When Love Turns the Tables: The Mysterious Husband's Chase-Chapter 755: Trust Paid to the Wrong Person (5)

After sitting on the bench for just a short while, Sheng Jiayu saw Mu Ke walking out of the emergency room. A soothing smile appeared on the man’s handsome face: "It’s okay now, want to go in and take a look?"

Sheng Jiayu nodded and followed Mu Ke inside.

Xu Qingru looked a bit unwell, but it was clear there was no major issue. Sheng Jiayu sat beside her bed, her tone both caring and reproachful: "Mom, why are you so careless? Tomorrow I’ll have someone replace all the tiles in the bathroom with non-slip ones."

Xu Qingru smiled: "You child, why are you so nervous? I’m fine now, aren’t I?"

"Your foot is so swollen, and you say it’s nothing? Do you still think you’re as young and limitless as before?"

Xu Qingru looked at Sheng Jiayu, then at Mu Ke, her eyes holding a bit of relief, but she didn’t say anything, only looked at Mu Ke and asked: "Little Mu, do I need to be hospitalized?"

Mu Ke answered professionally: "My suggestion is to stay in the hospital for two days to observe the situation. Although it’s not serious, it won’t heal easily either. Observing for two days is optimal."

"Alright, we’ll go with that."

Mu Ke arranged a hospital room for Xu Qingru. Sheng Jiayu initially wanted to stay and accompany her mother, but this wasn’t a private hospital, and without special circumstances, staying over wasn’t allowed. Xu Qingru also didn’t want Mu Ke to make an exception for them, feeling it unnecessary.

Sheng Jiayu hesitated for a moment but didn’t insist, repeatedly reminding Xu Qingru of several things before leaving.

Watching the backs of Sheng Jiayu and Mu Ke leaving together, the relief in Xu Qingru’s eyes grew stronger.

Her health had not been very good, and because of this, Sheng Jiayu had been worried a lot. Similar situations had occurred many times before, but it was always only Sheng Jiayu who was troubled.

During those times, seeing her busy all around, Xu Qingru often felt like a burden, hoping someone could help share Sheng Jiayu’s load. But there never was, and watching her daughter handle everything alone, especially when she saw Sheng Jiayu so happily elated over just a little attention from Xin Ke, Xu Qingru felt even more uncomfortable deep down.

But now, finally, there was someone who could hold her daughter in the palm of his hand.

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Outside the hospital, Sheng Jiayu and Mu Ke got into the car. Sheng Jiayu, still worried, glanced back at the hospital.

Mu Ke reached out to buckle her seatbelt, finally bringing Sheng Jiayu back to reality. The two were very close, yet there was no hint of ambiguity.

After buckling her seatbelt, Mu Ke leaned back, his cool voice carrying a reassuring undertone: "Let’s go to my place; it’s closer. I’ll take you back here in the morning."

Sheng Jiayu nodded: "Thank you."

Mu Ke started the car and drove away. By the time they returned to the apartment, it was already late. Earlier, because of the rush, Sheng Jiayu had thrown a coat over her plush coral fleece loungewear and headed out.

Back in the apartment, she took off the coat, changed into soft slippers, her gaze unintentionally sweeping over the sofa and the cookies on the coffee table they had previously forgotten about.

Suddenly, Sheng Jiayu remembered the moments before the phone call, her cheeks warming. If it weren’t for the call, she and Mu Ke probably would have... naturally progressed.

Sheng Jiayu bit her lip, realizing she didn’t feel the slightest bit relieved.

What does this mean?

Does this mean she’s willing? That she has already accepted Mu Ke, so she’s open to them having a more intimate relationship?

This realization surged into her mind, making Sheng Jiayu feel a bit embarrassed, but also a little... sweet!