It was 10:30 pm. When Gael pushed open the door to the children's VIP ward, he didn’t see Emilia. Instead, Ansley was leaning against the headboard and playing with a plush toy. Her face looked thin and small, making her appear quite pitiful.

Gael walked over and handed her the toy. He asked gently, “Where’s your mom?”

Ansley set the toy aside and replied quietly, “Mom said she went out to buy me some mushroom soup, but she’s been gone for several hours! When will Mom be back, Uncle Gael?”

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