The Wicked Wife 2

Chapter 269: Back In Action

Something had changed. Lisa was sure of it. As he looked at his wife, he couldn't see the usual glint of bitterness in her eyes - the one she used to have, as if the world was her enemy and she needed to take control of her life. However, now as he looked at Jennie, she looked like she was at peace and was not bothered by anything.

He felt like being near death's door could really change a person's heart. What could his wife possibly encounter during her deep sleep that she suddenly had such a change of heart? Lisa was certain that she was still the Jennie he married, but she had changed to the extent that left him baffled.

"I want to see our girls now. How are they?" Jennie asked, pulling him out of his trance.

"I need to ask Brother Han if it's alright to bring you to them. They are still under observation in the NICU, but I've requested for Brother Han to set up a private room for them at home, where the girls would be better taken care of. What do you think?" Lisa responded.

Jennie pondered for a moment, considering her husband's suggestion. She knew that he was doing this to keep the fact that their family had just welcomed their newborn twins hidden. There weren't many people who were aware of her pregnancy and poisoning, but with their twins needing more time to acclimate to the sudden change in their surroundings, she and Lisa needed to be more careful.

"Do what you think is right, dear. You shouldn't have bothered asking me about things like this." She said with an assuring smile.

"That's not possible, Jennie." Lisa frowned. "We are husband and wife. Just because you are married to me, doesn't mean that you don't have a say in our children's upbringing. You are my wife, my equal. If anything, I was the one who failed you as your husband. I should have paid more attention to your safety earlier."

Jennie was stunned by his words, but then remembered what Rosé told her before leaving earlier. Rosé mentioned that her father, Jun Ho, was treating her husband indifferently these days. Lisa must be blaming and punishing himself because of it.

She reached out a hand and touched his face, catching Lisa off guard. Since she had just woken up, Jennie felt weak and couldn't move from the bed. Han Zijun also deemed that they needed to observe her for the next forty eight hours to make sure that she was healthy enough to leave the hospital and return home.

"Why are you doing this to yourself, dear?" She asked with such tenderness in her eyes. "I never once doubted your love and devotion for me ever since my rebirth. I know from the moment I chose you that you'll be the last person who'll want me to be hurt, so please don't punish yourself any longer, Lisa. I need you to be strong, especially now that we have children to take care of."

Hearing such words, Lisa felt like he was given a moment of clarity. Right. How could he forget that he cannot afford to waste his time and energy in self-wallowing? Jennie wasn't the only one who needed him with a sane mind.

A smile crossed on his lips as he chastised himself inwardly for being foolish. He shouldn't trouble his wife further. He has had enough of his foolish regrets now.

"You're right. If you're okay with my suggestion, then I'll ask someone to prepare our home for you and the girls' return."

Jennie lowered her hand, pleased with his answer.

"I trust that everything will go smoothly then. I was a bit worried that things would be harder due to my condition." She leaned her back against the massive pillows Lisa propped behind her to make her more comfortable.

"It's nothing to be worried about, Jennie. Seulgi is doing a great job following your orders. She seeks your mother's advice whenever she isn't certain about how to proceed with certain situations. Although, it's obvious that your partners and business associates are already having suspicion about your long absence. I suppose you'll need to give them a call to assure that everything's fine on your end."