The doctor continued, âI need to arrange an appointment with the childâs father as soon as possible.
The operation shouldnât wait.â
Emmeline nodded. âAlright. Iâll inform him right away.â
She looked at the time. It was half past three in the morning.
Emmeline could not care less. She dialed Adrienâs number on her phone.
However, she received a notification that Adrienâs phone was switched off.
Adrien switches off his phone when he goes to bed? Heâs so carefree!
Emmeline knew that Abelâs phone was switched on 24 hours a day.
* went without saying that the big boss of Ryker Group carried a different set of responsibilities.
Emmeline thought of contacting Abel so that he could reach Adrien.
Would it be appropriate for me to call Abel at this hour though? A few hours ago, Abelâs parents had summoned him back to the house. Rosaline even told his son not to meddle in other peopleâs affairs.
Heh, âOther peopleâs affairs.â
Emmeline sighed. She somehow felt disappointed.
Luckily, Hesperus fell asleep after taking the medicine she brought for him.
Emmeline waited at the hospital until seven oâclock. She called Adrienâs number again and found that his phone remained switched off.
She was just about to call Abel when she received a phone call from him.
Emmeline quickly answered it. âMr. Ryker.â
Abel was surprised. âYou sound like you have something urgent going on, Emma. Are you at the hospital?â
âYes, I am.â Emmelineâs heart warmed when she heard his voice. âStarâs condition worsened. I tried calling Adrien, but I couldnât reach him.â
âWhy are you looking for Adrien? What can he possibly do? Heâs probably sleeping in some motel.â
âHeâs Starâs father, and Star needs kim now!â
Abel was speechless for a moment. â⦠I can help him too, Emma.â
âStar needs a bone marrow transplant! You⦠You canât help him!â Emmeline was close to sobbing.
âA bone marrow transplant?â Abel was surprised.
âYes. Thatâs why Iâve been looking for the boysâ father. I donât need that man for anything else!â
Emmeline said.
âI see,â Abel answered. âIâll help you look for Adrien.â
âThank you, Mr. Ryker.â
âEmmaâ¦â Abel hesitated for a while. âMy name is Abel.â
CAâ¦bel.â
âMm.â Abelâs expression turned serious after ending the call.
So the cute little kid has a blood disorder, and thatâs why Emmeline insisted on searching for his biological father!
Itâs not like what the others say. Sheâs not looking to marry into the Ryker family for riches!
Just like what she said, she didnât need that man!
Abel felt sorry for Emmeline.
But⦠does she need me?
What can I do for her?
Iâm not the childrenâs father, and Iâm not related to her in any way.
Moreover, the relationship between Abel and Emmeline was awkward because of Adrien.
Rosaline came over and asked Abel, âWhat happened, Abel? I heard something about a bone marrow transplant?â
âItâs Hesperus,â Abel said while frowning hard. âIt turns out he has a blood disorder.â
âA blood disorder!â Rosaline was surprised. âThat poor boy. Is he getting any treatment?â
âThatâs why Emmeline has been searching for the boyâs father,â Abel said. âSheâs not after the Ryker familyâs fortune. All she wants is to save her son.â
âYou should look for Adrien then! He has to bear the responsibility!â
Rosaline said.
âEmmeline said he switched off his phone. That useless bum. Iâll get someone to fetch him from the hotel!â
Just when Abel was about to leave the house, Alana came in, dressed in a pink gown and wearing elaborate makeup, as though she was preparing for a special occasion.