Chapter 81
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After 1 umarið, she finally agreed to go home and rest, leaving a pine caregiver to watch over me
Idela’s have any serious injuries, and after eating and resting, I was feeling a lot better
ne hospital 1 got his mom mumber, then ran into Rose at the door.
“B” She didn’t notice me at first, so I called out to her
She turned around, looking closed. Her eyes were dark, and I emulfer help but ark. “Are you okay”
four forcing a small smile. Honestly, compared to Aiden. I’m doing fine”
She gave me a long timed
happened to Aiden!!
o shattered. Even if it heal, he’ll never be able to hold a scalpel again.” She paused, then brushed past me her voice barely a whisper. “Go in and see him. After all, he’s like this because of you”
Her words cut deep. 1 froze for a moment, everything inside me going cold.
On the island, the thug who had shattered Aiden’s wrist with that iron rod. That one blow had destroyed his dream.
How could this be happening! Aiden had worked his whole life for this–he’d finally become the surgeon be always wanted to be, and now.. everything was ruined.
Tears fell without warning. Rose’s figure disappeared down the hallway
After a long moment. I wiped my eyes, trying to gather myself. 1 took a deep breath and pushed open the door to his room
Alden was sitting on the bed. staring out the window, not noticing me at all. “Aiden.” I called softly, my voice shaking
When Aiden heard my voice, he turned around slowly. His eyes were filled with sadness, and it hit me hard.
“Natalia, I’m useless,” he said, and I could feel every word:
I tried to hold it together, but my voice cracked as I said, “Aiden, I’m sorry. I dragged you into this.”
He gave me a bitter smile after a mor
a moment. “Don’t apologize. I chose to do this. It’s just that He looked down at his bandaged wrist. Tcan’t protect you anymore. I’m useless now.”
A tear slipped down his cheek, and soon more followed
I’ll talk to my mom, she knows doctors all over the world.
“Aiden, don’t say that. Medicine’s so advanced now. Your wrist will heal, I know it will! I’ll talk She’ll find a way!” I said quickly, offering him a tissue.
He didn’t take it at first. He just looked up at me, smiling weakly and opening his arms. I believe you. Natalia, can I hug you?” Without thinking. I stepped closer, wrapping my arms around him. If it could give him even a little comfort, I was
as happy to do it
He rested his chin on my shoulder, erting out a deep sigh. After a moment, he pulled back, yawning “Thanks, Natalia. I’m really know. You should nest too.”
“Okay,” I nodded, though my mind was spinning. As I left his room, I was lost in my thoughts when I bumped into someone. “Sorry, I mumbled, not looking up
But then a familiar voice, cold and sarcastic, cut through “Natalia, you’re always busy. Gening cozy with so many guys”
I frove, looked up, and saw Quinn standing there, his face twisted in displeasure.
“What are you doing here?” I asked, my tone sharp.
He raised an eyebrow. “If I wasn’t here, how else would I get to watch the show of you, two childhood sweethearts!”
Seemed like Quinn saw me hugging Aiden and instantly tensed up again.
I felt my temper flare. After everything with Aiden, I really didn’t need Quinn making things worse.
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compared. “What she wou want treats met live myself to pond I married voniomet. Not doting that again!
over. The eyes narrowed, and his tone tumesh cold. “Being with Arden is the biggest mistake. He is mopil?
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schon i gan ten valk, shuni ham like that?” I was practically seething no
and Quinn was twisting it all into something the. The more he said, the snore quilt started creeping in
I pulled went free from his grijs and glared at him, ready in walk away. But just before could leave, Quinn sneered, Benedict is my son. He’s
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antong around. “What do you meant
y yourself.”
He somrijkesi, pushing harder “Youve got two choices marry me again, or send Benedict back to the Madden family
My blood van cold, and I snappest. You’re insaur if yo
His strule grew colder, and his eyes Burned icy. “You care about Aiden so much? You want him to spend the rest of his life in hospital,
jamming. Quinn was
Quinn was using Aiden as leverage
He was Benedict’s father. If he decided to press charges against Auden for swapping his child, Aiden would be charged.
With the Madden family’s power, Quinn could make sure Aiden spent the rest of his life behind bars,
“Quinti, you’re unbelievable” I muttered under my breath,
only, engesing him a thousand times over.
He was ruthless, cold, and heartless–a man who always got what he wanted,
Thankfully, Shirley had already taken Benedict back to thir Samith Quinn really wanted to push things, he’d stop at nothing.
I was stuck. My chest felt tight 1 glared at him, too angry and overwhelmed to respond.
thatter the cost.
house. At least he was safe for none. But I knew it was only buying time. If
Quinn met my Mare without flinch
ching. His eyes bored into mine, unreadable as always, holding too many emotions for me to sort through.
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“I’m not giving you much time to think,” he said flatly. The next time we
I wont your answer. Then he turned and left, not even looking to
