Chapter 62
The tationed guy looked alsolutely terrified, his whole body shaking, but he still wouldn’t say a word.
Quinn’s jaw tightened, and without missing a beat, he kicked him again……
The guy crumpled on the ground, groaning in pain. “I don’t know I swear I don’t know anything!” His voice cracked as he begged. “I’m just following orders!”
Quinn leaned closer, his voice sharp and cutting Tin asking one last time. Who sent you?”
The guy slammed up, biting his lip hard enough in draw blood. Whatever scare tactics his boss used on him must’ve been brutal, because even
aning Quinn down, he stayed silent.
That was the final straw Quinn grabbed the e gay by the collar and startcil throwing punches, one after the other.
– “Stop IL man! You’re gonna kill him” someone from the crowd yelled.
The words snapped me out of my daze, and I rushed to Quim’s side, grabbing his arm. “Quinn, that’s enough! Stop!”
He didn’t seem to hear me at first, but when I rugged on his arm, he suddenly went limp.
imp. His eyes shut, and before I knew it, he was falling into me
““Qimin” I gaped, barely managing to keep him upright. That’s when I saw the blood trackling down has forehead, staining his face. My stomach
dropped.
Panic set in as 1 cradled has face in my funds. “Quinn, wake up! Please, wake up!” Tears welled up, but I couldn’t stop them. The thought of him dving right here, in my arms was unbearable.
Di felt like forever before the sound of sirens cut through the chaos. The paramedics were fast, loading Quinn onto a stretcher. I didn’t even think hade–I climbed into the ambulance with hum
At the hospital, the doctor checked him over and told me he was just unconscious from the impact. They cleaned and stitched up the wound on forehead, then moved him to a regular room.
“Let me know as soon as he wakes up, the doctor said before walking out
I nodded, sinking into the chair next to his bed. My eyes stayed fixell on Quinn’s face, now so calm and quiet.
He had risked his life for me, but why? I couldn’t wrap my head around it.
All this time. I thought Quinn only cleaned up after Diana’s messes. Yet now, here he was, battered and unconscious, because of me.
And still, he had no answers about who was behind the attack–or why
Quinn’s phone buzzed. Finn’s name lit up the screen. Not wanting to disturb him. I slipped out of the ward to take the call.
“Ma Hinton“” Finn sounded surprised. “Why are you answering Mr. Madden’s phone? Where is he?”
his
I kept it brief and told him Quinn and I were at the hospital. The company had a lot going on, and most of it depended on Quinn. I had no choice bur to ask Finn to handle rescheduling everything…
“Got it” He lasicated before adding, “Should I keep ilds under wraps
Hai quration caught me off guard, Huda’t even thought that far ahead. But he was right. If word got out, whether to the media or the Madden
- un. Sorry to bother you, but please keep it quiet,” I said gently.
“Of course” he said smoothly, but then his lone shifted. “Ms. Hinton, don’t worry. Mr. Makden promoted me himself. Whatever he wants. I’ll make
Thanos? Was he trying to say Quinn wanted me to be safe?
1ldur að. İnstead. I mattered a spuck thanks
tanks and hung up, feeling a tisis of emotions I couldn’t quite untangle.
Troge at the sigla through the glass window.
wothan was sitting beside Quinn Her back was to me, but I could see her holding his hand in both of hers, pressing it against her cheek like she
Unfortunately. I was in far away
I pushed the door open and pped mide. The mounan tunned, and my stomach dropped. Diana. My mood instantly soured.
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Chapter 62
I crossed my arms, glaring at her. Something about her being here didn’t sit right with me. Could she have had something to do with the attack? The thought hit me hard, and I couldn’t shake it.
“Natala” Diana snapped, frowning like she was the victim here. This is all your fault, Look at what you’ve done to Quinn. Are you happy now?”
Her nerve was unbelievable. Memories of everything she’d put me through flashed in my mind. Without thinking, I stormed over and slapped her.
The sound echoed in the room, Diana froze, completely stunned, her hand moving to her cheek as she stared at me in shock. “Natalia, are you crazy?” she slicked.
I scoffed. “You know, I used to think staying calm meant letting things slide–even after getting attacked by a snake. But now I get it. If I can’t strike back. I can at least teach it a lesson”
“Who are you calling a snake?” I
Diana snapped, her face turning beet red.
1 smirked, my voice dripping with sarcasm. “Whoever is hissing”
Her mouth opened, then closed. She was furious, and it showed. Before I could blink, she lunged at me, trying to grab my arm.
I caught her wrist easily and held it tight. My tone dropped to something colder. “Diana, just answer me. Did you send someone to do that today?” She blinked, clearly thrown off. “What the hell are you talking about?”
I studied her face closely. She looked genuinely confused, but I wasn’t al
about to let up.
“Then why are you here!” 1 asked, squeezing her wrist just enough to make her squirm.
Her confidence faltered, and her eyes darted around the room. “Why does it matter? Natalia, I’ve told you before, stay away from Quinn-”
“Did you do it!” A cold, sharp voice came suddenly from behind us.
Both of us turned to see Quinn awake, his eyes locked on Diana like a predator sizing up prey
1 let go of her wrist. Diana spun around and practically threw herself at him. “Quinn! How could you even think that? I’d never do anything to hurt you! I don’t know what happened. Why are you even in the hospital?”
Her voice had gone soft, sugary sweet, playing the victim like she always did.
I leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching the scene like it was some drama on TV. I fully expected Quinn to fall for her act, same as always.
But this time, he didn’t. He frowned, pushed her away, and his voice was icy as he said, “I’ll ask one more time. Did you do it”
“Why did you come to the hospital?” Quinn repeated my question, his tone sharper this ti
time.
Dhana hesitated, her expression flickering between guilt and defiance. She pressed her lips
together, refusing to answer,
Quinn exhaled deeply, his ga
gaze sharp as he stared her down. “Diana, I’ve always looked out for you because of your mother. I treated you like family, like a sister. I wanted to protect you. But this… this time, you crossed the line.”
Her eyes widened, and then she snapped. Pointing at me, her voice cracked with anger. “Your line is her?!”
She was trembling now, her words tumbling out. “We met first, Quinn! If it wasn’t for her, we would’ve been together! You would’ve married me, and we would’ve been happy! She ruined everything! Didn’t she?!”
Quia dida’i tuuh His expression stayed calm, his voice steady but firm. “No,” he said simply. “I never planned on marrying you
