Chapter 1

My son was overjoyed when he received a scholarship to a prestigious school and couldn't wait to share the good news with me.

On our way to buy him a new computer as a reward, we were suddenly attacked by a knife-wielding thug.

In that split second, my son bravely stepped in front of me to protect me.

Though I was unharmed, my son was severely injured and rushed to the hospital!

With tears in his eyes, my husband said:

"Honey, the doctor says our son's condition is critical. Only you, with your surgical expertise, can perform this operation."

My father-in-law, too, pleaded with tears:

"Sunny got hurt protecting you. You have to save him!"

My mother-in-law's body trembled as she nearly knelt before me, begging me to save our son.

I extended my hand coldly, revealing a shallow cut on my wrist: "I'm sorry. My hand is injured. I can't perform the surgery."

"Sunny was so excited about the scholarship that he rushed off to tell you the good news without even packing his things."

"He was fine when he left home. How could he suddenly end up in the emergency room?!"

My mother-in-law arrived at the hospital, full of confusion and anxiety, questioning me.

Calmly seated outside the hospital room, I replied:

"He did come to the company to share the scholarship news with me."

"He wanted to celebrate with a meal, and as we reached the restaurant entrance, the thug charged at me."

"Sunny pushed me out of harm's way with all his strength to save me. I was unharmed, but he was gravely injured."

Upon hearing my account, my mother-in-law burst into uncontrollable tears.

My father-in-law sighed deeply:

"This child has always been so brave and devoted. In a life-or-death moment, he valued your safety above his own."

Despite his deep sorrow, my husband Declan tried to comfort me:

"Don't blame yourself too much."

"Sunny has always been close to you. He did this to ensure your safety. As long as you're okay, he can endure this."

Declan's voice was gentle, and his concern was sincere and deep.

Hearing this, my father-in-law nodded and added:

"Yes, Hazel, Sunny has always been close to you. You have to stay strong and not let him worry."

My mother-in-law blamed herself, "It's all my fault. I should have been with Sunny."

"If I were there, I wouldn't have let anything happen to either of you, even at the cost of my life!"

Even though Sunny is their beloved child and they know he's in critical condition because of me, they suppress their grief to comfort me, not putting any pressure on me.

Seeing their concerned faces, I remained silent.