Chapter 394 Entrusting Celia to Find Her Daughter
Hearing that Dovie wanted to see Celia, Niamh was quite surprised. "Doctor, how is my mom now? I want to go in and see her."
Her real intention was to get Dovie to sign the last part of the document.
Celia was also taken aback. Why would Dovie want to see her at a time like this?
Celia confirmed again. "Doctor, the patient wants to see me?"
The doctor replied, "Yes, the patient has been calling your name, Celia. Please come with me."
Celia glanced at Jude, who said, "Go ahead. See if Dovie has something important to say."
It was surprising that in her critical condition, Dovie wanted to see Celia and not Niamh or Natalie.
Natalie stopped the doctor, asking, "Did my sister say she wanted to see me? I'm her sister. She has no reason not to see me."
The doctor reiterated, "The patient only asked to see Celia."
Time was of the essence. Celia, both anxious and puzzled, entered the ICU with a hint of pride.
The doctors were working to stabilize Dovie, and Celia watched, her heart in turmoil, worrying that Dovie might not make it.
"Dovie." Celia called softly as she approached.
Dovie, semi-conscious, opened her eyes at the sound but lacked the strength to speak.
The doctors measured Dovie's blood pressure and administered medication, gradually stabilizing the heart monitor.
Celia stood by silently, waiting. When the doctors finally stepped back, Celia moved closer. "Dovie, do you have something to tell me?"
Dovie nodded, and the other doctors tactfully stepped outside.
Once alone in the ICU, Dovie reached out to Celia.
Understanding, Celia grabbed her hand. "What do you need to say? I'm listening."
With great difficulty, Dovie said, "I'm not going to make it. I have one regret. My biological daughter hasn't been found. Celia, if I die, please help me find my daughter."
The thought of not seeing her daughter one last time made Dovie restless.
This short request left Celia in shock. "Isn't Niamh your daughter? What do you mean by finding your biological daughter?"
"Niamh is not my biological daughter." Dovie said, her voice strained with pain. She gripped Celia's hand tightly, enduring her suffering to explain, "Niamh is Natalie's daughter. Celia, please find my daughter. I beg you. She is the daughter of Wilder and me. I will carry my guilt to heaven and explain to Wilder."
Celia was so astonished that she stammered, "Niamh isn't your daughter? No wonder she's so eager to get you to sign a power of attorney. Why tell me? Why not Jude?"
Celia was genuinely surprised. Although their families were close, she and Dovie weren't particularly intimate friends. Entrusting such a significant matter to her was unexpected.
Dovie, struggling to speak, said, "Jude and I are just friends. Don't misunderstand him. Celia, please don't let Natalie and Niamh know about this. If I die, find my daughter and take care of her. You don't need to tell her I'm her mother or bring her back to the Parks family. Just ensure she lives well. I'll repay your kindness in the next life."
At this point, Dovie knew her sudden severe illness was likely caused by someone harming her.
If she died, there would be no one to protect her daughter. Returning to the Parks family would put her daughter in danger.
She didn't tell Jude because she feared Celia would misunderstand their relationship, leading to further conflicts.
Celia, though not always generous, was not unreasonable. Dovie had no choice but to entrust her in this manner.
Dovie's breathing grew increasingly difficult. Her face flushed red as if she might pass away at any moment.
"Stop talking and rest. I promise I'll find her and keep it a secret." Celia said urgently, afraid Dovie might die right then. "I'll find your daughter and take care of her as if she were my own. Don't worry."
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