Chapter 2229
"Mom?" Lu Zishu disregarded his leg pain and looked at her in surprise, seeing her clear eyes, and asked uncertainly, "
Are you better now?"
"Yes, if I weren’t better, I wouldn’t know just how capable you are. My daughter whom I have cherished for over ten years nearly got separated from me by you!" Zhao Li said irritably.
She didn’t expect that upon waking up, the first thing she heard were Lu Zishu’s words.
Although she was muddled these days, it didn’t mean her memory was gone. Recalling the foolish things she did these days, she apologetically looked at Ruan Jiaojiao, "Jiaojiao, don’t listen to his nonsense. These days I was confused, and it’s been unfair to you."
Ruan Jiaojiao looked at the now normal Zhao Li, her nose stinging, and ran over, hugging her neck while crying, "Godmother, sorry..."
Zhao Li held her, soothingly patting her back, "You silly child, you haven’t done a thing wrong. It’s godmother who was wrong, godmother got stubborn and made you suffer these days. Don’t worry, your Brother Zishu can’t run this family, I’m still in charge here. As long as I’m around, no one will make things hard for you."
Zhao Li truly felt quite guilty.
Lu Xian’s departure had been a big blow to her, and even years ago, she regretted not arranging a childhood engagement instead of just being godparents. Although the families remained close, she always regretted it inwardly.
This time, when Lu Xian returned, she thought her son had moved on, but Lu Meng calling her "Mom" made her realize perhaps her son had never let go. His passing, combined with the pain of losing him and past regrets, drove her into mental turmoil, making her retreat into a world of her own making.
The doctor repeatedly advised against upsetting her, suggesting perhaps time would gradually ease her pain from losing her son.
But there is a treatment called fighting poison with poison, although this method is too dangerous, mental illnesses are tricky, so doctors don’t recommend it.
This time, Duan Xi unknowingly provoked her, unexpectedly bringing her back to clarity.
Now, her mind was clearer than ever.
Lu Zishu, hearing Zhao Li’s words, was overjoyed for a moment. He covered his cheek where Ruan Jiaojiao had slapped him, feeling a bit wronged, "That wasn’t my intention, I was just anxious and worried about you..."
"Being anxious doesn’t mean you can spout nonsense. How old are you? You’re three years older than Jiaojiao, already twenty-one! Don’t you know what can be said and what can’t?" Zhao Li was still angry; if she hadn’t regained her clarity herself, the longstanding friendship between the Ruan and Lu families might really have been strained by Lu Zishu’s words.
"Alright, alright, the child was anxious too. Now that things are fine, let’s make sure you rest since your health is fragile," Shu Jiao came from behind and gently persuaded her, then turned to instruct Ruan Jie, "Go quickly to inform Uncle Lu and have the doctor come over."
"Yes, Godmother, let’s first have the doctor check you out," Ruan Jiaojiao echoed, supporting her carefully as they walked towards the ward.
Shu Jiao and Ruan Jiaojiao walked on either side, leaving Lu Zishu trailing behind, unable to get near.
His glance caught sight of Duan Xi walking beside him, pursing his lips, feeling awkward.