The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 302

After Patricia left the ward, her gaze swept the hospital corridor, hoping to catch a glimpse of the man who had just left.

She didn’t see Theo in the winding hospital hallways, even though they had only been separated by a few minutes.

Where the hell did Theo go? It was only when she saw the door to the stairwell being pushed open and Collin’s stern face emerging that she got her answer.

Patricia quickly headed that way, running smack into Collin.

Collin gave a slight nod and said, “Ms. Howard.”

Patricia nodded back, asking, “Collin, is Theo in there?”

As honest as ever, Collin replied, “Yes, he’s in there.”

Patricia said, “Then I’ll go in and see him.”

With that, she pushed open the door to the stairwell.

didn’t stop her, but as he saw her disappear into the stairwell, his usually calm face showed a flicker of emotion before he quickly turned and left. He had work to do that Theo had just handed

saw Theo standing by a

him, coughing a couple of times

puff of smoke, Theo squinted at her and

on her face, Patricia asked, “Theo, are

Theo didn’t respond.

trusted her, and she betrayed your trust.

Theo didn’t deny it. After a pause, he told her, “You should be able to leave the hospital today. Go home with

looked stunned, her eyes

said, “Theo, I’m fine. I want to stay here with

out, “The hospital is full of germs. You’re not strong enough to fight them off.

heart beat faster, a tear glinting in her eye. “Theo, so you do still care about me…. I thought you didn’t

“Alright, go home. Your

a start, Patricia turned to see that, indeed, Balfourr had pushed open the door to the stairwell and was

gaze.

Theo and asked, “Theo, after I