There was no evidence, and plainly guessing was no use at all!
Not to mention, Janet was uncertain about whether they were targeting her or Mason.
It was too dangerous for the two of them to be together.
They would just double the danger!
Lee studied the frowning girl and felt somewhat bad for her. “Get some sleep. We’ll investigate it when we get back to Sandfort City.”
After taking the anti-inflammatory medicine, Janet felt drowsy. She said nothing and simply nodded before nestling under the blanket.
Seeing that she had closed her eyes, Lee didn’t want to bother her anymore, so he got up and walked out quietly.
When Mason heard the conversation and footsteps, he hurried into the ward next door in a panic.
He was relieved to see Lee disappear down the corridor, and only then did he walk out of the ward.
After leaving the ward, he went into the next room.
Janet was lying on the hospital bed and her pink lips looked pale. Her eyes were closed, and she was already asleep.
However, Mason didn’t have the courage to go in.
After hearing her question to Lee, a sweet feeling made its way into his heart, but he was also sad, and he couldn’t bring himself to see her.
She kept getting hurt time and time again because he didn’t know how to protect her.
If she continued to get in harm’s way because of him, he would rather disappear from her life!
Mason bowed his head and greedily touched Janet’s smooth and tender face.
She was such a strong person, but because of him, she was lying here—unable to join the competition.
Subconsciously, the man clenched his fist and blue veins bulged on his forehead.
“The patient needs more rest. May the family please leave the room.” The surgeon’s voice sounded next to him.
The man looked up and made a shushing gesture, then whispered, “How is she?”
“The patient needs more rest. I suggest you leave her be.”
Mason shook his head and insisted coldly, “It’s fine. She said just now that she wanted to see me. I’m not going to wake her up.”
Unable to win this argument, the surgeon hesitated before nodding. “Then, keep your movements minimal, and don’t wake her up.”
Mason didn’t speak as he returned his affectionate gaze to the girl once more.
Sighing, the surgeon exited the ward.
The judges were quick to tell the organizers about Janet’s withdrawal from the competition.
The organizers were shocked at first, then simply nodded in acknowledgment.
It didn’t take long before they issued a statement.
‘We regret to announce that Janet Jackson withdrew from the World Piano Competition due to personal reasons, but the competition will carry on. Don’t forget to watch the live broadcast or come to the venue to see your favorite pianists live.’ —The organizing committee of the World Piano Competition.
