Chapter 283 - Okay! I will help

Stella was also laying in a hospital, with Alex beside her.

She's tired of waiting and not hearing anything from Diana. Coupled with the dream she had about how Diana was dying, she jumped into conclusion and refused to eat, drink and live normally, without knowing if Diana is still alive.

She has been hospitalized and only holding on, because of Alex that's also broken.

Alex would have assured her that everything is fine, but he has searched and couldn't find Diana as well.

The only source to know how she's doing is Nathan, but ever since Aroma left him,  he just kept taking missions upon missions and refused to give himself rest.

Within a month, he has executed two dangerous mission, which the second one nearly got him killed.

He didn't answer any calls and usually lock himself up, while the nominees for his position were in charge of the decision making.

They are to make decisions for situations and it must be a solution to the issues. There must not be life lost from their decision and many other qualities that will be judged by the elders.

Except going on missions, he just lock himself up and plan on the next mission.

Alex couldn't get through to him, which scares him as well. At this rate, even Stella just want to hear Alex said Nathan pick the call and said Diana is alright, but nothing like that happened.

The two parents haven't been themselves. They've contacted Melanie and Tony to inquire about Ethan's whereabouts, perhaps they are together, but the duo said that they haven't laid their eyes on him for a long while now.

They didn't stress too much, because he's a grown man and Shane is no more. Most importantly, he's no longer after Nathan, which made them believe that wherever he is, must be by choice.

They learnt of Stella's health problem and decided to help with the search. Their first step is to look for their son.

They didn't tell Stella about it, not to raise her hopes up, but they've been trying to locate Ethan.

They've tried his mobile phone, to no avail. After gotten to the bottle neck repeatedly, they finally decided to ask if Chris heard from him.

Chris told them he's doing fine. He had no idea that they've been searching and just answered casually, but was stunned when they asked him to meet with them, that it's urgent.

A matter of life and death, to be precise.

Knowing how cooperative Chris can be, when Ethan is involved, they went to pick him up and just like that, he find himself traveling to the town where Stella and Alex lives.

They questioned him inside the car about Diana, and he said the love birds are having fun.

He thought they will let them be, since he framed it that way, but that only affirmed that Diana is alive and currently with Ethan.

Stella and Alex can finally be at ease. The journey to the town was exhausting, but they got there at nightfall.

Chris got down from the car and stretches his muscles, while Melanie and Tony didn't have time for that.

Chris stared at them and felt like the oldie among them, making him wondering about what could be so urgent, but knew if it's something related to Ethan, he should at least find out about it.

They began walking into the beautiful white building, that turns out to be a private hospital. Chris creased his brow slightly and stopped in his tracks.

He look at the couple and asked them who was sick. They told him to calm down, that he's about to found out.

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Inside Stella's ward, Alex was holding her hand and assuring her that their daughter will be found. The two look like they've aged more and look exhausted.

Hearing a knock at the door, "come in." Alex said.

Stella's head also snapped towards the direction. Each time someone came to visit, she anticipated news about her daughter.

Chris and Ethan's parents stepped inside, while Alex stood up to say his greetings. Stella saw the handsome young man coming in, and her first thought was,  'Ethan!'

She stare at him with hopeful eyes. Her energy that seems to have vanished returned, as she pushed herself up into a sitting position, while Alex quickly help her.

Mel went to sit beside her and held her hand, while Chris felt awkward with all the stares on him.

He coughed and awkwardly said his greetings. Alex invited him to take a seat, which he did, with Stella's eyes following his every movement.

Once everyone is seated, Melanie broke the silence, "he said Diana is doing alright." she said.

Before Chris could wrap his head on what she said, "Christian, these are Diana's parents." Melanie said again.

Chris cursed in his head. These couple did this intentionally.

Stella confirmed he's not Ethan immediately, but within a blink of an eye, she has sprung up from the bed and hug Chris's left thigh.

Chris blinked profusely, and stared at the woman who had started pleading with him to take her to where Diana is.

Alex wanted to step up, but Tony pulled him back and signal for him to stay put. They knew it's the only way Chris is ever going to contact Ethan on their behalf.

Chris quickly push back his chair and go down to match Stella's height on the floor, not knowing what to do.

Stella is tired of accepting news, she want to see for herself that she's really alright. It's been more than 3 months after Shane's death already.

Chris tried to calm her, "please let's sit down and talk. I can't take you to her, because Ethan said he didn't want anyone near her." he said.

Immediately she heard that, she finally confirmed that Diana is indeed alive, but something isn't right. Why does it seem like Diana didn't make the choice along with Ethan, and it was made on her behalf?.

She quickly held Chris tighter, while Alex also stare at them intensely. He anticipated for more information, but Chris didn't seem to want to say more than that.

He look at the couple that brought him here for help, but only meet with their pleading gaze.

He couldn't go back on his word with Ethan no matter what, but if something happened to this fragile woman that wanted to see her daughter so badly, Diana might not forgive Ethan.

With that thought in mind, he took a deep breath and wear a serious expression, "okay, I will help, but please take a seat ma'am." Chris said.

Seeing Stella finally let go, he helped her back on the bed and returned to his seat. He stare at everyone in the room and let out an exasperated sigh, before taking out his phone.