Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 686 - 683: His Life Hanging by a Thread

Chapter 686: Chapter 683: His Life Hanging by a Thread

Yanxi drove to the fly-over where Xia Yiwan once had an accident.

His speed was fast, and after getting off the fly-over, he drove towards the Mountain Road.

There were few cars on the Mountain Road, and he kept speeding up, charging through recklessly as if he had a death wish.

While taking a turn, a commercial vehicle suddenly came head-to-head with him.

The driver of the commercial vehicle apparently didn’t expect Yanxi’s car to be moving so fast and tried to avoid a collision, but it was too late.

Yanxi also saw the commercial vehicle. If he kept going straight, the two vehicles would inevitably crash.

If he were to involve another innocent family, he would truly be a great sinner.

After all, his life wasn’t worth much anymore, lately he had already arranged all his assets, in case —

Without much thought, Yanxi turned the steering wheel sharply, and just as his sports car was about to collide with the commercial vehicle, he drove off the cliff.

The sports car plummeted down the cliff.

In that moment, Yanxi experienced what Xia Yiwan must have felt when she plunged into the river.

Warm, thick liquid trickled down his forehead, blurring his vision.

It felt like something pierced his eye, causing excruciating pain.

But before he could really feel that pain for a few seconds, he was hit and lost consciousness.

...

After finalizing the engagement, Xia Yiwan returned home to remove her makeup.

She had just finished when her cellphone suddenly rang.

Seeing a call from Mother Yan, Xia Yiwan quickly answered.

"Aunt Yan."

At today’s engagement ceremony, Mother Yan had sent a gift.

As a former mother-in-law, the fact that she sent a present and wishes was something that Xia Yiwan already appreciated very much.

As soon as the call connected, Xia Yiwan heard Mother Yan’s crying.

"Aunt Yan, what’s wrong?"

Mother Yan did not speak.

Xia Yiwan sensed something was off, and upon listening closely, she recognized it as Mother Yan’s sobbing.

"Aunt Yan, what happened?"

Based on what Xia Yiwan knew about Mother Yan, she wouldn’t call crying on her engagement day unless something serious had happened.

Sobbing, Mother Yan said, "Wanwan, Yanxi’s car fell off the cliff on the Mountain Road, he was covered in blood when he was rescued, and he’s now in the emergency room..."

Upon hearing this, Xia Yiwan froze completely.

Her grip on the phone tightened and the color drained from her face.

"Aunt Yan, where are you right now?"

"I’m at the First Hospital."

"I’m coming right over."

The one who felt the greatest pressure from the fact that Yanxi wouldn’t live for many more years was Mother Yan.

For a mother who knew her son had only a few years to live, the heartbreak and suffering were indescribable.

In the midst of this, her husband, with whom she’d always had a good relationship, Mr. Yan, got involved with another woman.

Mr. Yan was a traditional man; he needed a successor.

And since Yanxi was not capable, in his heart, Yanxi became a pawn to be sacrificed.

As far as Xia Yiwan knew, the woman her husband was seeing was already pregnant.

Her son’s illness, her husband’s infidelity, and the existence of an illegitimate child were surely fatal blows for any woman!

Especially since not long ago, Xia Yiwan also learned from Yanxi that Mother Yan had been diagnosed with stomach cancer.

Xia Yiwan always felt she had it hard enough.

But now she realized that Mother Yan’s suffering was even greater.

Xia Yiwan changed her clothes and rushed out of her room.

Zhou Hengnian had just sent off the last of the guests and arrived back home just in time to see Xia Yiwan dashing out the door. Confusion crossed his face, "Wanwan, it’s so late. Where are you going?"

Xia Yiwan paused.

She hadn’t concealed from Zhou Hengnian that she had been through a marriage; she knew that hiding things, for the other person, was a kind of fatal injury.

When Zhou Hengnian learned of Yanxi’s accident, a trace of surprise showed in his eyes.

"I’ll go with you."

There were many guests that evening, and Zhou Hengnian had had quite a few drinks. Seeing the intoxication in his eyes, Xia Yiwan shook her head, "You should rest early. I’m going mainly to accompany Aunt Yan."

"You know, Aunt Yan was very good to me in the past."

Zhou Hengnian pondered for a moment.

He knew that if he went, it would only make Mother Yan feel worse.

"Okay, be careful driving."

Zhou Hengnian’s magnanimity and thoughtfulness moved Xia Yiwan deeply.

She stepped forward and hugged him spontaneously.

Zhou Hengnian felt her consolation, gently patting her back, "Go on!"

Xia Yiwan drove swiftly to the hospital.

By the time she arrived, Fu Yunshen, Wen Yuci, Gu Siting, and Ming Yao had all come.

Seeing Xia Yiwan, the group wasn’t too surprised.

"Wanwan, you’re here."

Xia Yiwan nodded and quickly approached Mother Yan.

Mother Yan was pale, her hands and feet cold. After Xia Yiwan walked over, she firmly grasped her hands.

"Aunt Yan, Yanxi will definitely be safe and sound."

Tears slid from the corners of Mother Yan’s eyes as she hoarsely said, "Yiwan, do you think this is Yanxi’s retribution?"

Xia Yiwan embraced Mother Yan, a sharp pain suddenly rising in her heart.

As much as she resented Yanxi, she had not wished for him to pay with his life.

"He will be safe," Xia Yiwan murmured softly.

The group waited nearly till dawn when the operation room lights went out.

The doctor came out looking exhausted.

Xia Yiwan steadied Mother Yan as they approached, "Doctor, how is Yanxi?"

The doctor removed his mask, looking at Mother Yan and Xia Yiwan, "We managed to save him, but his left leg was severely injured, we had to amputate it. Also, his eyes were damaged by glass shards; he will need a corneal transplant to regain his vision."

"Additionally, the patient’s body was already compromised. With the severity of this accident, even though his life is saved, he might only have less than a year to live."

Mother Yan’s body wobbled unsteadily.

She almost fainted in Xia Yiwan’s arms.

Upon hearing this, Xia Yiwan’s face also turned pale.

Although she had known that Yanxi’s health wouldn’t last many years, hearing now that he had less than a year left caused her heart to contract sharply.

Fu Yunshen and Gu Siting exchanged glances, their eyes filled with gravity and sorrow.

Yanxi ending up in such a state was definitely not something they wished to see.

Having just been resuscitated, Yanxi still needed to be transferred to the intensive care unit.

Xia Yiwan consoled Mother Yan for a while, "Aunt Yan, I’ll stay here and keep watch. You should go back and get some sleep, otherwise you won’t hold up."

Mother Yan shook her head.

"Aunt Yan, as soon as Yanxi is out of danger, I will call you. Don’t worry, Yaoyao is a miracle doctor, she will also help save Yanxi."

Ming Yao nodded, "Aunt Yan, listen to Yiwan. Go back and rest first, otherwise your body won’t withstand it."

Eventually, Mother Yan heeded their advice, and Fu Yunshen drove her back to the Yan Family home.

After Mother Yan had left, Ming Yao whispered, "With such a serious accident happening to Yanxi, and his dad not coming, Aunt Yan is quite pitiable."

Xia Yiwan nodded.

"You came over last night, Zhou Hengnian didn’t have any objections, did he?"

"No."

"That’s good then."

After three days in the ICU, Yanxi finally passed the critical period and was transferred to a VIP ward.