Chapter 390

"You stay here. Mommy will go check on her." Sophie's attention shifted to Vivienne's poisoning incident, completely unaware of the subtle movement at the corner of Cedric's lips, the slight curl of his fingers, or even the blink of his tightly shut eyelids.

As Sophie prepared to inquire about Vivienne's condition, a warm hand grasped hers, halting her departure.

"Don't go," came a hoarse, deep voice, resonating with familiarity, etched into her bones.

Instantly, her body stiffened, her mind blanking, as if ensnared by a spell. 'Was I hearing things? How else could I hear Cedric's voice?'

"Soph." The hoarse voice persisted, clearer now. It echoed from ears to heart, quickening her pulse.

Her eyes reddened, her rigid form gradually relaxing. Mechanically, she turned to find those familiar eyes, open and tenderly focused on her. 'He's awake!'

Cherry's eyes widened in disbelief. 'He's been asleep for so long, yet he wakes as soon as that woman is hospitalized? How different from TV!