums. I know that Zhong Yuxuan has been working hard to save me, and even risked trying new treatments. This feeling of being cherished, like the warm sun in winter, dispels the fear and anxiety in my heart bit by bit.

"What did you say? Yuxuan is going to use that dangerous treatment on that woman?" A deep and majestic voice came, with obvious anger and dissatisfaction. I am not unfamiliar with this voice. It is Zhong Yuxuan's father, Zhong Shuhao.

"Dad, Luo Xue's condition is very bad now. We must give it a try. This is her only hope!" There was a hint of pleading and persistence in Zhong Yuxuan's voice.

"Nonsense! That treatment method is too risky. What if..." Zhong Shuhao stopped talking halfway through. He seemed to realize something and his tone softened a bit. "Yuxuan, I know you are worried about her, but you have to stay calm and not act on your emotions. For things like this, you should listen to the doctor's advice."

"Dad, I've made up my mind. I believe in the experts and I believe in Luo Xue." Zhong Yuxuan's tone was firm and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

The room was silent for a moment, and Zhong Shuhao sighed, his tone full of helplessness and compromise: "Okay, since you have made up your mind, I will not stop you. I will do everything I can to provide guarantee for her treatment."

I vaguely felt that Zhong Yuxuan held my hand tighter and the temperature of his palm became higher. I knew that he had successfully convinced his father and my treatment plan was guaranteed.

Just when I thought everything was going well, a chill suddenly enveloped the whole room. A cold voice came from the door, like a messenger from hell, with a creepy threat: "Zhong Yuxuan, do you really think you can save her? I advise you to give up this stupid idea, otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous!"

The air in the room froze instantly, and I felt Zhong Yuxuan's body suddenly stiffen, and the hand holding me loosened unconsciously. The mysterious man appeared again, with deeper malice and threats.

"Who are you? Why are you doing this?" Zhong Yuxuan's voice was low and hoarse, with suppressed anger.

"It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that you'd better do what I say. Otherwise, I will make you regret it!" After the mysterious man said this, he disappeared at the door, leaving behind only a suffocating silence.

I felt that Zhong Yuxuan was caught in a dilemma. On one hand, there was my life, and on the other hand, there were unknown risks and threats. I didn't know what choice he would make, but I could feel his inner struggle and pain. Would he do anything for me again?

Consciousness faded like a tide, leaving only endless darkness and fear. I was like a small animal trapped on an isolated island, helplessly waiting for the dawn. Faintly, I felt Zhong Yuxuan's fingers gently stroking my cheek, with a hint of trembling and pity. His low voice sounded in my ears, as if he was talking to me, and as if he was talking to himself: "Luo Xue, don't be afraid, I will always be with you, let's defeat it together..."

His words were full of determination and strength, like a shot of adrenaline, giving me great courage and hope. I know that for me, he has sacrificed too much, even at the cost of making the whole world his enemy.

I tried hard to open my eyes, to tell him that I was fine and that he should not worry. However, my eyelids felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, and I could not open them. I could only use all my strength to gently hold his hand back, wanting him to feel my presence and my love for him.

"Mr. Zhong, we are ready and can start treatment at any time." A strange voice sounded, with a hint of respect and caution.

"Okay, I'll leave it to you." Zhong Yuxuan's voice was a little tired, but more determined and resolute. I knew he had made his choice. He was going to take a gamble, betting my life and everything he had.

As a slight tingling sensation came, I felt a strange energy flowing through my body. This energy was sometimes gentle, sometimes violent, as if it was repairing my broken body, and sometimes it was destroying my remaining will. My consciousness began to blur, and the world before my eyes began to become distorted and unreal.

"Her vital signs are fluctuating!"

“Blood pressure drops!”

“My heart is beating faster!”

I heard a series of rapid shouts, and my heart began to beat violently, as if it was about to burst out of my chest. I didn't know what was happening, but I could feel that my life was undergoing an unprecedented test.

"Hold on, you must hold on!" Zhong Yuxuan's voice sounded again, with a hint of trembling and anxiety. I know he is worried about me and praying for me.

Time passed by, and every second was like torture. I felt my body getting weaker and weaker, and my consciousness was getting more and more blurred. Just when I was about to give up, a strong force suddenly surged into my body and pulled me back from the brink of death.

"Her vital signs have stabilized!"

"Great!"

I heard a burst of cheers and my heart finally relaxed. I knew that I was safe for the time being, but I was not out of danger yet.

I felt Zhong Yuxuan's hand holding mine tightly. His palm was warm and strong, giving me infinite strength and hope. I knew that as long as he was there, I would not be afraid of anything.

"How long will the operation take?" Zhong Yuxuan's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of fatigue and worry that could not be concealed.

"It will take some time, Mr. Zhong, you should go and have a rest first, we will be here to guard it." A nurse said softly.

"No, I want to stay here with her." Zhong Yuxuan's voice was firm and persistent, without the slightest hesitation.

I know he will stay with me until I wake up.

