Chapter 243 Mia Chen (1/2)

When Lexi and Ethan Lu entered the hospital room, they were welcomed by a small lobby that seemed to be a small room for visitors to rest. There was a set of sofas around a small table, minimalist furniture, and a transparent glass wall where they could see Morris Liu.

Despite the partition, the machine that monitored the heartbeat and vitals of the comatose Morris Liu could be heard in the monitoring area inside the room. Lexi took slow strides and stopped in front of the transparent glass wall.

Her gaze didn't wander around and immediately landed on Morris Liu. There were numerous apparatus' injected into him and an oxygen support machine for his breathing. The cold, intimidating man that only speaks whenever it's necessary was sleeping vulnerably— like a prince taking a break from his chaotic kingdom.

Although Lexi felt bad and was bewildered on why there was someone using such a vicious attempt towards the man, only pity and worry enveloped around her heart. Well, maybe there was a little prick in her heart seeing him in his current state. How could there not be? She had loved him once, that couldn't be erased so easily.

”Why would they do this to him?” Lexi let out a low whisper without looking away from the patient inside.

”...” On Lexi's side, Ethan Lu traveled his gaze to his dear friend and had the same thought as Lexi— Morris Liu being vulnerable and verifying that he is a human being after all. Upon hearing her confused words, although he knew what to say to her, Ethan Lu chose to remain quiet.

On the other hand, Elliot Gong closed the door behind them and stood beside Ethan Lu. The matter earlier, he had set them all aside as Elliot Gong stared at Morris Liu's lying figure. He had been staring at him every once in a while since last night but until now, Elliot Gong could not help but heavily sigh.

”I also wonder why…” Elliot Gong lowly responded letting out another heavy sigh.

Granted that Elliot Gong knew about Morris Liu's reasons why he did what he did to Lexi, alas, he didn't know about Kong Shuren or what happened all those months ago. All he knew was that Morris Liu was in a tight position but had no elaboration from his friend as to why. As a friend, he could only respect the decision of his friend and trusted that he had a reasonable reason why he had chosen to push Lexi away from him.

Therefore, the reason why he was so against Ethan Lu pursuing Lexi, if not for the fact that Elliot Gong was worried that Ethan Lu would make another stupid skit and hurt Lexi in the end— which will lead to Morris Liu having a tough conflict with his other friend Ethan Lu, Elliot Gong would not even try to befriend Lexi.

However, after seeing Ethan Lu and Lexi's interaction, and how his friend changed from being a playboy to Mr. Faithful Romantico— Elliot Gong could only believe that he was sincere. Even so, Lexi also changed and her usual divaness lessened, treating him as a friend which was quite shocking as Lexi was actually fun to hang out with; she's also trusted for keeping secrets. Hence, Elliot Gong treated her as his friend without thinking that his friend was having an interest in her but it doesn't matter as he sees her as an individual friend alone.

”He'll receive the justice he deserves.” Without turning his eyes away from Morris Liu, Ethan Lu lowly affirmed. Knowing what happened was one thing and seeing him in person— Ethan Lu clenched his jaw as part of him was irked.

Granted that he told Chris Yu that he couldn't care less and only wanted to know how many people are left that were coming after Lexi— this only reaffirmed Ethan Lu's resolve to track each and every one of them down, afraid that the next time, he would be looking at Lexi in this kind of situation— which he will never let happen.

”Mhmm…” Slowly humming a convinced tune, Lexi lightly nodded her head in agreement. She was certain that this matter wouldn't slide just like that.

*****

Lexi and Ethan Lu stayed inside the room for quite some time before deciding to bid their farewell. Of course, through the course of their visit, Mia Chen remained outside with Kevin Woo who was staring into nothingness— nearly not even blinking if possible.

When Ethan Lu and Lexi left without giving the two outside any importance, Elliot Gong sent them off until they were outside the room so he could enlighten the traumatized Kevin Woo. Elliot Gong watched the two lovebirds turn to the left and when he could no longer see their shadows, he turned his head and glared at Kevin Woo.

Taking huge stomps towards his friend, Elliot Gong thrusted his chin a little forward and scoffed. ”Huh! You kept running your mouth without knowing what happened with your friends these past few months, tch!”

Upon hearing Elliot Gong's spiteful words, Kevin Woo snapped from his daze. Raising his gaze, he jolted from his seat and stood tall in front of his friend. ”What's going on here? Did— Why is that idiot with that woman?!” Slightly stuttering, Kevin Woo grumbled in dismay.