Chapter 605: Chapter 605

Haruka Yuzan picked up the family medical kit and first did a simple dressing on Otome Mizuko's wound, then immediately took out his phone and called an ambulance.

The lights inside the villa quickly came on, and everyone woke up from their sleep.

Haruka Yuzan didn't have time to explain the situation to others. He carried Otome Mizuko downstairs. The villa was located in the center of Shinjuku, with a hospital nearby, so the ambulance came quickly. Haruka Yuzan got into the ambulance with her.

"Mr. Haruka, what's wrong with Yumeko?"

"It's nothing, Sister Reiko. You go back to rest. I'll take care of this."

Before they could say another word, the ambulance door was already closed.

Reiko Onodera and a few others stood at the villa's entrance, silently watching the ambulance gradually move away...

The night in Tokyo was like the deep sea shrouded in gloom, oppressive and profound.

The street alleys were lit by neon lights flickering with a cold glow. They were supposed to symbolize liveliness, yet at this moment, they seemed to strain to dispel the thick nocturnal darkness, appearing weak and weary beneath the heavy nightshade.

Haruka Yuzan never thought that instead of using 'Brother Cheng's Confession,' it was Otome Mizuko who hurt herself.

In the ambulance, the young lady lay quietly on the bed. Her lips were a bit pale, but those cat-like eyes still fixed on Haruka Yuzan.

Haruka Yuzan held her other small hand tightly, his expression serious and tense, "Yumeko, don't worry, you'll be fine."

Otome Mizuko managed a faint smile, "I'm fine, Haruka... I'm really happy that you care about me."

"Don't say things like that anymore..."

Haruka Yuzan felt a prick in his heart, reaching out to brush away the hair from her forehead.

The hospital arrived quickly.

Otome Mizuko was directly sent to the VIP ward. Since her wound was treated in time, after a series of examinations, it was determined that she had just lost a bit more blood, and there was no serious issue.

This hospital also had shares from the Otome Family, so with the young lady injured, almost all doctors above the director level were present, and even the director, who was enjoying the nightlife, came running in a fluster.

Otome Mizuko looked at the many people in the ward impatiently and sent them all away.

"Mr. Haruka, the young lady asks you to go in."

Upon hearing this, Haruka Yuzan nodded, pondered for a moment, and still opened the door, walking in slowly.

Otome Mizuko lay on the bed, her slightly pale face exuding a fragile, wilted beauty.

"Mr. Haruka, I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you."

Her final syllable trembled lightly, and Haruka Yuzan felt an indescribable pang of sorrow in his heart.

Just imagine a girl willing to die for you, how many boys in the world could withstand such a 'beauty's trap'?

"Yumeko, it's me who should be sorry to you." Haruka Yuzan sat by the bed, eyes filled with guilt and heartache.

He had imagined many endings, most of which involved himself being killed, followed by others in the villa meeting the same fate.

But he never thought that Otome Mizuko's love for him had surpassed the category of a sickly-attached love.

Because of love, she couldn't bear to hurt.

After discovering clues, she silently endured, using words to numb herself, hoping the beautiful bubble would last until the end.

"It's okay, Haruka, you don't need to blame yourself."

Otome Mizuko gently stroked his cheek, a smile forming on her pale lips:

"Perhaps, after today, I might be able to accept it."

The conversation was somewhat heavy.

Haruka Yuzan wasn't sure how to respond.

Just then, footsteps could be heard from outside the ward.

Otome Toyama entered with a grim expression.

"Yumeko, how can you be so fragile!"

His eyes showed a trace of heartache, but it quickly disappeared behind the facade of a 'stern patriarch.'

No paternal kindness, just reproach from a family perspective:

"You thought of suicide over such a small matter—how can I trust the family to you? You've let me down!"

Otome Mizuko showed no expression, turning her head away without speaking.

Seeing Otome Toyama's reproach, Haruka Yuzan stood up, unable to keep silent for Yumeko's sake:

"Uncle, this was my fault. Please don't blame Yumeko."

Otome Toyama glanced at him, letting out a cold snort.

"The Otome Family is large and prosperous. If I blame you, can you take responsibility?!"

"Don't talk to Haruka in that tone!"

For the first time, Otome Mizuko spoke up, and she sided with Haruka Yuzan.

Otome Toyama's frown deepened, staring at his daughter, Yumeko's brows full of defiance, with no intention to back down despite contradicting her father.

He was very angry: "From now on, you have no ties to the Otome Family. Let's see what you become after leaving the Otome Family!"

He wanted to see submission in his daughter's eyes.

Unfortunately, there was none.

Haruka Yuzan was momentarily stunned, feeling that the present Otome Toyama was nothing like the patriarch he knew, becoming very unfamiliar.

He wanted to say more, but Otome Toyama had already left the ward in disappointment.

Haruka hesitated but didn't follow him.

He sat beside Otome Mizuko, feeling a dull ache in his heart.

The young lady lost everything.

Betrayal from family, friendship, and love.

"Haruka, you're all I have left now..."

Otome Mizuko didn't care about her status as the heir to the Otome Family; in her eyes, there was only Haruka.

Seeing this, Haruka's heart ached even more.

"Don't worry, Yumeko, this time I won't leave you again."

Haruka Yuzan stayed by Otome Mizuko's side until midnight.

When he went out to use the restroom, he suddenly saw a flickering light at the end of the corridor.

He approached and saw Otome Toyama.

This once-mighty patriarch looked utterly weary, with cigarette butts scattered on the ground, a witness to how long he had been waiting. The source of thɪs content is novelꞁire.net

Otome Toyama inquired.

Haruka Yuzan nodded. "Yes, she just closed her eyes."

Upon hearing this, the father let out a sigh of relief:

"In a few days, take Yumeko abroad for some relaxation."

He said, pausing for a moment:

"This is my last chance for you. After a month, Yumeko must return."

"Alright, I understand."

Given the current situation, Otome Mizuko appeared to be unwell.

This psychological dependency on Haruka Yuzan could only be treated slowly.

Perhaps a change of place, a change of environment, would do her good.

Looking at Otome Toyama, Haruka Yuzan finally spoke hesitantly:

"Uncle, I'm sorry I didn't take good care of Yumeko."

"No, it's not your fault, it's mine."

Otome Toyama threw the cigarette butt to the ground, extinguishing it with his leather shoes.

"I was too eager to retire, exposing Yumeko to too much too soon."