Chapter 53

Everything was developing in a good direction at the moment, which was so nice.

The next morning, Quentin and I took my mother to the hospital to complete the admission procedures. After everything was settled, I went to see Zackery to inquire about my mother’s health condition.

Zackery said, “Although my mom’s condition is still stable for now, the surgery cannot be delayed and must be done as soon as possible. The sooner, the lower the risk.”

So he scheduled the surgery for the 20th of this month.

But I was stunned because Reynaldo’s mother also had surgery scheduled for the 20th.

Reynaldo came over to have dinner with me in the evening. He first visited my mom in the ward, and then took me to the restaurant we had booked in advance.

This year’s Freybourne could be said to be the coldest year. The biting cold wind blew on people’s faces like a knife. Reynaldo wrapped me up with a scarf and then led me into the car.

These days, I haven’t had the chance to visit his mother much because of my mom’s situation. I fastened my seatbelt and asked him, “Is your mother doing well these days?”

Reynaldo nodded and said, “I received treatment with injections on time every day, just waiting for the surgery on the 20th.”

I pursed my lips and said, “On the 20th, I might not be able to visit your mother or accompany you while she undergoes surgery.”

“I understand,” Reynaldo squeezed my hand and smiled gently at me, “On that day, your mother also has surgery. Even though you are my wife and my mother’s daughter-in-law, you are also your mother’s daughter; it’s very normal.”

After a pause, he sighed and said, “A lot has really happened this year. Once our mothers' surgeries are successful, we can all breathe a sigh of relief. Then we can have a good year together.”

“Hmm!”

I nodded heavily, full of anticipation for the upcoming new year.

Reynaldo suddenly leaned in and kissed me on the lips. His dark and deep eyes stared at me without blinking, and in those tender eyes like water, there was only my shadow. He stroked my hair and the back of my neck, whispering, “Wait until next year, I will start preparing for our wedding. By then, I will personally design your wedding dress and ring.”

I was stunned for a moment, “You still remember those?”

“My dear, you have no idea,” the man affectionately patted my head, then stepped back and started the car.

I stared at his perfect profile, feeling more and more fascinated by this man. Oh, how could I have been so blind before, thinking that such a handsome guy with a great figure and good looks was annoying.

Reynaldo’s lips curled slightly, indicating that he was in a good mood. He held the steering wheel with one hand and tightly grasped my hand with the other.

I pulled my hand out with force.

He frowned at me and I chuckled, reminding him, “Drive carefully, no distractions!”

The man shook his head with a smile, and after a while, he asked me, “After dinner, are you coming to my place?”

I hesitated for two seconds and said, “No, Quentin rented a temporary room near the hospital. I want to stay there; it’s also convenient to take care of my mom these days.”

Reynaldo didn’t insist either, just said with a hint of disappointment, “I’ve been busy these days, running between the company and the hospital. So, it seems that we may not be able to see each other again these days.”