Chapter 553 Get Your Ass Up

As Russell and Tilda entered the ward, Wade was about to follow when Dominic and the others stopped him, urgently asking, “Wade, what deal did Dad make with Tilda for her to agree to come?”

“Sorry, I can’t tell you guys anything. And please, don’t ask Dad either. I beg you.”

Seeing the sorrow etched across Wade’s face, Dominic and the others fell silent.

Santiago was the first to speak. “Dominic, let’s get inside first. I’m worried Tilda might provoke Mom or Dad.”

“Yeah.”

Inside the ward, Tilda stood in the corner, coldly observing Blair lying unconscious on the bed.

Russell knelt beside Blair, taking her hand and gently stroking her pale, lifeless cheek. “Blair, it’s Russell here. I brought Tilda too. Wake up. Open your eyes. Tilda is really here.”

“Til… da…”

The word “Tilda” seemed to spark something in Blair’s brain. Unconsciously, she gripped Russell’s hand back.

Russell’s face lit up with joy. “She’s responding! She’s responding! Blair, open your eyes! Tilda is right here! I’m not lying!”

Then Russell looked at Tilda. “Tilda, please–say something to Blair. Just your voice can wake her up!”

Tilda rolled her eyes and smirked with amusement. “Are you sure you want me to talk to her?”

At that moment, Dominic and the others had arrived at the ward door. Hearing Russell’s urgent plea, “Yes! Please, Tilda. Only you can wake Blair and bring her out of this coma!”

“Okaaay …”

Tilda deliberately dragged out the word, squinting her eyes with a sharp glint. Then, she parted her lips lightly.

“Blair, get your ass up!”

Everyone froze, staring at Tilda in disbelief.

“What? Why are you all looking at me like that? Didn’t you want me to say something to wake Blair? Or do you want me to give Blair a few slaps to stimulate her physically? From medical experience, it’s simple, effective, and guaranteed to wake her up immediately.”

Since they had used a provocation tactic to make Tilda visit Blair, they shouldn’t expect Tilda to play along obediently. Tilda loved stirring up trouble, messing with the Jensons, and making them suffer.

Russell remained silent. Naturally, he ignored Tilda’s teasing. After all, he had expected this. He still held a sliver of hope. He wished that seeing Blair like this might stir some sympathy in Tilda.

However, that hope was shattered mercilessly. Then, Blair’s fingers twitched.

Santiago’s eyes caught it, and he exclaimed, “Dad! I saw Mom’s hand move!”

All eyes followed Santiago’s gaze to Blair’s fingertips. It wasn’t an illusion. Blair’s fingertips were visibly twitching.

Then, her tightly shut eyes slowly opened, filled with a haze of confusion as her mind struggled to catch up. She stared blankly at those around her.

Russell, seeing his beloved wife awaken, couldn’t contain his joy. He hurried forward, gripping her hands tightly, his voice trembling with excitement. “Blair! You’re finally awake!”

“I-”

Blair opened her mouth, but after a single word, her throat burned like fire.

“Wa… water…”

“Water! Blair, I’ll get it right away!”

After sipping some water, her chaotic thoughts began to clear. Blair remembered who she was, what had happened, and her family.

And then, her gaze landed on Tilda. Her eyes widened in disbelief.

“Honey … is this … am I dreaming? Why is Tilda here?” She croaked.

If this were a dream, then the exhaustion weighing on her body, the soreness in her limbs, and the waves of pain that came and went were far too real.

I’m not dreaming!

If it’s real, how could Tilda be here?

“It was me who brought Tilda, Blair. While you were unconscious, you subconsciously called her name. That’s when I realized that if Tilda came, she could wake you up! I’m sorry, Blair. As your husband, I thought time would heal all sorrow. Even if the memories couldn’t fade, we could face life again. I didn’t consider your feelings properly, didn’t notice what you truly wanted.”

Blair was speechless for a moment.

Russell’s words made Blair realize that, even in her unconscious murmurs, she had revealed her deepest desire.

She looked at Russell gratefully. “Thank you, Honey. You’re right. While I was in the coma, I could hear everyone calling my name, but I didn’t have the strength to get up until I heard Tilda’s voice…”