Marked By The Alpha's Cursed Blue Moon -
Chapter 84. Comatose State
Chapter 84: 84. Comatose State
Beta Gilbert stood frozen in the middle of the living room, completely thrown by what his wife had just said.
He couldn’t understand why Victoria had spoken so coldly about Maria. His mind struggled to process her words.
"Victoria, why would you say something like that? Why are you always so heartless toward Maria and anything that concerns her?" he asked, his voice low but laced with anger.
Victoria’s eyes narrowed.
"Oh, so now I’m heartless? Because of Maria?" she shot back, her tone sharp as she immediately twisted the situation, making herself the victim.
"Why are you putting on this attitude, Victoria? What’s this about now?" Beta Gilbert questioned, his patience running thin.
"Oh, stop pretending! You’re acting all nice and caring about Maria now, but you and I both know you’re the most heartless person in this world! Drop the act!" Victoria spat angrily, standing up with a sneer before storming out of the living room, leaving Beta Gilbert standing there in silence.
His fists clenched as anger and confusion swirled in his chest. He couldn’t understand where her hatred stemmed from.
After a few moments, he shook his head, turned on his heel, and walked out of the house. Sliding into one of his cars, he gave the driver a sharp instruction. "Drive straight to Celtic Hospital. Step on it."
The drive was tense and quiet, the only sound coming from the hum of the engine. About fifteen minutes later, they arrived at the hospital.
Beta Gilbert quickly stepped out of the car, not bothering to stop at the reception desk. From a distance, he spotted Bernard standing with two young women. He walked straight toward them.
"Bernard, what’s the update? How’s Maria doing?" he asked, his concern evident.
Bernard shook his head, his face tight with worry. "We don’t know yet. We’re still waiting for the doctor to come out and tell us something."
Beta Gilbert’s eyes flickered to the girls standing beside Bernard. "And who are these young ladies?"
"They’re Maria’s closest friends at school—Cassandra and Laura," Bernard explained as he turned towards them. "They rushed here as soon as they could."
Laura and Cassandra stepped forward to greet Beta Gilbert politely.
"Thank you both for being here," Beta Gilbert said sincerely, nodding at them.
Before they could say more, the doctor approached them briskly.
"Doctor, please, what’s Maria’s condition now?" Bernard asked quickly as they all followed the doctor, anxious for answers.
The doctor stopped and faced them. "Everyone, please calm down. Maria is currently on life support. If the college medical team hadn’t acted quickly, she would’ve died on the spot," the doctor explained, his voice calm but serious.
"What? Life support?" Cassandra gasped, her legs giving out as she dropped to the ground in shock.
The doctor continued. "It was incredibly difficult to find any pulse at first. We almost lost her. But thankfully, we were able to stabilize her, although she has now slipped into a coma. We’ll continue intensive treatment, but for now, we just have to wait and hope she wakes up."
Bernard covered his face with both hands as he fought back tears. Cassandra sat trembling on the floor while Laura tried to steady her breathing.
"Doctor, please, I beg you, do everything you can to save her. I don’t care what it costs—just bring Maria back," Beta Gilbert pleaded, his voice cracking slightly.
"We will try our best," the doctor assured him. "But we’re facing a big challenge here—we don’t know the cause of her collapse. We have no idea what triggered it. Did anything unusual happen before she passed out?"
Laura stepped forward slowly, her voice quiet but firm. "I can explain a little."
Everyone’s eyes turned to her, curious and desperate for any clue.
"During the lecture, Maria suddenly tapped me and asked why I was calling her name. But I wasn’t—I didn’t call her, and no one else did either," Laura explained. "A little while later, she screamed, ’I am a cursed child!’ right in the middle of the class, and then... she collapsed."
The doctor listened carefully. "It sounds like she might have been hallucinating. We see this sometimes with coma patients—they see or hear things that aren’t there. But the difficult part is... we don’t know what she saw or heard before she passed out."
As the doctor explained, Beta Gilbert grew distant, his mind consumed by something else. He mumbled inaudible words to himself.
"A cursed child?" Beta Gilbert whispered aloud, not realizing the others had heard him.
"Dad? What did you just say?" Bernard asked, lightly tapping his father’s shoulder to snap him out of his trance.
"Huh? Oh... I just meant... I hope she wakes up soon. Only when she wakes up can we truly know what happened to her," Beta Gilbert said quickly, trying to cover up what he’d blurted out.
The doctor frowned. "Sir, if there’s any information you’re holding back that could help us understand her condition, please, you must tell us."
Beta Gilbert forced a smile. "Of course, Doctor. If anything comes to light, we’ll let you know immediately."
With that, the doctor gave a small nod and walked away, leaving them to process everything.
As the others remained anxious and heartbroken, Beta Gilbert sank deeper into his thoughts.
Indeed, Maria is a cursed child. Whatever steps need to be taken for Bernard to fully claim his power and authority in the pack must begin now, but she has to wake up first. Please, let what I fear most not come to pass, he thought darkly, his face tense.
Laura stood quietly, watching him closely, her hands clenched into fists. You heartless man, she thought, her glare fixed sharply on Beta Gilbert. Soon, you will face the wrath of what’s coming for you...
Beta Gilbert couldn’t help but notice the intense look Laura shot at him. For a brief moment, their eyes locked, and something about her gaze shook him deeply.
