Chapter 289 The Poking Fun Between Siblings

She had just taken out her phone when it rang.

Observing the incoming contact number, Lyla’s lips curled into a smile. It never occurred to her that they were of the same mind. She happily pressed to accept the call. “Hello...”

“You must be there now, right?”

“Yes, I was just about to give you a call.” The sound of Mark’s voice put her in a great mood.

“How was it? Are you tired?”

“I’m good.”

The couple remained silent for a minute.

“I miss you,” He said. “What should I do? I miss you so much even though it has only been a day.” His voice was hoarse.

Lyla lowered her gaze and replied, “Me too.”

“I really want to go to where you are.”

Lyla shook at the response, prompting her to utter. “Quit fooling around. I’ll be back sooner than you know it.”

“Now I understand the feeling of eternity after not seeing you for a day.”

“Since when do you pay excessive attention to wording?”

“Well, it has to be close to my heart.”

“Mark.”

“Yes?”

“I love you.”

Taken aback, Mark muttered, “Me too.”

Lyla chuckled. “I have waited for you for a long time. Now it’s your turn.”

“I will.”

She wanted to add more but Mark ensued with another remark. “I will be a good boy and wait for your return in bed.”

Lyla. “...”

Mark revealed his true colors in less than three sentences.

“Take good care of Gretel and Darling,” Lyla urged.

“I will,” Mark retorted. “You’ve been up and about for a day. You should get some rest.”

“Okay.”

The duo chatted for a while before reluctantly hanging up.

She was indeed exhausted after keeping at it for a full day and night. Lyla took a shower and went to bed.

Lyla slept through the night to the next day.

It was nine o’clock in the morning by the time she came to. With Felix still in the hospital in mind, she quickly freshened up before heading there.

Gazing at Lyla, Felix grinned. “Were you in a hurry to get here?”

“How did you know?” Lyla replied with a question.

Felix reached out a hand and pointed at the buttons on her clothes.

Lyla lowered her gaze to find she buttoned up all wrong.

Awkward.

With an embarrassed look on her face, Lyla turned around and redid her buttons.

Felix stared at her and laughed. “Don’t rush yourself next time.”

“Got it.” Lyla gave him a smile.

Just then, Shadow came bearing breakfast.

Felix looked towards her. “I bet you haven’t had breakfast?”

Lyla nodded.

“Have some.”

“It’s okay. I’m not that hungry.”

“I bought enough for two,” Shadow spoke.

There was no need for Lyla to be polite then. “Okay.”

Felix Chu led as Lyla unboxed the breakfast food. She first handed some to Felix to eat but the latter merely stared at her. “Have some first. I don’t have the appetite.”

“I’m not going to eat if you don’t,” Lyla replied.

Left with no choice, Felix dug in.

“But, you might have to feed me.”

“Alright, I’ll agree to it for now since you got hurt because of me.” Lyla served him breakfast.

As he fixated on her serious and attentive self, Felix had the impulse to keep her by his side forever.

“Will you get full just watching me?” Lyla commented.

“I’d rather starve myself if I can keep watching you like this.”

“Smooth talker.”

Felix grinned.

Lyla ignored him. Most of the time, she paid no heed to the words coming out of Felix’s mouth.

After breakfast, the doctor came in to check up on Felix. They engaged in a long conversation.

The surgery was possible but it could only be done after the blood clot in his brain had dissolved.

The only thing feasible at present was to dissolve the clot in his brain as soon as possible.

Hearing this, Lyla dwelled in her thoughts. It was not known when the blood clot could dissolve itself. In other words, there was no way she could return as planned.

With that in mind, her heart sank.

Listening to the same input from the doctor, Felix turned his gaze towards her before lowering his eyes. He remained silent.

The doctor walked out after informing several things to note.

Having pulled herself together, Lyla kept a blank expression the whole time.

Felix happened to turn to her. “In that case, the surgery would have to be delayed, you...”

Lyla gave him a comforting smile. “We’ll discuss this once you’re better.”

“Aren’t you in a hurry to get back?”

Lyla turned around to pour a glass of water. “No matter the rush, I still want to wait until you’re all better.”

Felix let out an understanding smile.

......

Meanwhile, on the other side.

With the wedding coming to a standstill, Hansel and Gretel had to return for training.

They had been pressed to hurry up.

Hansel and Gretel were beyond distressed.