Rotten Twins: Making a CEO a Daddy novel Chapter 235

Lyla kept watch over Felix by his bed.

Felix finally regained consciousness in the late of the night. There were no words to describe his feelings when he saw Lyla lying face down in front of him.

In the past, he always imagined waking up to Lyla first thing in the morning. It never occurred to him that his dream would be realized.

Yet, it was in such a way.

Nevertheless, despite the circumstance, he was still happy to open his eyes to see her first.

Lifting his arm, Felix gently reached out to caress her face but he was afraid he might wake her. His hand softly stroked her hair in a rather careful manner.

Sensing this, Lyla stirred a little and opened her eyes.

Catching a glimpse of Felix, she immediately sat up. “You’re awake?”

“Yes.” Felix nodded.

“How are you feeling? Are you experiencing any pain? Let me call someone over.”

“I’m fine,” Felix weakly replied. He wanted to get up but Lyla quickly reassured him. “The doctor said that you shouldn’t be moving around.”

“It’s okay.” Felix sat up.

“Why are you still here?” If he saw the time correctly, it was currently three in the morning.

“How can I just leave when you’re like this?” Lyla told him. Her eyes were red.

“Aren’t you afraid that Mark would be worried?”

Speaking of Mark, Lyla paused for a moment before answering, “He’d understand.”

A hint of bitterness flashed past Felix’s eyes.

“Do you want a drink? Let me pour you some water.” Lyla got up to leave.

Felix held onto her hand. “It’s okay.”

Feeling the chill from Lyla’s hand within his clutches, he frowned. “Your hands are cold.”

“I’m fine.” Lyla withdrew her hand but Felix held on tight.

“I’m really fine.”

Paying no heed, Felix removed his outerwear and gave it to Lyla to put on.

“Felix...”

“Listen to me.”

What more could Lyla say? She took a glance at the clothes on her and then at Felix. “Felix, I’m sorry...”

“No need for that.”

“I know I was wrong to lie to you but I had no choice. The person I would rather not deceive in this world is you.” Even if Felix refused to listen, Lyla wanted to say her piece.

She did not want to become strangers with Felix because of this. Even if they were to part ways, Lyla hoped that they were clear on the matter.

“I know,” Felix faintly replied. “You need not say more. I understand where you’re coming from.”

Lyla stared at Felix without uttering another word but it could be read from her eyes that she trusted Felix would understand.

Felix pressed on a button and it was not long before Shadow entered the room. “Boss.”

“Prepare some hot chocolate.”

Shadow observed them before nodding. “Sure.”

Felix turned to Lyla. “You should take a shower and get a change of clothes.”

“I’m fine.”

“Be good now,” Felix uttered. He may be frail but his tone was irrefutable.

Lyla nodded at last and went to take a shower.

By the time she was done half an hour later, Felix had already gotten out of bed and was sitting on the sofa. He carried himself with poise even though he was wounded. His striking good looks presented a rather sickly beauty.

“Come over here,” Felix summoned Lyla over.

Lyla drew close.

“Have some hot chocolate.”

Lyla turned her attention to the hot chocolate drink. Giving a nod, she downed it in one go.

While drinking, a lump was caught in her throat for some reason.

The past. She remembered the past.

She was working late one time and was running behind time. Hansel and Gretel were really young back then. Lyla was in a hurry to pick them up but simply could not find the time to excuse herself. In the end, she ditched work and rushed back. It never crossed her mind that it would rain during her journey home. With Hansel and Gretel in mind, she ran like mad home only to discover that Felix had them covered.

She was moved at that moment.

Moved beyond words.

It did not stop there. As she caught a cold from being in the rain during her journey back, Felix had to take care of her too.

With that in mind, Lyla was between laughter and tears. It was a complex of emotions.

Were these the supposed changes of circumstances following the passing of time?

Watching as Lyla drank the hot chocolate in tears and laughter, Felix reached out and caressed her head. He spoke with a doting voice, “What’s wrong?”

Lyla shook her head. “Nothing.” She then finished the hot chocolate.

Gazing at Lyla, Felix pursed his lips and said, “Lola still refuses to save Gretel...”

Lyla merely looked back without saying a word.

“But don’t worry, I will think of a way for her to save Gretel.”

Lyla’s tears gushed down.

She knew.

She knew Felix would save Gretel.

“Why are you crying, silly? Did the rain get to your head?” Felix gave her head a good rub.

“Felix...” Lyla whimpered. “Thank you, really, thank you.” She jumped into his embrace.

No words could replace the genuineness of this hug.

Felix cuddled Lyla back. She was by his side and yet felt so far away.

Perhaps this was the only thing he could do for her.

“Lyla?”

“Huh?”

“Can you keep me company today? Just for one night,” Felix looked at her and asked.

Lyla met his eyes and nodded. “... Okay.”

Smiling at Lyla, Felix extended his arm and wiped away her tears.

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“Let’s see how things go.”

“How is it going on your end? Do you need me to send Jack over?” Orpheus asked.

“There’s no need for that for now. I’ll let you know once I get the latest.”

“Sure.”

The call was hung up after the brief exchange.

Lingo turned to Hansel. Although he was young, he was able to keep his cool, unlike most people.

She could tell that he had been holding in his pain regarding the matter with Gretel.

“If, I’m saying, if Gretel can pull through, I would suggest for you two to go into training soon. Only by doing so, you won’t be at other people’s mercy,” Lingo muttered.

“I know.” Hansel nodded and turned to her. “I will send Gretel in if she ever gets better.”

He thought that he could protect his loved ones once he had the ability but one thing was clear, there would always be an oversight no matter how potent a person was.

Hence, Hansel’s only choice was to let Gretel go. At least, he could be assured that this would never happen again.

With that in mind, Hansel secretly made up his mind.

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The next day.

Lyla was back first thing in the morning.

She took notice of Mark the moment she took strides into the ward. He was keeping watch by Gretel’s bed.

As their eyes met, Lyla’s eyes welled up. Even she did not realize that her tears were beyond her control lately.

With her back, Mark got up and approached her.

“Back?”

“Yes.”

“Everything okay?”

Lyla stared at him in silence before reaching out to hug him tightly.

Smelling his scent and feeling his body’s temperature, her mind was finally at rest. It was a sense of relief like never before.

Embracing her, Mark curled his lips. “What’s wrong?”

“I made you worry.”

“As long as you’re fine.”

“Felix agreed to save Gretel,” Lyla replied.

Mark faintly perked up the corner of his lips. “I know.”

Lyla loosened her grip over him. “How do you know?”

Mark kept his eyes on her, answering in his mind. ‘It was because of Lyla and because of Gretel.’

Although Gretel was his daughter, the time Felix spent together with Gretel was definitely not less than with him. Hence, as ruthless as Felix could be, he would still give his word for Lyla’s sake.

It indeed turned out as he expected.

Mark grinned. “Are you hungry? Let me get you breakfast.”

“I’m fine. I want to see Gretel.” Lyla walked in and studied Gretel who was motionless in bed. “Has she been unconscious this whole time?”

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