Looking at the bright red indicator light above the operating room, Cheng Xiangling and Cheng Wan frowned, practically frantic with worry.

So much time has passed, and my uncle still hasn't come out; his fate is unknown. Meanwhile, my aunt is still receiving an IV drip.

They wanted to help, but they were at a loss for what to do.

Cheng Yuanfang knew his two daughters were also concerned about his health, but he still waved his hand and said in a low, hoarse voice:

"Just leave it here for now. I don't have much of an appetite right now, so I'll eat it later."

"Banxia must be feeling really bad right now. Since you're here, why don't you go and keep her company?"

Cheng Xiangling and Cheng Wan exchanged a glance, knowing that Cheng Yuanfang wouldn't be able to eat in peace until his uncle came out, so they didn't insist any further.

"Okay, then we'll head over to the ward first."

It had been many years since I last met Lin Banxia.

The Cheng family has always had a good relationship. The two families often get together, and no matter how busy they are with work, they always make sure to have a reunion dinner during holidays.

Therefore, the two sisters have a very good relationship with their aunt. However, so much has happened over the years that their feelings are inevitably complicated.

Walking heavily towards the ward, Cheng Xiangling and Cheng Wan put on smiles and were about to greet each other casually.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he pushed open the door, he saw Lin Banxia lying on the hospital bed, staring blankly at the pale ceiling above her head.

Overwhelmed with heartache, her beautiful eyes seemed to lose their sparkle, becoming empty and numb.

Two lines of tears streamed down her cheeks, but she seemed completely oblivious and made no reaction.

When Cheng Xiangling and Cheng Wan saw Lin Banxia like this, they were instantly heartbroken, and their eyes also welled up with tears. They quickly went to the bedside and gently comforted her.

"Don't cry, Auntie. If your uncle saw you like this, he would be heartbroken."

"That's right, Auntie. You must take good care of yourself. Uncle is a lucky man, he'll be fine."

Seeing her two nieces whom she hadn't seen in a long time, Lin Banxia was both surprised and delighted. She quickly wiped away her tears and pretended to be nonchalant.

"Xiangling, Wanwan, you're here. Don't worry about me. My eyes just suddenly hurt a little. It's nothing."

The two sisters didn't expose her white lie. Instead, they held Lin Banxia's hands on either side, wanting to catch up with her.

The past was filled with too much pain, and they didn't want to talk about it, afraid of upsetting Lin Banxia. So they only picked some light and cheerful topics to help her calm down.

“Auntie, we have listened to every song you have released over the years. We are always proud to have an aunt like you.”

"We were so happy to find out that we could meet you today. Seeing you reminded us of the lively scene when we reunited years ago."

Lin Banxia listened with a smile throughout the conversation between the two sisters.

"When your aunt saw you last time, you two were just little kids. I never imagined that you would grow into such beautiful young ladies in the blink of an eye."

"Although we haven't been able to meet all these years, your aunt has always missed you all very much."

After chatting for a few minutes, Lin Banxia even took Cheng Wan's hand in return and gently comforted her.

“I know everything that’s happened to you lately, Wanwan. Your aunt wants to tell you that you did the right thing. Divorce is not a big deal.”

“Our Wanwan is a lucky girl. Wenjun is a good-for-nothing. He should have been dumped long ago. Our Wanwan’s good man is still waiting for you.”

Lin Banxia's words were filled with deep concern, which touched Cheng Xiangling and Cheng Wan deeply. They couldn't help but shed tears and softly call out to her.

"Auntie."

"Good boy."

Lin Banxia smiled and responded, but as she looked at the two girls' delicate faces, a childlike face came to mind.

Her daughter is about the same age as the two sisters, and by now she should have grown into a graceful, gentle, and beautiful young woman.

Unfortunately, she doesn't know if she'll ever have the chance to see that scene again in her lifetime.

The thought of missing so many years of her daughter's growth, and the possibility that she might not recognize her daughter even if they were walking down the street together, made Lin Banxia purse her lips tightly.

The sadness gradually rose, almost threatening to engulf her completely.

Thinking of Song Mingqian, who was seriously injured, her feelings became even more complicated.

After a long silence, Lin Banxia murmured softly, as if in a dream:

"How is your uncle now? Has he come out of the operating room? Has the doctor said how well he is recovering, and whether he will have any long-term effects?"

Since arriving at the hospital, Cheng Xiangling and Cheng Wan haven't even seen Song Mingqian once.

He couldn't answer any of the questions Lin Banxia asked.

After stammering for a while, the two could only manage a weak smile, so they changed the subject.

"Uncle... he's fine, he's doing well. But Aunt, you look so pale. You should take better care of yourself and make sure you get better."

Lin Banxia is an adult who has worked for so many years, how could she be fooled by their two sentences?

Seeing Cheng Xiangling and Cheng Wan's hesitant manner, her expression grew increasingly gloomy.

The thought that Song Mingqian might be gone and that they would never see each other again sent a sharp pain through her heart, which she found hard to accept.

Seeing Lin Banxia like this, Cheng Xiangling and Cheng Wan felt both heartache and worry, and their hearts were also heavy with suppressed emotions.

They only knew that Lin Banxia's physical health was not good, but they were unaware that she had developed extremely serious psychological problems.

They treated her like any other patient, gently comforting and guiding her.

“My uncle is only in his early forties, so young, he’ll definitely be fine, Auntie, don’t worry about him.”

"It's dinner time now. We brought a lot of dishes, all of which are your and your uncle's favorites. Auntie, please eat some while they're hot."

"Only by filling your stomach can your body recover quickly."

Lin Banxia took the lunchbox. In order not to worry the two sisters, she forced herself to eat a small half bowl of rice, even though she really didn't have much of an appetite.

"After receiving IV fluids all afternoon, my stomach is so full that I can't stand it anymore. I'm already stuffed."

Seeing that she was willing to eat, Cheng Xiangling and Cheng Wan, those two silly girls, were relieved, thinking that their aunt had finally overcome her mental hurdle.

Just then, there was a noise outside, which sounded like the operating room door opening.

Cheng Xiangling and Cheng Wan were worried about Song Mingqian's health, so they hurriedly packed up their lunchboxes and quickly stood up, saying:

"Aunt, you should rest first. We'll go check on Uncle and come back to keep you company right away."