Chapter 1965 Hurt
In the end, Matteo decided to visit Tobias, and was also updated on recent events by Lana, whom he
hadnât seen in a while.
While leading him to the ward, Lana related, âHe was indeed informed that a kidney donor was found.
However, this is the first time I have heard that they were donated by Hugoâs daughter.â
The injuries that Tobias suffered were very grave indeed.
Back then, out of the five she had chosen from the academy, only Tobias and Matteo made the cut to
be sent to Tilan Palace.
In the end, no one had expected Hugo to be so cruel as to hire eight mercenaries and order them to
fight to the death, with the goal of choosing the last man standing.
As a result, Matteo, in order to complete his mission, had no choice but to kill everyone else and
grievously hurt his fellow classmate.
Fortunately, Lana had arrived at the nick of time to save Tobias.
Back at the ward, Matteo arrived at the door with Lana.
One year had passed since he last saw Tobias, who had gone through a kidney transplant. The latter,
lying in bed in good spirits, broke into a smile at the sight of Matteo.
âTheo, youâre here.â
âMmm-hmm.â
Matteo nodded as he threw Tobiasâ body a concerned glance, especially at the latterâs waist.
âHow do you feel? Are they compatible?â
âHuh?â
His words stunned the other two in the ward.
Compatible? What a strange question. If they werenât, how could the transplant even be completed?
When both of them gave Matteo a quizzical glance, they noticed that his gaze continued to be fixed on
Tobiasâ waist. It felt as if he could see through Tobiasâ skin and look directly at the kidneys.
As it was the hospitalâs protocol to keep the donorâs identity a secret, Tobias had no idea where the
kidneys came from.
When the two of them came out a few minutes later, Lana brought up Rosalie.
âActually, Rosalie, who was long suffering from uremia and relied on kidney dialysis to survive, didnât
know that the kidneys she received belonged to your uncle. The entire encounter was probably just a
bad coincidence.â
âIs that so?â
âYes. When we questioned Hugo, he wasnât aware of the matter too. Moreover, he treated his daughter
just like a pawn. Her mother was his first wife and also a member of the Southeast Astorian royal
family. After her death, the only one who could maintain relations between the royal family and the
Tilans was Rosalie.â
When Lana provided a summary of Rosalieâs background, her voice was filled with pity and regret.
Without a doubt, that girl was innocent. The only thing she did wrong was being born into the Tilan
family, who raised her into an arrogant and wilful girl. But behind that spoilt character of hers, no one
knows how much she has suffered.
Subsequently, Matteo headed home.
âWhere did you go today?â
Matteo was surprised to run into Sebastian who was seldom at home at that hour. When Sebastian,
who recognized the gloomy look on Matteoâs face, asked him about it, Matteo hesitated.
âI⦠I went to see Captain Warlow, Daddy. I still want to be a police officer. Just like them, I can fight
crime and uphold justice in every corner of the world,â Matteo, staring at Sebastian, pleaded with
conviction.
This was the third time he had appealed to his father about the matter. Ever since he returned, his
family, especially his mother, had refused to discuss the matter due to their fear of losing him.
Meanwhile, Sebastianâs swept his gaze across Matteoâs face before checking his height. It then
dawned upon him that the twenty-year-old Matteo was now as tall as he was.
In the end, he asked, âHave you thought through it?â
Matteo nodded without reservation. âI have. Look, Ian and Susan are now engaged. Once they have
graduated from Atlantius, they will likely join Hayes Corporation.
âAs for Kurt and Vivi, thereâs even less need to worry about them. Upon graduation, they will return to
Oceanic Estate to take care of you and Mom. Therefore, Iâm in the best position to join the police force.
Also, I want to become just like Grandpa and Uncle Devin. Daddy, isnât that what you wish for me prior
to this?â
Matteo looked sincerely at his father, his eyes filled with passion and determination. The look on his
face made it hard for anyone to refuse him.
Naturally, Sebastian agreed in the end but on one condition.
Matteo was to give Natalie a call or send her a message every day.
âEver since Nat watched the video of her dad being harmed, she isnât willing to talk to anyone else
other than you. Even your mom has failed to get her to speak. Hence, Iâm worried that she would turn
into a second Ian if you leave,â Sebastian commented with his brows furrowed tightly.
As Matteoâs eyes darkened at the words, a sense of anguish struck him momentarily.
Back then, no one had expected the sudden turn of events, for Lana and Ian had made sure Brandonâs
case had been entirely covered up.
Subsequently, due to the perpetratorâs arrest, his subordinates sent Natalie, who was in school at that
time, the video of how her father was humiliated and had his kidneys harvested. They probably had
likely done so out of revenge.