Chapter 58
Courtney blinked awake in a sunlit mom at Henishsarg General Hospital –
Hayden, perched on the edge of her bed, asked softly, “Reigh night” Through the chaos of war, he’d always shielded her from harm.
Glancing away. Hayden swallowed the ache in his chest and asked again. “Austin stopped by last night, right?
However, Courtney stayed silent
Hayden’s jealousy was tangible as he said, “Was Austin trying to kill you?
“Yep,” Courtney weakly signed. “He might want me gone.”
Hayden’s anger was evident as he questioned. “Coil said you should call the cops, but you said nn. Still got feelings for him?”
Courtney met Hayden’s gaze, knowing his anger all so well; of course, the undertood—the wount rape.
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Hayden had been her savior, protector, and guoliau, time and again. Initially, Courtney thought Hayden was attracted to her, but five years on with no move from him, it was more than just a fleeting crush
“There’s no proof Feeding water won’t be proof since Asistin calmly said it was just to moisten my lips. Don’t tip our hand” Courtney signed with
conviction.
Courtney signed earnestly to Hayden. “Hayden, the Lewis family’s definitely tied to Lucas. Our medical tram was betrayed, likely by the Lewis family, and maybe even my parents deaths.”
Then Courtney signed and said to Hayden with clarity. “We need to think about the bigger picture. We should catch Lucas first, otherwise, y
you’re in danger
Lucas knew Hayden sold him out if he was alive, he would never spare Hayden,
Last night. Courtney had weighed her options. Facing national interests, she had to put personal grudges aside. It wasn’t that she wouldn’t seek revenge or make Austin pay; it was just not the right time.
Hayden was taken aback, feeling oddly touched, and he instinctively took Courtney’s hand. “Courtney, you’re worried about me”
Courney frowned, pulling her hand back and signaling Hayden not to push it. “You’ve done too much for me I need to repay that favor
But she didn’t want Hayden to have any other expectations because it was impossible. Her heart was tapped out, incapable of loving again. The gut punches of Mark’s death and Austin’s treachery had left her in pieces.
Hayden let go with a flicker of hurt in his eyes, but he still asked cheekily, “What do you want to eat! The doctor said you could have some liquid food this afternoon. You…”
His sentence was cut short as Austin arrived again. Austin was wearing a white coat, clearly having slipped away from work.
“Courtney, are you feeling better?” Austin approached Courtney as if nothing had happened, touching her forehead.
“Come on. I thought I was shameless enough, but you take the cake. Get out before I throw
row you out.” Hayden warned Austin
“Sir, 1 am Courtney’s husband? Austin’s voice was deep as he pulled out their marriage certificate from his pocket.
Hayden gritted his teeth, his face darkening. You better keep that marriage certificate with you for life. See if you’ll get divorced from her
Haying the part of a husband. Austin checked Courtney’s injuries and said sobily, “Courtney, Vera went too far this time. I make her apologize. Phoebe cried all night, looking for her mom. Vera was indeed too impulsive”
Austin was trying to get Gourmey to let Vera out of jail first. Courtney laughed, watching Austin perform and feeling truly disappointed.
“Courtney, Mr. Lewis had a car accident last night and is in the hospital, still unconscious. The Lewis family’s in chaos. If you have any demands. just say it, and I’ll make sure the Lewis family compensates you; Austin said, holding Courtney’s hand
“Courtney, Vera was spoiled growing up, and she’s too willful, but she’s not bad at heart. If she’s sentenced, she might go to jail for three years. Phoebe is still so young we can’t ruin her Austin pleaded.
“You should leave.” Hayden couldn’t listen any longer, rising to drag him out.
Courtney reached out to stop Hayden when Carl and his crew arrived just in time
“Ms. Courtney Edwards, I am the police officer in charge of this case. We need to get the details of your kidnapping and injury a police officer approached the bedside, wanting to know the situation
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“We won’t pursue it; we plan to senle this privately. Can you give us a minute?” Austin stopped the police, showing his marriage certificate. “I am Courtney’s husband; she’s speech–impaired, and I will handle this matter for her.”
Courtney couldn’t bear in any longer and swept the items on the table to the ground with a crash. Fortunately, Hayden and Carl were there; if Courtney had been alone and unable to speak, the situation would have been utterly desperate.
*I will never settle this privately!” Courtney signed angrily
“She says she will never settle this privately!” Hayden translated for Courtney, his voice low.
This matter has nothing to do with you outsiders; it’s between us, husband and wife,” Austin warned Hayden. “Your history’s fishy and I’d advise you not to push your luck with me.”
Austin was threatening Hayden because he knew Hayden was a smuggler returning from South Weidan. To control Courtney, he had to deal with Hayden first
st and has been harassing my wife. I am going to report him now; I have evidence that he is suspected of
“Officer, this man’s got a shady past smuggling crimes
