Chapter 243

The sterile hospital corridor echoed with the soft shuffle of footsteps, a symphony of murmurs and beeping machines creating an ambient backdrop. Gia stood by Deep's bedside, a somber vigil keeping her tethered to hope as he lay unconscious, a victim of Ejay's malicious intentions.

Amidst the hushed atmosphere, an unexpected presence disrupted the solemnity. A woman, elegantly dressed but with an air of anxiety etched upon her face, approached Gia tentatively.

"Gia?" The woman's voice trembled slightly, her eyes scanning the room nervously.

"Yes?" Gia turned to face her, her expression guarded yet curious.

The woman took a deep breath, gathering her courage. "My name is Hellen. I... I'm Ejay's mother."

Gia's initial surprise was quickly replaced by a cautious wariness. She had heard about Ejay's mother in passing, a figure shrouded in mystery due to her scarce appearances in public.

"What brings you here?" Gia inquired, her tone polite but guarded