I felt like I was trapped in a bottomless abyss, my consciousness was floating in chaos, and only the monotonous ticking sound of the machine beside my ear reminded me that I was still alive. I don't know how long it took, but the big hand that was tightly holding me seemed to loosen a little, and I tried hard to open my heavy eyelids, but I was powerless.

"The operation was successful. The patient is not in danger of life for the time being. But when she can wake up depends on her own recovery." The doctor's voice sounded a little tired, but it couldn't hide the hint of relief in his tone.

"Thank you, doctor." Zhong Yuxuan's voice was nasal, and I knew that it was the release after repression.

How I wanted to tell him that I was fine and not to worry, but I felt like I was under a spell and could only let the darkness swallow me.

In the days that followed, I was like a delicate porcelain doll, placed on a soft hospital bed, and everything around me became blurry and distant. I could feel Zhong Yuxuan's company, he would whisper in my ear, telling me his thoughts and worries, and he would also hold my hand and trace my outline over and over again.

"Luo Xue, you must wake up. I promised you that I would take you around the world and give you a grand wedding. You haven't put on the wedding dress I prepared for you, and you haven't personally accepted my proposal..." His voice was choked with a barely perceptible tremor that pierced my heart.

How I wanted to respond to him and tell him that I heard him, but I could only cry silently. Tears slid down my cheeks, taking away all my anxiety and helplessness.

In addition to Zhong Yuxuan, Qin Xue also often came to see me. She would tell me some interesting things, trying to awaken my dormant consciousness.

"Luo Xue, you don't know that Zhong Yuxuan has become a workaholic for you. He handles the company's affairs in an orderly manner and also makes time to take care of you. He is simply a model of a good husband!" Qin Xue's voice was full of ridicule, but it couldn't hide her concern for me.

I know that Zhong Yuxuan has given so much for me. I can't let him worry about me anymore. I have to wake up quickly and return to him.

"By the way, I also found some clues about the mysterious man. He seems to be related to the competitors of the Zhong Group, but who he is is still under investigation." Qin Xue lowered her voice and her expression became solemn.

I know that Zhong Yuxuan has not given up on tracking down the mastermind. He wants to seek justice for me and also wants to protect me from being hurt again.

Just when I thought things were finally turning around, the door of the ward was suddenly pushed open and Zhong Yuxuan rushed in with a pale face. His eyes were full of fear and anxiety. I had never seen him so out of control.

"Qin Xue, hurry up and save my dad!" His voice trembled with a hint of despair.

My heart sank suddenly and an ominous premonition came over me.

When Qin Xue heard what Zhong Yuxuan said, her face changed. She grabbed my hand, as if to give me strength, or as if to draw strength from it. She said hurriedly: "Luo Xue, just wait, we will definitely find the murderer and make him pay the price!" After that, she rushed out with Zhong Yuxuan without looking back.

I was the only one left in the ward. The ticking sounds of various instruments seemed like the whispers of death in my ears, striking my nerves one by one. I tried hard to open my eyes and get up to see what happened, but my body felt as heavy as if it were filled with lead. I could only lie helplessly on the bed, letting fear and worry consume me.

Time passed by, and my heart sank a little bit as time went by. I don't know how long it took, but the door of the ward was finally opened again, and Zhong Yuxuan's tired figure appeared in my sight.

He walked to my bed and gently held my hand. His hand was icy cold, as if it had lost all warmth.

"Luo Xue..." He whispered my name in a low voice, his voice was very hoarse, as if he had gone through a long period of torture.

I wanted to ask him what happened, but my throat seemed to be blocked by something and no sound came out.

He put my hand on his face, feeling my faint body temperature, his eyes were full of pain and struggle.

"I'm sorry, Luo Xue, I broke my promise again..." He closed his eyes, and his long eyelashes cast a shadow in his eye sockets, covering up the emotions in his eyes.

I don’t know what happened, but from his tone, I felt an unprecedented despair and powerlessness.

"I promised you that I would protect you and prevent you from getting hurt again, but I..." He choked and couldn't say any more.

My heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and the pain spread to every part of my body. I wanted to comfort him and tell him that it was not his fault, but I could do nothing.

He was silent for a long time before he spoke again, his voice terribly low: "Luo Xue, if...if one day, I have to make a choice, will you blame me?"

His words were like a thunderclap, exploding in my mind. I opened my eyes suddenly, wanting to see his expression clearly, but my vision was still blurry.

He seemed to notice my movement, and his hand trembled slightly, but he didn't say anything else. He stood up and tucked the corner of the quilt for me, then turned and left the ward, his back looking lonely and desolate.

I lay in bed, Zhong Yuxuan's last words echoing in my mind, and my heart seemed to be torn into countless pieces, in great pain. I don't know what difficulties he encountered, nor do I know what choice he will make, but I have a hunch that a bigger storm is coming...

The next morning, Qin Xue rushed to the hospital. Her face was pale and her eyes were red and swollen, as if she had not slept all night.

"Luo Xue, Uncle Zhong...he is missing..."

When I heard the news, my mind went blank, as if a basin of ice water was poured over my head, which instantly sobered me up, but also made me fall into the abyss of despair...