Substitute Mother
Chaptre 85. Hold You Once Again
As Maria's shock at Mark's accident had not ended, Jeanno came to the hospital with a woman who looked like Nayara. Making Maria take a step back to hit Jose's chest so surprised. Jose also seems equally surprised, because his eyeballs are perfectly rounded behind the glasses.
“I'll explain later. How's Mark doing, Uncle?”
Jose massaged his wife's shoulders gently while helping her stand up properly before answering the nephew's question. “Mark had dropped earlier. But thank goodness God still lets her be with us”
There was a breath of relief from both Jeanno and Judith. “Thank God. Along the way I've been scared to death in case something bad” happens
“But the doctor explained that Mark's critical period was still not passed. We asked a lot to pray” Maria added. He looked at Judith. Amazed, as if to see the dead alive again.
“Eum” Jeanno berdehem. “She Judith, Nayara's twin sister. I asked her to dress up like Nayara for a while, because I still can't explain to Aera what happened to her birth mother”
Judith nodded her head at a glance, intending to give a greeting to Mark's parents. Replied with the same nod.
“Sorry just told Mom and Uncle. I thought it would be a great surprise to suddenly bring a woman who was very similar to Nayara. When I heard Mark had a seizure, I thought of nothing but bringing him here. And well.”
Mary stepped up, framing Judith's face with her two warm hands. “You.. I can hardly tell you apart from Nayara”
Judith smiled awkwardly. Maria took him in a short hug. “Please take care of Aera, she is our little angel”
Judith nodded, of course she would look after Aera without even being asked. “Yes, thanks for the advice, Bibi”
“Now Judith and I are here. If you want to go home, or eat, go”
“But, Jean.”
“I don't want to hear any rebuttal, Mother. You've been here since yesterday, now it's my turn to look after Mark. Do not let you also fall ill for neglecting rest and eating. I promise I'll give you news if something happens”
Jose embraces his wife, confirming Jeanno's remarks. “True word Jeanno. It's good we rest for a while, believe our son will be fine”
Mary looked at Judith and Jeannos in turn. No, it's not that he doesn't trust his beloved nephew. But his heart was heavy leaving Mark who was struggling to live in there. But on the other hand what Jeanno said was true. If until they both fall ill, it will be troublesome and add another burden.
“Jeanno, Mother Tipped Mark, yes?”
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Tyona had just finished folding her dry clothes when her phone rang. Appears Jeffrey's name as caller ID. She reluctantly answered her husband's call.
“Ya?”
“Prepare, Anna. Mama's taking us to dinner at her house. I'm still in Poli, maybe it'll be about 25 more minutes”
Tyona's pinching her phone. How could she face her in-laws after what Jeffrey gave her?
“Anna, did you hear me?”
“Oh. yes, alright”
The phone connection was cut off unilaterally. Tyona was still in the original position, sticking her phone to her ear as if she was still connected to her husband. A second passed, the woman's hand came down, realizing that there was probably nothing more she could fix from her marriage. The thought of a farewell, bringing back Tyona in deep sobbing.
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Judith looked, smiling. “Not a problem for me. Sorry also because I don't know if my whereabouts are still you're hiding. If you know then I prefer to be dropped off at stop”
“Not your fault”
Silent. The two sat in a quiet ICU waiting room. Some medical personnel passed by, the rest came back again just the two of them.
“Johnny. Do you think he'll help us?”
Judith pressed her shoulders, and she hesitated. “I don't know. But I know Hannah as far as I can remember. He can't possibly betray Brother Mark. She must have wanted to fight back, but was deterred by her mother's threats. Sir, what if Brother Mark is aware and realises that Hannah..”.
Oh, neither Judith nor Jeanno knew that the cause of Mark's accident was none other than ‘ksurutan’ that came through his phone.
“What do you call that Louis, who is he?”
“He's the owner of Victoire. Building that club from 0 to what it is today. Louis also selected the dancers directly. I don't know him very well because he's not seen very often. Victoire's business he left to Johnny as his right hand. I was also surprised how early Louis' interest in Hannah was because from the beginning, he showed no signs of any”
“I feel like a bad friend because there wasn't when Hannah was in trouble. Had he come to me to borrow money, there was no need to rethink I would have given it. Compared to him he had to get into the trap of Louis”
Jeanno reached out, clasped Judith's hand and rubbed it gently.
“I'm worried about him, sir. Hannah.she's different from us other dancers. He was never dragged into the dark of the night world. Granted she's an erotic dancer, but she's never willing to let another guy fuck her for whatever her money offers”
“Sorry if I misheard, but didn't her sister say Hannah was pregnant with Louis's child?”
Judith breathed heavily. “I'm sure it's just a trap. Men like Louis, will not take anything to the detriment. Do you think it is difficult to forge a statement from the Hospital? In a sophisticated era like now everything can be done easily”
“I regret the attitude of his mother who immediately believed in Louis. Considering her mother was the only one Hannah had after her father left, Hannah would definitely obey her will even if it went against her heart”
“If you were in Hannah's position. What would you choose?”
Judith turned her head, letting her neutrals exchange with Jeanno's.
“Of course I will choose the man I love. Family is precious. But I've sacrificed a lot all along. Peddling my body to dance in skimpy clothes in front of dozens of masang naughty men, is difficult and disgusting. When I have the choice to be happy with my man, why not? I deserve to be happy”
Jeanno smiled. “One more time, you reminded me of myself 8 years ago when I ran away from home and chose to be with Nayara”
“What we think is right, not necessarily Hannah also thought the same thing. Hannah chose to join Louis, definitely with a lot of consideration. One of them is afraid if something happens to his mother”
Judith leaned her head against the wall, piercing in frustration. “Then according to Master we have to how? I'm sure they'll be married soon. And what do I fear, what about Brother Mark?”
Jeanno tightened his grasp, now that their fingers were clinging to each other. “We're trying to find a way to help Hannah and Mark as much as we can. Now you calm yourself first, don't panic”
Judith nodded, pulling and exhaling slowly to throw out her panic.
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