Zhou Yunxi was still asleep. The doctor told the couple that she had gone into a temporary coma and would be sent to a mental hospital when she regained consciousness.
Gu Ruochu and Huo Nanchen left the hospital and headed for the Huo residence.
It had been a difficult day for Gu Ruochu.
She had a snack in the kitchen and headed upstairs. Gu Ruochu lay on the bed, but she did not feel at ease.
"Don't be afraid. I'll have the bodyguards stand at the door and let my Golden Retriever come in and keep you company, all right?"
"All right."
Gu Ruochu had initially wanted Huo Nanchen to stay and keep her company. However, she noticed that he had something on his mind, and she could not bear to torment him. She only nodded and buried her body under the blanket.
Huo Nanchen tucked her in before standing up and pushing the door open.
His Golden Retriever quickly entered the room and wagged its tail.
The dog jumped onto Gu Ruochu's bed, and its head drooped on its furry front legs. Its eyes were dark and spirited.
Gu Ruochu reached out and stroked the dog's head. She felt a sense of relief when she saw the dog wagging its tail once again.
Nanny Zhang had noticed that Gu Ruochu was sad after the couple came back from the hospital.
When she saw Huo Nanchen come down the downstairs, she approached him worriedly. "Young Master, what's wrong with the Young Madam?"
"Nothing. She's just tired."
Nanny Zhang was slightly relieved. She saw Huo Nanchen holding his car keys and quickly asked, "Young Master, are you going back to the office?"
Huo Nanchen reached for his coat and nodded. "Take care of her for me. Call me if she needs anything."
"Okay."
Nanny Zhang went upstairs and saw several bodyguards guarding Gu Ruochu's bedroom door. It was a strange scene, but Nanny Zhang felt at ease. It was good to know that the Young Madam was safe.
Huo Nanchen drove to the hospital again after the doctor called to inform him that Zhou Yunxi had woken up.
She was in a stable condition and had not shown any signs of mental instability. She was sitting by the window and speaking to Aunt Xu.
Huo Nanchen wanted to ask her some questions. He hoped that Zhou Yunxi's stable condition would enable her to answer his questions.
"Mr. Huo."
Aunt Xu saw him and called out. When she saw that Zhou Yunxi's reaction had remained relatively calm, she was relieved.
"Is there anything else you want to ask? If there's anything you want to say, just say it. Otherwise, I don't know when I'll go crazy again."
Zhou Yunxi spoke calmly.
"Why do you think that Gu Ruochu is Gu Bo and Zhang Yuan's illegitimate daughter?"
Huo Nanchen's words reminded Zhou Yunxi of her golden bracelet.
"When Gu Bo brought the child, she was wearing a gold bracelet. The words engraved on the bracelet were, 'Life is sweet, like the first time we met.' Gu Bo named the child Gu Ruochu," Zhou Yunxi sneered, and her voice grew hoarse.
Her hatred for the child had soaked into her heart like a poison, making her restless day and night.
That was why she had tormented Gu Ruochu. She had wanted to find a way to let out the hatred in her heart.
"Where's the golden bracelet?"
"Gu Li and Huang Meixiang's have it. They even tried to threaten me with the golden bracelet. Haha..." Zhou Yunxi suddenly looked at Huo Nanchen. "I've said all I need to say. I've hated Gu Ruochu for twenty years. Let me atone for my sins now."
Zhou Yunxi put her hand on the wheelchair and turned it away from Huo Nanchen.
She had a desolate look on her face.