The Wicked Wife 2

Chapter 224: Two Mothers

Irene heard the news that Hye Kyo still hadn't woken up yet, even after receiving the organs she needed to live. It frustrated her to know that her efforts could be for nothing if Hye Kyo failed to wake up.

When she decided to become a donor, she didn't think twice and did it for Jennie's sake, but now, with Hye Kyo still unresponsive, this only meant that her daughter's suffering would be prolonged.

She knew that she had been the worst mother for Jennie, and she was never going to make it up to her, but she wanted to at least try.

It's been a week since their surgery and while she was recovering well, Irene hadn't received any visits either from her husband, who was still out of town due to work, or her manager. And while she could always make an excuse as to why she was confined in the same hospital where Hye Kyo was, she had to be careful with her words.

There was a knock on her door and as she glanced at the time, Irene already knew who it was. There was only one person who bothered to pay her a visit every single day without a miss, making sure that she was doing well.

"Enter." She said, and the door opened, revealing a young, dashing man—her daughter's husband.

Lisa placed down the paper bag he was holding on the small table and glanced at her.

She was seated on an armchair by the window, watching the people outside.

"Why do you still bother to come here? Although your wife is my daughter, you have no obligations to look after me. Weren't you there when we both agreed that we have nothing to do with each other anymore?" She asked him.

Lisa would bring her things she might need, but he didn't stay long or ask her for anything, which Irene was thankful for.

The young man stared at her and didn't utter a word in response. Lisa was doing this because he knew that even if his wife wanted to tend to Irene, Jennie's pride wouldn't allow her to do so.

"Anyway, since you are already here, do you mind if I ask you for a favor?"

At this question, Irene received a different reaction from her son-in-law, aside from his usual poker face.

"If that is something within my ability, I don't see why not." He replied.

"Then if possible, I want to see Hye Kyo and pay her a visit. Don't bring  Jennie when I visited her mother. I don't need her breathing down my neck every time we see each other."

Lisa's eyes slightly widened at that. He wasn't expecting Irene to ask him for such a favor.

"Why?" He asked in return. "Why would you want to see Mother?"

Irene returned her gaze outside, slightly pulling her chin and biting her lip. Lisa noticed that even if his wife didn't grow up with her real mother, these little habits were still passed on to her.

"Because it would be a real pity if she dies, isn't it? If she's still in a coma, there's a possibility that she could still hear us, but couldn't wake up on her own. Hye Kyo need enough drive and reason for her to come back." She paused and clenched her fists on the blanket that was draped on her lap.

"I wish I could do more, but obviously, it isn't a fight for me to win."

Lisa didn't give her an answer and pondered over his choices. He knew the reason Irene didn't want to inform Jennie, but he wouldn't betray his wife by choosing her birth mother over her.

"I can't promise you anything, Miss Bae. I can arrange your visitation, but it would still depend on whether the Song family approves of it." He said, omitting the part that, of course, he would inform Jennie about her odd request. Lisa also wasn't sure if his wife would allow it to happen.