Chapter 16
I waited in the same spot for a long time but didn’t see that familiar figure again, which made me momentarily question if it had been an illusion
I
Just as I was about to stand up, I heard a familiar voice. “Why are you still here?”
I looked up and saw Harlan standing there, with Tamara beside him, smiling shyly.
They looked close and intimate, seemingly about to go for a walk.
1 stood up, not in the mood to deal with them. “I’m heading out now”
Without waiting for a reply, I turned and walked away, catching a glimpse of the complex expression in Hlarlar’s eyes.
I ignored it and drove straight to the east district.
All the way there, I couldn’t help but think about that man I saw, I still believed I hadn’t been mistaken.
He was wearing a white coat, so he must have been a doctor at the hospital.
If he was a doctor, I’d be able to and him.
With that thought. I paid for the cake, grabbed it, and returned to the hospital.
After getting out of the car, I rushed into the hospital, eager to see if I could find that man.
1a hurry that I didn’t notice an out–of–control electric scooter, which crashed into me.
But I was in such a hurry
My ankle hit the hard ground, and the pain was excruciating.
The person on the scooter hurriedly helped me up and asked, “Are you okay? Should I take you to the hospital?”
“No need.” My mind was still on the fleeting glimpse of that man, and I didn’t want to waste any more time.
I stood up and left while the person continued apologizing
I had planned to look for the man, but Harlan’s call came through, so I had to head over and deliver the cake first.
When I arrived at the hospital room, I placed the smashed cake on Tamara’s desk.
She looked at me for a long time, seeming a bit aggrieved. “Charlene, if you’re mad at me, just say it. There’s no need to smash the cake
Before she could finish, Harlan suddenly spoke up. “What happened to your ankle?”
Ha gaze fell on my ankle, and when I looked down, I saw that it was swollen and red.
“It’s nothing” I said, “The cake is here. If that’s all, I’ll be going”
Upon hearing this, Harlan seemed angry and grabbed me by the arm.
I was caught off guard, and the pain in my ankle intensified.
He coldly ordered, “Charlene, come with me to see a doctor.”
I looked at him in surprise, unsure of what he was up to.
worry about
I didn’t have the time to think or the patience to argue with him, so I simply said, “I handle it myself. Mr. Shannon, you don’t need to w
dripping with sarcasm. “What? Are you trying to i Harlan s gare darkened, and his voice was dripping i
He emphasized the word “estort” in a heavy tone, Clearly.
to use this injury to extort me!”
was morking me.
new Įtartani’s personality—if I didn’t listen to him, he’d drag this on for much longer.
to waste, so I reluctantly agreed to go along with hon
ind of the room, the tuned to Tamara before leaving. “T
ke Charlene to see a doctor for her ankle. You stay
and wait
Tamura forced an unpleasant smule. “TIl come with you. Harl
Harlan looked at her calmly, his tone soft but carrying an unmistakable air of finalay. “Youte will not well. You should stay here and rest”
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“Alright.” She lowered her head, seemingly trying to keep her composure,
But then she raised her head again, smiling faintly, her dimples giving her a pitiful look. “Then go quickly, Harlan. After all, Charlene got hurt
because of me.”
I noticed that while she said this, she crushed the little cake in her hands, as if desperately trying to suppress the anger within her.
Her gaze was fixed on me, full of suspicion.
AD
