Chapter 434 Don’t Eat Food from Strangers
Time continued to tick away relentlessly
Because of Cedric’s thorough preparations, the Jarvis family couldn’t find any trace of the child.
Luna wasn’t here.
There was no trace of her!
Natalie had scoured every hospital in Simeria, her appearance growing more disheveled with
each passing moment. She resembled a madwoman lost in despair.
As she exited yet another hospital in disappointment, Irwin’s car was parked outside
He stepped out and saw Natalie’s disheveled state, devoid of any semblance of composure.
Her appearance radiated sheer desperation. If she had to sacrifice herself at this moment to
ensure Luna’s safety, she wouldn’t hesitate, right?”
With frantic fingers, she dialed Cedric’s number repeatedly. Upon hearing his phone switched off,
she sent messages, acknowledging Luna’s identity and even making a final plea.
[I’ll be the donor. I’ll save her!]
Deep down, the desperation she felt when sending that message was unfathomable
She had compromised.
She had!
Even though she was disgusted with everything related to Isabella, she finally submitted to him…
All for the sake of ensuring Cedric wouldn’t harm Luna!
Meanwhile, Cedric received the test results.
“Your Excellency,” Kyle spoke with a grave expression, holding up the conclusive results.
Luna was indeed Cedric’s daughter, and the compatibility between her and Kayla had been confirmed.
As Cedric’s eyes scanned the paternity report, emotions of tenderness and conflict flashed across his eyes.
When had that woman started to lie to him so blatantly?
Currently, Luna was on the hospital bed and had cried herself to sleep again
Observing the innocent face of the sleeping child, Cedric’s gaze softened even more.
“Has she been tested for physical compatibility?” he asked, voice laced with concern. Though organ donation posed minimal risks to a healthy donor, Luna appeared so fragile. Ultimately, it was still a surgery. Now, even more so, Cedric couldn’t afford any mishaps!
When Kyle heard Cedric’s question, he… couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for Natalie.
The question indicated Cedric’s decision. Even knowing Luna was his child, he still chose her to
save Kayla
“In the past three days, whenever she’s awake, she’s crying. She hardly eats anything,” Kyle responded gravely. His words hinted that despite the child’s good care at the Jarvis residence, the recent days had taken a toll on her.
Luna’s health wasn’t particularly good now, and making the decision to proceed with surgery on
her was unwise
Cedric’s voice grew heavy, “She hasn’t eaten anything?”
Kyle lowered his head, hiding the turmoil in his eyes. “The nurses tried, but the child just kept
crying.”
Upon hearing this, a chill emanated from Cedric
Throughout the wait, he had avoided seeing Luna, clearly reluctant to witness her distress. Yet, upon learning she hadn’t eaten, he approached her.
Luna sat on the bed, trembling from exhaustion, likely from crying too much. The nurse tried to
coax her, “Sweetheart, just take a bite. You need to eat.”
At this rate. Luna would starve to death.
Seeing Cedric, the nurse stood up and greeted him formally, “Mr. Johnson.”
Cedric ignored the nurse and moved closer. He stretched out his hand, and the nurse placed a
bowl into his hands.
He sat down and glanced at its contents. It was filled with food that was suitable for young children, and he didn’t know if it was suited to Luna’s taste. After all, judging from how much the Jarvis family treasured her, they must have taken exceptional care of her.
Scooping up a spoonful, he brought it to Luna’s l*ps. “Come on, open up.”
However, Luna cried even harder, resisting the spoon with surprising strength for such a small
frame
“Stop crying. Finish your meal, and I’ll take you to see your mother,” Cedric said gently
“I want my mommy!” Luna sobbed
But Cedric continued, “No food, no visit.”
Luna looked up at him with wary eyes, clearly distrustful!
Even at her young age, she must have inherited her guarded demeanor from Natalie.
“Open up.” Cedric urged.
He wasn’t accustomed to children. Kayla was different. She relied on him!
He tried to be gentle, especially with the wary look in Luna’s eyes, but found himself lost.
“Please eat,” he said as gently as possible.
He wanted to coax the little girl before him. She… was his daughter!
He suddenly realized that he was really a father.
Yet Luna remained silent, avoiding the food!
“Luna,” Cedric began.
“Grandma said not to eat food from strangers,” Luna said, interrupting him.
“I’m not a stranger, I’m…” Cedric’s voice choked, unable to finish.
Could he say he was her father?
Luna had no memory of ever having one..
“I want my mommy,” Luna sobbed again,
No one truly understood the kind of torment this place had been for her these past three days. Especially at night, her yearning intensified, and the nurses took turns trying to soothe her.
The nurses were nearing their breaking point, constantly on edge. Whenever they closed their
eyes, they felt they could hear Luna’s cries, causing them to question their sanity.
“Luna, let’s eat first, okay?” Cedric tried to speak patiently, but Luna wailed loudly.
I want my mommy! I want my mommy!”
Her persistence revealed the nurses‘ struggles over the past few days. Luna seemed almost defiant, refusing to listen, desperate only to find her mother.
Luna Cedric’s tone grew stern.
Clearly, he had reached his limits, especially with Kayla’s deteriorating condition: The medical
team had warned that without surgery soon, they might miss the critical window.
I want my mommy! Sob, sob…” Luna cried louder, sensing Cedric’s rising tension.
Bang!
In the end, Cedric’s patience shattered.
He slammed the bowl onto the small table, startling Luna even more.
