C12 Staying Here to Take Care of Her!

"That's true," Ye Sunuan suddenly realized, her mother's words reminding her that she needed to continue the unfinished conversation with Murong Yu.

"Alright, don't worry. Let's go and see what's happening. Otherwise, your dad will accuse me of playing favorites," Luo Yu said, though inwardly she was seething with resentment. Why couldn't that wretch just die?

Upon arriving at the hospital bed, Ye Sunuan and Luo Yu found that Ye Suhee had just been moved there by a nurse and was still unconscious.

Ye Suhee's bed was in a luxurious private room with no spare bed. Before leaving, the nurse thoughtfully informed Murong Yu, "There's a fold-out bed at the nurse's station. You can grab one if needed."

"I understand. Thank you," Murong Yu responded with a polite nod.

"Mr. Yu, are you going to stay the night?" Ye Sunuan hurriedly inquired upon hearing the nurse's offer.

"Yes, I'll stay and look after her," Murong Yu answered softly, glancing at Ye Suhee's closed eyes and realizing for the first time how vulnerable the usually defiant girl could be.

"Mr. Yu shouldn't have to sleep on a fold-out bed," Ye Sunuan said as she stepped forward. "There's an extra bed in my room. You should sleep there."

"Nonsense!" Ye Shengcheng rarely scolded Ye Sunuan, but he did now. "Your sister is unconscious. It's only right for Murong Yu to stay with her."

"Dad..." Ye Sunuan's lips quivered with a sense of injustice.

"Don't scold her," Luo Yu quickly interjected, shielding Ye Sunuan from Ye Shengcheng's rebuke. "Nuan is just considering what's best for Murong. With Suhee unconscious, what good will it do to stay by her side? It's better to let her rest quietly, and Murong can get some proper rest too."

Luo Yu spoke with such conviction that Ye Shengcheng found himself at a loss for words.

Murong Yu, being the treasured only son of the Murong family, really shouldn't be subjected to such exhausting tasks.

The conversation came to a standstill until Murong Yu finally spoke up, "Mom, Dad, you've both had a long day, worrying about Nuan and Suhee. Please, go back and get some rest."

Upon hearing the possibility of a plan, Luo Yu feigned uncertainty and inquired, "And what about Nuan..."

"I'll stay with her," Murong Yu assured her firmly.

"Good. With you here, I can rest easy," Luo Yu said with a slight smile, turning to Ye Shengcheng, "Master, we should head back and get some rest. You must be tired as well."

Ye Shengcheng glanced at Ye Suhee lying in the hospital bed, then at Ye Sunuan's hopeful gaze, and finally nodded, departing with Luo Yu.

In the hallway, Ye Shengcheng suddenly turned to Luo Yu, who was linking arms with him, and asked, "Do you still harbor any resentment towards Hee?"

Ye Shengcheng was well aware of Luo Yu's feelings towards her eldest daughter, but given the day's extraordinary circumstances, he felt compelled to voice his question.

"A grudge?" Luo Yu asked with a laugh, "Master, considering Ye Suhee's status, why would I bear any grudge against her?"

Ye Shengcheng knew the truth about Ye Suhee's background, even though Luo Yu didn't spell it out.

Seeing that Ye Shengcheng remained silent, Luo Yu pressed on, "Besides, Murong and Nuan were meant to be together. Had it not been for Ye Suhee's meddling, would my daughter need to endure such hardship? And you're asking me if I hold a grudge?"

As Luo Yu spoke, her frustration grew. Sensing his own unease, Ye Shengcheng didn't wish to continue the debate. After offering a few words of comfort, they both headed home.

By now, it was ten o'clock at night.

"Nuan, you must be exhausted too. Go get some rest," Murong Yu suggested, sitting by the bedside. His demeanor didn't suggest he was ready to leave with Ye Sunuan.

"Mr. Yu, won't you come back with me?" Ye Sunuan asked, her large eyes welling up with a sense of hurt.

"Let's wait until Suhee wakes up," Murong Yu replied, his emotions still a jumble. It wasn't that he didn't want to be with Ye Sunuan; he just needed some time alone to sort through his feelings.

Ye Sunuan moved closer to Murong Yu, resting her head gently on his shoulder, and whispered, "I'm scared to be alone, Nuan."