Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 145~ Isolated

"Mr Kingsley caught an infection," Doctor Steve told Lora.

He cleared his throat and added, "I asked if he had come into contact with someone who could have had a cold and he said yes. In his condition, he's susceptible to infections. His immune system has been compromised and his body is struggling to fight off the infection. We will keep him isolated for now and monitor him."

Lora's heart sank. She looked at the doctor and asked, "Does it mean I can't stay by his side?"

Doctor Steve shook his head and replied, "No, you can't. You can see him only once per day and before you go into the ward, you need to disinfect your body and change your clothes. Your husband's health might deteriorate if he's exposed to more bacteria." Lora bit her lip, worry churning her stomach. She had called for an air ambulance to pick Ryan up earlier that morning.

To say the children were scared to see their father motionless is an understatement. They were horrified.

It was shocking to see someone who looked perfectly fine the previous night suddenly get sick and pale.

"Is he going to get better?" Lora asked anxiously. "Can he be discharged later?"

Doctor Steve sighed heavily, a sad look in his eyes as he remarked, "Unfortunately, no. His condition has worsened. The only way he can get discharged is if he gets new stem cells. For now, we will give him some drugs to stabilise him. As long as he avoids reinfection, he can extend his life for a little longer."

Lora's heart clenched in pain. She didn't know what to tell the children about their father's condition and why he was going to stay in the hospital from now on.

However, this was not something she could hide anymore..

Looking at the doctor, Lora asked, "Can I see Ryan now?"

"Yes, you can. Let me ask a nurse to help you," Doctor Steve replied and left.

As Lora was waiting, she suddenly heard two familiar voices calling out to her.

"Mommy!"

and saw the twins walking towards her. They were

reached her, Diane had an apologetic look on her face as she said, "I'm sorry,

with the security team. She didn't want them to worry but looking at the fear and confusion on their faces, she realised that

is Daddy ok?" Ella asked, her eyes blurry

condition that requires him to be away from us for some time... this is to prevent him from getting more infections. You

going to die?" Ethan asked, looking up at his mother for

and that. Her eyes fluttered shut briefly as she tried to hold back her tears. She reached up and cupped Ethan's and Ella's cheeks, a

said he's trying his best to treat your father. So let's pray hard for him

you," a female voice echoed around them and Lora looked back and nodded at the

and uttered, "I'll be back. I'm going

see him too?" Ella requested. "I

isolation ward. But we will allow

and the

twins took a shower with medicated soap. They then put on sterilised blue gowns.

Lora explained to the children and they nodded in response. Then, the

looked at Ryan through the huge glass, her heart sinking seeing how pale and exhausted he had become in just a space of a few

Going inside can be dangerous, but you can stand outside and watch him through

lump in Lora's throat

to stay by Ryan's side but now, they

to be separated by

stay away from him to keep him healthy. Life can be cruel

entered the ward,