Prosperous Marriage: Married to My Brother-in-law

Chapter 401: It's Hard To Keep The Truth Hidden (2)_1

Not long after Marcel Horne was wheeled into the ward, the leaders from his military unit rushed over upon hearing the news.

Everyone was comforting Sovia Morris and her husband.

Later, the rescued child, along with his parents and relatives, also arrived. They all expressed their gratitude and shared their sorrow for Marcel Horne.

"Glades, Julia is pregnant. You should take Julia and Adele home first. We're here with the doctors, so there's no need to worry," Mr. Horne suddenly said to Glades Horne, then he instructed Adele Horne, "Adele, when you get home, remember to keep your lips sealed. You mustn't let the rest of the family know about your second brother's accident. Your grandmother is old; she won't be able to bear the news of your second brother's accident."

"Uncle, I'm fine. We want to wait here until Brother Marcel wakes up," Julia said hurriedly. Glades Horne's heart was still with Marcel. Asking him to go home now felt like asking for his life, didn't it?

"Uncle, I understand," Adele Horne said, choking back a sob.

Marcel Horne was a soldier who usually stayed with his unit and rarely came home. It was possible to keep his injury a secret from the family. The greatest fear was that Marcel Horne would never be able to stand again, making it impossible to hide the truth any longer.

「About half an hour later」

Marcel Horne woke up.

When he opened his eyes, he saw his mother's and his beloved woman's tear-filled faces, and he met the concerned gaze of his most respected elder brother. Remembering what had happened, he exerted himself to soothe his mother and Ruby Bluen, saying, "Mom, Ruby, I'm fine. Don't cry."

"Marcel, you're awake."

Ruby Bluen stepped forward, took his large hand in hers, and while wiping away her own tears, responded to Marcel Horne, "I won't cry anymore, I won't cry."

"Ruby, I'm sorry for making you worry," Marcel Horne said softly. The last thing he wanted to see was Ruby Bluen's tears; they always felt like needles piercing his heart.

Ruby Bluen couldn't hold back any longer. She bent down to hug Marcel Horne's head, her voice, thick with sobs, reaching his ears in broken fragments, "Marcel… if you really don't want me to worry… then you have to get well soon... quickly!"

Marcel Horne's face was filled with tenderness. He gently pushed Ruby Bluen away with his hand that didn't have an IV, gazed at her softly, and said in a gentle voice, "You look terrible when you cry. Stop crying. I'll be fine; just a few days in the hospital."

Hearing this, Ruby Bluen's expression stiffened. Then, she nodded forcefully, biting her lower lip tightly, not daring to tell Marcel Horne what the doctor had said.

Everyone tacitly agreed not to tell Marcel Horne for the time being. Since the anesthesia hadn't completely worn off, Marcel Horne himself couldn't feel anything unusual in his legs and remained very optimistic.

The doctor came in and said that Marcel Horne had just awakened and needed rest. He asked the family to step out, assuring them that the nurses on duty would take good care of Marcel Horne.

Glades Horne privately asked the doctor for details about Marcel Horne's injuries, and the doctor answered his questions meticulously. Marcel Horne's feet were too severely injured. Even if he cooperated fully with the treatment, it would take at least half a year for him to stand again, and possibly several years. Moreover, it required Marcel Horne to have strong willpower. If Marcel Horne lost hope and gave up on himself, he would never be able to stand again.

After understanding the extent of Marcel Horne's injuries, Glades Horne took Julia Bluen and Adele Horne home.

He had to find some of the best doctors to treat Marcel.

Although there were many authoritative experts in the city's hospitals, he felt that more opinions might bring more hope.

So, Glades Horne tirelessly searched for the best doctors for Marcel Horne.

The Horne family's physician, Doctor Lei, was also brought to the hospital. With the assistance of other doctors, he examined Marcel Horne's foot injury. His conclusion was the same as that of Marcel Horne's attending physician.

After the anesthesia wore off, Marcel Horne realized his legs seemed to have lost sensation; he could only feel pain when they were pinched hard. He immediately pressed his parents, Ruby Bluen, and everyone else for answers. Ultimately, the doctor told him that his feet were severely injured and he would need to use a wheelchair for some time after being discharged.

Hearing that he would need a wheelchair, Marcel Horne felt as if he were sinking into an abyss. He couldn't process anything else the doctor said. His only thought was that he had become a cripple.

Then, he fell silent and even grew despondent.

For anyone, to be full of life and then suddenly unable to stand was an unbearable blow. Even a stoic man like Marcel Horne found it difficult to cope with such a sudden calamity.

No matter how much everyone tried to comfort him, he ignored them all.

The only person who could elicit any reaction from him was Ruby Bluen.

Ruby Bluen handed all her work over to her father and brother, dedicating herself completely to accompanying and caring for Marcel Horne. Chris Bluen had always strongly disapproved of Ruby's relationship with Marcel. However, after the accident and given the special circumstances, he could hardly forbid Ruby from taking care of him.

However, upon learning that Marcel Horne would need a wheelchair, Chris Bluen and Scarlett Taylor's brows furrowed ever more tightly. They secretly began arranging potential matches for Ruby, becoming increasingly unwilling to let her stay with Marcel Horne. No one could guarantee that Marcel Horne would ever stand again. It wasn't that they were selfish; what parent would willingly let their daughter marry someone who might be confined to a wheelchair for life?

Despite Glades Horne bringing in many first-rate medical specialists, the prognosis remained the same.

Marcel Horne became even more despondent, and his chances of standing again grew slimmer.

Sovia Morris and Mr. Horne still hadn't truly accepted Ruby Bluen. But seeing how wholeheartedly she cared for Marcel, and noticing that he only showed some reaction in her presence, they were reluctant to voice any objections. They were somewhat moved by Ruby's silent dedication, and Sovia's attitude towards her had softened.

「In the blink of an eye」

Marcel Horne had been in the hospital for six days.

The Horne siblings and Julia Bluen rushed to the hospital whenever they had a free moment, but all three kept Marcel Horne's situation a secret from the rest of the family.