When Huston arrived, Evelyn had just finished receiving the first IV drip, and the nurse was replacing it with a new one.

Evelyn was still unconscious on the hospital bed, with Grace standing by her side. The emergency room was crowded, even in the early morning, and there was not a single vacant seat.

Huston’s gaze fell upon Evelyn’s pale face, and his feet felt as heavy as if they were laden with a thousand pounds. He wanted to walk over and check on her, but he couldn’t seem to move a step.

“Nurse, when will she wake up?” Grace anxiously asked, checking in on Evelyn every few minutes.

“She needs to bring down the fever. It hasn’t fully subsided yet. With such a high temperature of 42 degrees, it’s no wonder she’s delirious and sleeping,” the nurse replied.

“Alright, thank you,” Grace said, turning her head to express her gratitude to the nurse. In the corner of her eye, she caught sight of the tall figure standing behind her.

He was truly remarkable, impossible to miss even if one tried.

Grace was taken aback, noticing that he was still wearing a white sweater, which indicated that he had rushed over from home without even changing his shoes. Ile was wearing slippers.

it do to be nervous and concerned? If he was truly the one who had caused Evelyn to

him with a sharp

twice, his voice deep,

she was drugged?” Grace

no

If he had known about

you last night? Didn’t you realize she was drugged?”

last night. After leaving the private room, he saw that scene. He was blinded by anger and didn’t have time to think about the cause and effect. He just made a rough guess and dragged her out of the bar. She didn’t say anything and didn’t explain anything, and she just told him that

to deal with her, leaving her there alone. But

own pride. It wasn’t about dignity, but

י

than seek him out. It didn’t sit well with him.

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