Natalie continued to sit in the waiting room, waiting for Albert to wake up so she could finally see him. Yesterday, when he had called her, she had sensed something was off, but she had believed his words when he said he was fine. Now, she deeply regretted not visiting him that very day.
Justin sat quietly by her side, having canceled all his meetings for the day. Natalie hadn't eaten anything for hours, so he arranged a quick meal for her and gently urged her to eat, even though she clearly wasn't in the mood.
Hours passed, and it was now noon.
Finally, the nurse approached them. "Mr. Ford is awake. Only two people are allowed to visit at a time."
Sephina, who had been unusually quiet until now, immediately stood up at the news. Natalie wanted to rush to Albert, but knowing that Sephina was his wife, she held herself back—it was only right for her to go first. Jay accompanied Sephina into the room.
