Stuck in you

Having been on duty for such a long time, the nurse had never seen such a situation. She was so scared that her legs were shaking from the scene. She didn't dare move forward, fearing that she would also be involved.

In the dining room, Celine handed the menu back to the waiter with a bright smile. As silence fell on them, she started, "Last time, when I came here with my colleagues, they told me how good I am at cooking." She chuckled. "In fact, they even compared me to the chef. You can try his cooking later on and make the verdict yourself."

Jack nodded. In reality, he felt even more restless than all the other times he had been roped into social engagements like this one. Sitting in front of Celine was a torment he'd rather not face.

Last time, when he had seen her shopping with his mother, he sent Tracy a message to inform her that he had something urgent to get to.

He thought that her mother's persuasions would be the end of it. However, Tracy wasn't going to surrender that easily.

"You either have dinner with her, or you forget you have a mother!" she had snapped at him.

Given this, he had no other choice but to agree.

Glancing at his watch, he could only wish that time could go by even faster.

"Sir, miss, your dinner is ready. Enjoy."

The waiter carefully placed their plates onto the table and walked off.

Jack had no appetite. He only ate two slices of beef steak before setting his knife and fork back on the table. Seeing as he had nothing else to do, he pulled out his phone and began to scroll through the different articles.

Suddenly, a headline popped up on his phone.

"Tragic! A doctor was beaten by a patient inside her own office!"

He quickly scanned over the article.

The hospital mentioned in the news was the hospital Rachel was working in. Although the news didn't mention the doctor's name, he still felt uneasy.

He quickly called in the waiter, took out his bank card to pay the bill, and stalked off.

It took a few seconds for Celine to realize what was happening. She hurried over towards him and tugged his sleeve. "What happened?"

"I have to go somewhere."

As soon as Jack started the car, he could see that Celine was struggling to open his car door. Once she succeeded, she sat in the front seat. Her lips were set in a thin line.

"Fine, I'll go with you."

He wanted to persuade her otherwise, but he didn't want to waste another second. Instead, he stepped on the gas and sped to the hospital.

Along the way, Jack clenched his jaw as his fingers gripped the steering wheel even tighter. "I hope it's not her," he murmured to himself.

weren't

being

news," he said. "Is it

was beaten." The nurse gazed at him suspiciously.

is she

nurse's confirmation, he knew for a fact that

Celine appeared in the ward side by side, but it seemed that her luck had grown even worse. Her lips curled in

you okay?" he quickly asked as he headed over to

drew away from his touch. "I'm

that everyone knew

How embarrassing!

Jack not to hold her hand. His fingers dug into his palms as

had nothing to do with the

had threatened her with his fists, he didn't really do any substantial damage. He only

he forgot to grab his cane. She chased after him to return it, but the patient must've thought she didn't want him

of the furniture, rendering her

reporters had exaggerated the story by saying how the man had mercilessly beaten

"How are you feeling now? Does your waist hurt? Does your head hurt?

threw a series of

"I'm feeling much better now. I just hurt my tendon, so I'll be fine

was fine,

to the doctor and ask him about your condition,"

"No..."

it was already too late to stop

sight of Jack's hovering figure. Her gaze slowly fixated

Although she

you really hurt?" She

"Yes."

smile threaded across Celine's pink lips. "Is it

trying to imply?"

see if you're all right." Celine walked

aloof about her condition. In fact, if Rachel died at that second, she might not even be too

the act. Just say what you really want to say." Rachel

snorted. "It seems that knocking you out didn't

to disappoint

her eyes, wanting nothing more than for her to get out of

started biting on Celine's heart like a snake on the loose. Her face darkened as she tried her best to rein in her

capable woman such as yourself pretending to be pitiful just so you can get Jack's