Chapter 16 The next day , Dariel woke up from his hangover . He held his throbbing temples and took a long time to recover before slowly feeling better . I opened my phone to check the time , only to find many missed calls . Everywhere I looked was Lauren's . Dariel's heart suddenly skipped a beat , and he quickly dialed back . The phone rang twice and was quickly answered . " Your father's condition has worsened ! Come to the hospital quickly ! " The same thing happened three years ago , and now it is happening again . Dariel hurried to the hospital . Outside the emergency room , Lauren's eyes were red , and she bowed her head , waiting anxiously . Dariel quickly stepped forward and shouted , " Mom ! " Lauren looked up , her face filled with anxiety . " What did you do yesterday and why did you turn off your phone ?! I couldn't reach you no matter how I tried . Your dad is still in the hospital being treated ... " " I'm sorry , I'm sorry I ... " He didn't know how to talk to Lauren . 10 : 540 Chapter 16 He saw Alexis , but Alexis was already married to someone else . He was so sad , got caught in the rain all night , and got drunk . However , Dariel did not say anything , but Lauren also smelled the strong smell of alcohol on him . Lauren pounded her son's shoulder , crying her heart out . " How can one trust you one by one like this ! " The mother and son waited in the corridor for a full 6 hours before Marco was finally wheeled out of the emergency room . The doctor came out with a tired face and said to them . " Although he was rescued , he has not yet been out of danger and needs to be transferred to the intensive care unit . " 2012 Upon hearing the news , Lauren almost fainted , and Dariel quickly helped her up . After the examination , the doctor said it was hypoglycemia , and the family members should also pay attention to rest . Lauren also checked into the hospital to recuperate . Dariel handed over all the company matters to the vice president and specifically made time to stay by Lauren's side . After recovering , Lauren asked Dariel . " Is there still no news from Alexis ? " Dariel was too scared to tell Lauren about Alexis ' remarriage . I could only remain silent . 75.538 10:54 255 Vouchers Chapter 16 Lauren's eyes were red and swollen . " Your father and I do not have a daughter , but since childhood , Alexis has been like a half daughter to us . Now , with your father's current situation , I will also contact Alexis's mother . In case something happens , we cannot let your father leave with regrets . " Dariel lowered his head in response , but his heart was filled with mixed emotions . Lauren said again with emphasis . " In recent years , you have searched for her so many times , but there has been no news of her at all . It is clear that she is extremely disappointed in you . But if this time , she can come to see your father , I hope you seize the opportunity . Don't hurt her heart like before , and drive her away . " " Okay . " Dariel nodded , feeling more bitter than if he had swallowed a bitter pill . Lauren always held out high hopes that Alexis would come back , thinking that as long as he saw Alexis , there would be a chance to reconcile . He clenched the ring on his ring finger tightly . Three years ago , he wore it only when he got married , and never wore it again afterwards . After their divorce , he dug out the ring and wore it on his finger , never taking it off again . However , Alexis had already put on the new diamond ring on her hand . I lowered my head and looked at the new message that popped up on my phone . Was Vouchers Chapter 16 I messaged Alexis on WhatsApp last night in the middle of the night , and now we are already friends . He had just thought about sending a message to Alexis when the door of the ward was pushed open . 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