Chapter 1078

Loving someone could make people lose all sense of reason and self-control. Even so, Teresa still couldn’t bring herself to believe it; it just didn’t seem possible to her.

‘Are those crocodile tears, or is she truly being sincere?’ Teresa wondered. All she knew was that, no matter what, Yalena shouldn’t have an easy time.

Eason had already left the hospital and got into his car. He arrived at a DNA testing center, his expression grim and determined.

“Mr. Robert, I had a test done at your center before. This time, I want you to personally do this DNA test for me. I’m not leaving, not even for a second, until I get the results,” Eason said firmly.

William replied, “Mr. Kelly, the results will take at least ten hours or so. Why don’t you go home and rest? Don’t worry, I’ll do the test myself, and as soon as the results are ready, I’ll call you right away.”

“No need. I’ll wait here in person, no matter how long it takes,” Eason insisted. Eason sat down. Right now, all he wanted was to know if Yalena was his daughter.

In the hospital, the red light outside the operating room went off. Lucas was no longer in immediate danger and had been transferred to the intensive care unit for close monitoring.

Yalena pushed herself up, still a bit shaky on her legs. “That’s great. I’m going to see Lucas…”

Teresa grabbed Yalena’s arm. “Just go. Lucas barely survived. He’s suffered enough because of you. Please, don’t ever show up in front of him again.”

“I’ll protect him from now on. I won’t let him get hurt ever again. I’m going to see Lucas,” Yalena insisted. She shook off Teresa’s grip and marched straight to the ward.

Even after having so much blood drawn, she couldn’t feel any pain at all. She just sat at Lucas’s bedside, holding his hand.

“Lucas, open your eyes and look at me, okay? I’m right here,” Yalena whispered, her voice trembling with hope. Her hand, crusted with dried blood, gently caressed Lucas’s cheek.

Teresa walked in and said, “I’m saying this one more time. Just leave, will you? If Lucas wakes up and sees you, he might just faint again.”

Yalena shook her head. “I’m not leaving. I have to protect Lucas. I swear, I won’t let him get hurt ever again. As long as Lucas is okay, I’ll let you off the hook.”

“That’s funny. Am I supposed to thank you for letting me off? Just wait. You’re definitely going to have to take legal responsibility this time,” Teresa snapped.

‘She hurt Lucas this badly and still acts like this. And now I’m supposed to thank her for her so-called kindness?’ she thought, feeling even more exasperated.

Yalena’s eyes never left Lucas for a second. “I love him. Just give me a chance. I promise I’ll be good to him.”

“Are you crazy or just plain insane? Why would I ever give you a chance? So you can hurt me and my family all over again?” Teresa snapped.

Teresa was about to call the cops when Yalena suddenly yelled out to stop her. “Don’t call the police. Lucas hasn’t woken up yet, and I need to see him open his eyes with my own eyes.”

“You’re out of chances,” Teresa snapped, already reaching for her phone as she started to dial. Just then, Lucas woke up. He opened his eyes, looking a bit lost and confused.

“Lucas.” Teresa rushed over, her voice filled with relief. Yalena was right there too, standing nearby. Lucas glanced at Teresa and looked over at Yalena.

Yalena burst into tears. “I’m so glad you’re awake. I’m so sorry, Lucas. I let you get hurt again.”

Teresa quickly stepped in. “Lucas, don’t listen to her. Yalena was the one who had someone run you over. I’m calling the police right now.” ‘I can’t let this woman have another chance to hurt Lucas,’ Teresa thought firmly.

“Wait, Teresa,” Lucas called out weakly. He stopped her, his voice barely above a whisper. “Don’t call the police yet, okay? I’m fine now.”