Miho and FaMo didn't leave Zhen-Zhen's side as she watched over Tristan. She never slept that night, just holding Tristan's hand as she spoke to him.
They said even if someone was in a coma, he could still hear the voice of people around him. The doctor encouraged them to talk to Tristan to strengthen his will to recover.
"Hubby, Little Cassie, Little Tian, and I are just here, waiting for you to wake up. Please be strong. You should fight for us. You need to survive this…" Zhen-Zhen was holding his hand tightly. She brought it closer to her face, feeling his warmth.
"You know that I can't live without you. You promised me that you will never make me cry again. Please fulfill that promise and wake up. Come back to us, hubby." Zhen-Zhen planted a soft kiss at the back of Tristan's palm.
Zhen-Zhen even stood up, placing his hand over her tummy. She wanted Tristan to feel the twins.
"Can you feel it, hubby? Our twins are also trying to wake you up. Don't sleep for too long. We still have lots of things to do. Don't you agree?" Zhen-Zhen tried her best to hold her tears but failed. She began shedding tears once again.
"Wake up, Hubby. You have to wipe my tears… you have to make me smile."
But no matter what she said, Tristan was not responding. She wondered if Tristan was listening to her. Could he really hear her words?
"Zhen-Zhen… you should sleep. Tristan will not like it when you get sick because of him," FaMo said, encouraging her to take a rest.
"Miho and I will watch over him. So you don't have to worry. You should be strong and healthy once Tristan wakes up. Please Zhen-Zhen, just take a nap even for a short time. It's already morning," FaMo tried his best to convince her.
"Okay… I will take a nap. Then I'll be back after waking up."
Zhen-Zhen was finally convinced by FaMo. He motioned Miho to accompany Zhen-Zhen going to her room which was prepared by the members of Fiery Eagles for her.
When Zhen-Zhen left, it was FaMo who stayed by Tristan's side. He was still feeling conflicted. He didn't know what to do. Zu Wan had already made up his mind. No one could change his decision unless Tristan's condition would improve.
He transferred some of his energy to Tristan as he spoke to him. "Tristan, you have to get better soon. Your condition should improve otherwise, your wife will lose her father once again."
"Master wants to save you so badly that he is willing to sacrifice his own life. Deep inside, he likes to stay with Zhen-Zhen and watch his grandchildren grow up. But he can no longer do that once he will make the sacrifice just to save you…"
"Please Tristan… you have to be strong and survive this. I don't want Zhen-Zhen to lose you… or to lose Master, her father. Everything is in your hand now. Please fight it!"
If FaMo were the one to decide then he would try to save both– Tristan and Zu Wan. He wanted them to survive both.
What Zu Wan was planning to do was not simply transferring all his powers to Tristan but also giving him his life force.
*****
3 hours later…
Zhen-Zhen woke up at the feel of a hand brushing her hair. She opened her eyes only to be greeted by Zu Wan's face. He was looking at her with so much gentleness in his eyes.
"My lovely daughter… Zhen-Zhen," Zu Wan caressed her face as he called her name softly.
"Fa-Fa," Zhen-Zhen rubbed her eyes as she sat down. She immediately hugged her father. "How long have you been watching me? Did you not sleep?"
"I want to watch over you… so yeah, I didn't sleep."
Zu Wan fixed his gaze on Zhen-Zhen as if he was already engraving her face in his mind. He didn't see her grow. From a one-year-old child, he saw her adult form right away the moment he returned. He missed lots of things.
"How do you feel?" he asked her worriedly.
"I'm coping up, Fa-Fa… for Tristan and our babies."
Zu Wan nodded his head. He could understand how she felt.
"Zhen-Zhen, I assure you, nothing will happen to Tristan. He will come back to you so don't worry too much." Zu Wan gently caressed her face.
"I will make sure he will come back and survive…" his voice was filled with promise.
Zhen-Zhen became so emotional once again. She hugged her father tightly.
"Thank you for comforting me, Fa-Fa. You being by my side gives me strength. I don't know how I can deal with all this alone. I'm glad you are back, Fa-Fa."
Her every word was like a dagger hitting and piercing Zu Wan's chest. He was also happy to be with her, comforting her like this.
But he had to make some sacrifices for Zhen-Zhen to become happy with her own complete family. He would make it happen.
It was so hard for him to leave Zhen-Zhen once again but if this was the only way to save Tristan then he must do it.
"Zhen-Zhen, my dearest daughter… Always remember that I love you. Your Mo-Mo and I are always here for you. You may not see us sometimes but always think that we are watching you from afar. So don't cry anymore and be happy. You and Tristan will survive this hurdle."
Zu Wan hugged her back, letting her feel that he would always be there for her.
"Zhen-Zhen, Tristan's family will watch over him today. Can I borrow your time? Can you make some time for your father? Let's go out. I want to cheer you up…"
Zhen-Zhen didn't expect that Zu Wan would invite her to go out at times like this. It was very strange and unusual given Tristan's situation. But she trusted her father so in the end, she just agreed with him.
But little did she know, the reason why Zu Wan asked her out today was because he wanted to bond with her for one last time before he would save Tristan tonight. He didn't know what might happen to him, but he didn't want to have regrets. He wanted to act as a good father to Zhen-Zhen.
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