Who is this girl, and why does she look at me like she knows something? I need to find out everything about her, Beta Gilbert thought to himself, quickly looking away from Laura, feeling strangely uneasy under her stare.
"Dad, does Mom know what happened to Maria?" Bernard asked suddenly, breaking the tension as he looked curiously at his father, waiting for his response.
Beta Gilbert, still slightly distracted, cleared his throat.
"Yeah, she knows. She couldn’t make it here now because she’s handling some other urgent matters, but she’ll join us later when she’s done."
Bernard simply nodded, accepting his father’s explanation, though something in Beta Gilbert’s nervous tone felt off.
Still, Bernard quietly walked over and sat down beside Cassandra, who hadn’t left Maria’s side since they arrived at the hospital.
About ten minutes passed in silence before Beta Gilbert stood up, ready to leave.
"You’re leaving already, Dad?" Bernard asked, his expression laced with confusion.
"Yes, Bernard. I have a few urgent things I need to handle. Please keep me updated on any changes. If I can, I’ll come back later today," Beta Gilbert replied calmly. He gave a small wave to Laura and Cassandra as he turned to leave the hospital.
But as he walked away, he kept his head low, deliberately avoiding Laura’s piercing gaze.
Bernard, Laura, and Cassandra remained seated in the hospital reception, quietly hoping for some positive news about Maria. Suddenly, Laura’s phone began to ring—it was her father.
"Hello, Dad," she answered quickly.
"Laura, the driver just returned home and told me you were nowhere to be found at the school. Where are you?" her father’s voice thundered through the phone, frustration and worry mixed together.
"I’m really sorry, Dad. I’m at Celtic Hospital right now," Laura explained softly.
"Celtic Hospital? What happened? Are you okay?" he asked, his voice switching to concern.
"Yes, I’m fine. It’s not me. A friend of mine, Maria, collapsed at school. She’s being treated here. I stayed to see how she’s doing, but I’ll head home soon," Laura explained gently, her tone respectful but firm.
Her father’s voice softened. "How is your friend now?"
"She’s still unconscious, but I believe she’ll be okay," Laura said, trying to sound hopeful.
"I’ll send the driver to pick you up right away."
"No, Dad. It’s alright. I’m not a child—I can get home by myself. Don’t worry," she insisted.
"Okay, Laura. Please, stay safe and come home soon. I’ll be waiting for you," her father said, his voice now calm before ending the call.
When the call ended, Laura stayed a bit longer with Cassandra and Bernard. About fifteen minutes later, she stood up to leave.
"I should head home now," Laura said softly, "but I’ll come back tomorrow. I’m skipping college to be here."
Bernard smiled faintly and nodded. "Thank you, Laura. I really appreciate you being here."
"Take care, Bernard. You too, Cassandra," Laura said, offering them both a gentle wave before walking out of the hospital.
As soon as Laura left, Cassandra, who had been unusually quiet around Bernard, finally found her voice. Her mood subtly shifted, now that they were alone.
"Cassandra, I’ve missed your beautiful smile," Bernard said, leaning a little closer to her, his tone soft and flirtatious.
Cassandra’s cheeks flushed as she smiled, but quickly looked away from him.
"I know this isn’t the right time to talk about how much I’ve missed you or how much I love you," Bernard continued, his voice sincere, "but I want you to know I think about you all the time. I love you, Cassandra, and I’ve really missed you."
Cassandra’s heart fluttered at his words. "Bernard... can I ask you something?"
"Of course. Anything," Bernard replied, his smile growing.
"Are you not afraid that Maria might find out about us and get hurt... or maybe even try to hurt you?" she asked, genuine concern in her voice as she searched his eyes.
Bernard paused, caught off guard. For a moment, he was silent.
"Hm... You don’t understand Maria," he said finally. "She has a pure heart—that’s her greatest weakness. No matter what we do, she would never try to hurt her friends. It’s just not who she is."
Cassandra looked at him deeply, not fully convinced. "Is that why you’re taking her for granted? Is that why you’re playing with her feelings?"
Bernard’s expression didn’t falter.
"Sorry to disappoint you, Cassandra, but I’m not playing with her emotions. Everything I’ve done has a purpose, but it’s not to hurt her. Maria knows there’s nothing romantic between us. It’s you I want, Cassandra. You."
"Then why are you and Maria still together?" she asked, clearly confused and growing more suspicious.
Bernard sighed, his voice dropping to a whisper. "There are things I can’t explain to you now. Some truths are better left unsaid—at least for now. I promise you, when the time is right, I’ll tell you everything."
Cassandra hesitated but eventually nodded, trusting his words, even though her heart still held questions.
Before they could continue, a nurse approached them.
"Excuse me, the doctor would like to see you both in his office right away," the nurse said politely.
Bernard and Cassandra stood up immediately, exchanging quick, worried glances.
"Is Maria okay?" Cassandra asked quickly, her heart pounding.
"She’s still in a coma, but I don’t know why the doctor needs to see you both. Please, follow me," the nurse said gently as she turned to lead the way.
With their hearts heavy and curiosity mixed with fear, Bernard and Cassandra followed the nurse down the hallway toward the doctor’s office, wondering what new information awaited them...
Search the lightnovelworld.cc website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
If you find any errors (non-standard content, ads redirect, broken links, etc..), Please let us know so we can fix it as soon as possible.
Report