The doctor removed his mask, his expression serious but faintly reassuring. "His life is no longer in danger. We've performed gastric lavage on Lu Bochen and given him the necessary treatment. His condition has stabilized, but he'll need to remain hospitalized for observation for a while. Could a family member come with me to complete the admission paperwork?"
Everyone in the Lu family breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that Lu Bochen was out of danger.
Lu Yuan handed Song Zhilan over to Lu Xunli to support, then stepped forward and told the doctor, "I'm his father. I'll go."
"All right, please follow me."
As the doctor and Lu Yuan disappeared down the hall, Lu Xunli helped Song Zhilan sit down nearby and softly comforted her.
Lu Xiaoxiao stopped Lu Yubai just then. "You said this was all your fault. What happened?"
Now that she knew Lu Bochen was out of danger, Lu Xiaoxiao's voice had regained its composure.
Lu Yubai wiped away his tears and answered, "Bochen was the first to find out something had happened to you on the Deserted Island. He'd been watching the livestream the whole time, and he told Mom and me you were in trouble. When we rushed off to find you, he said he wanted to come too. I was worried there'd be no one to look after him if he came to the island, so I wouldn't let him board the plane. I even said... I told him not to be a nuisance... It's all my fault for saying something so hurtful, but I really know I was wrong..."
As he spoke, Lu Yubai grew increasingly guilt-stricken, his voice fading. Finally, he raked a hand through his hair and hung his head dejectedly, muttering, "I really didn't think Bochen would