100 Days to Seduce the Devil

Day Eighty...

"Yes. I do. And I want to marry her."

Nathan's sudden declaration caught Jane and Mr. Hiroshi off guard.

'Abigail is marrying Dave soon. And now, Nathan is also expressing his desire to marry Jane. These men are going to take away my princess.' Mr. Hiroshi crumpled his face at that thought. However, he was glad that there were two reliable men whom he could rely on, protecting and loving his two daughters.

Meanwhile, Jane couldn't hide her flushed cheeks. She didn't know whether to feel touched or scold Nathan for saying that. He hadn't even told her that he loved her nor proposed to her.

"Hmm. Pa, are you convinced now about Nathan's feelings for me? Shall we move on?" Jane anchored her arms around his elbow, smiling sheepishly. She didn't want this awkwardness to reign further.

Mr. Hiroshi could only bob his head. "By the way, what are you planning to do with that jerk? Do you want me to eliminate that bastard? I want to avenge my princess." Mr. Hiroshi consulted her.

But Jane shook her head. "Pa, I could easily kill him if I wanted to. I think... Bloodshed is not the best option. Besides, he is Mia's father and she is so attached to him. I can't hurt Mia's feelings for killing her father."

"But he is a dangerous man. He might be scheming something against Nathan. Will you wait for him to hurt both of you before taking action?" Mr. Hiroshi questioned Jane's decision. Eliminating Vincent was the only thing he could think of to prevent further harm.

"I will deal with him myself if he dares touch Jane and the people close to me," Nathan reassured him. Nathan wanted to give Vincent a chance to turn into a new leaf. Who knows he might reflect on his wrongdoings.

"Okay. I won't get involved for now. If you ever need my help, don't hesitate to inform me." Mr. Hiroshi offered Nathan his support.

"Thank you, Mr. Hiroshi," Nathan smiled faintly as he expressed his gratitude.

"You can just call me Uncle for now. Mr. Hiroshi is too formal. Besides, you will become my son-in-law later on." Mr. Hiroshi's last statement made Nathan's blush. He felt so happy being accepted and acknowledged by Jane's father. "Okay... U-Uncle." Nathan stammered a little.

Mr. Hiroshi chuckled when he heard Nathan. His expression was a bit funny because he wasn't used to addressing Mr. Hiroshi this way.

They were about to leave the rooftop, but Tatsumi's sudden arrival halted their movements. His chest heaving with exertion and beads of sweat cascading down his forehead, Tatsumi glanced at Jane with mixed emotions.

Jane, Nathan, and Mr. Hiroshi gave him a questioning gaze. It seemed that Tatsumi had sprinted all the way to their location as he was about to deliver an urgent message.

"Mia..." Tatsumi mumbled between his heavy panting.

Jane's heart sank at the mention of Mia's name. 'No. Don't tell me... a mischief happens to my daughter.'

At that certain moment, Jane's body froze, her face turning pale as she waited for Tatsumi to complete his sentence.

"What happened to Mia?" Mr. Hiroshi asked Tatsumi worriedly.

Nathan, on the other hand, supported Jane by holding her shoulders from the back. If he didn't do it, Jane would eventually collapse. She might brace herself to hear Tatsumi's words.

"Mia has regained consciousness at last!" Tatsumi delivered the piece of good news to them. "The doctor is currently examining her right now."

Upon hearing the news, Jane experienced an overwhelming sensation as if a weight had been lifted from her chest. Relief flooded over her, soothing her anxieties and bringing a sense of calm to her troubled mind.

Without hesitation, Jane bolted from the rooftop, driven by an urgent need to confirm the news firsthand. Her heart raced with anticipation as she rushed to see her daughter, Mia.

The three men could do nothing but trail behind her, their

own emotions a mixture of joy and relief as they followed Jane's determined stride.

It did not take long before Jane reached the ICU. Ethan and Hanabi approached her.

"Mommy! Mia is awake for a few seconds. Then she falls asleep again because she is still weak." Ethan informed her, holding her trembling hands.Novel Fire - novelfire.net

Jane cast a glance toward the ICU's glass window, her longing to see her daughter tempered by the necessity of adhering to safety protocols. She knew she couldn't step into the room without first donning a protective gown.

The doctor finished examining Mia as she stepped out of the ICU.

"How is she, Doc?" Jane asked her with anticipation.

"Miss Jane, her condition has improved. We can now transfer her to the ward. She has passed the critical period," The doctor said in her elated voice.

"Thank you, Doc..." Jane couldn't express how much she was grateful for this. Mia had survived the critical stage. She was going to recover!

"No need to thank me, Miss Jane. We are just doing our job. And by the way, I think your daughter has a strong will to live. Perhaps, she is eager to see her mother, not making you worry." The doctor patted Jane's shoulder before excusing herself.

When the doctor left, Jane hugged Hanabi. "She's fine. My daughter is recovering well."

Hanabi nodded with a smile. "Yes, Sis. Mia is just like you... a strong girl."

A few minutes later, the nurses who would administer Mia's transfer arrived. Jane and others stood outside the glass doors of the ICU, their eyes fixed on Mia.

Inside the ICU, nurses carefully disconnected the various monitors and IV lines attached to Mia, ensuring her transition would be smooth.

The medical team lifted Mia onto a stretcher, ensuring her comfort as they prepared to move her. Jane's heart fluttered with emotion as she watched her daughter being wheeled out of the ICU, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

Nathan and others stayed by her side, showing support. Then Jane stepped into the ward, her eyes brimming with tears as she reached out to hold her daughter's hand, grateful beyond words to have her back.

"I'm going to take care of you, Mia. No one can separate us again."

Ethan could only watch Jane silently. Deep inside, he felt jealous of Mia. 'She is so lucky to be Mommy's biological daughter. I am nothing compared to her. I'm not her biological son. We are not related by blood.'

Unable to control his negative emotions, Ethan silently walked out of the room. Nathan followed him when he noticed the sad look in his son's eyes.

"Hey, son. What's the matter?" Nathan asked Ethan softly as he knelt down to meet his eyes at his level.2

With teary eyes, Ethan confided to his father. "Dad... I'm jealous of her. She has a wonderful Mom. Their bond will become stronger since they are blood-related. I wish... Jane is also my biological mother. Why am I so unlucky? Why does it have to be a bad woman? Why does my mother, an evil one who made Mommy Jane suffer? Dad... because of my mother I feel like I don't deserve to call Miss Jane Mom." Ethan began to sob. 2

"Will my presence remind her of the evil deeds my mother had done to her? Will I make Mommy Jane suffer too?" Ethan was becoming sentimental.