Chapter 9
Meanwhile, in the ward, Jenson fell a strange unease gnaw at him as he stared out at the darkening sky.
When Emily noticed how distracted he was, her gaze dimmed slightly. Her eyes turned red as she spoke in a pitiful voice, “Jenson, can you stay with me tonight? I’m really scar Please don’t leave me alone.”
With that, she let out a soft sob, looking delicate and vulnerable.
Sering Emily in tears, Jenson instinctively wanted to agree
But just as the words reached his lips, an image of Estella flashed through his mind–her pale face and her teary yet stubborn eyes as she endured the terror of being held hostage.
For some reason, his chest tightened, and a sharp pain pricked at his heart.
Frowning, he turned Emilly down. “Mike’s been arrested. You don’t have to worry about him anymore. Estiewent through a terrible ordeal. I need to be with her It’s getting late- you should rest. I’ll visit you tomorrow”
The moment he finished speaking, Emily’s sobs abruptly stopped. She grabbed his arm.
Meeting his confused gaze, she forced a smile. “I–I’ll come with you Ms. Hart’s abduction was partly my fault. I should apologize to her in person.”
Emily didn’t know why his attitude had suddenly shifted, but one thing was certain…
She couldn’t let him be alone with Estella
Jenson didn’t think much of it and agreed without hesitation.
For some reason, an unshakable sense of unease had been gnawing at him since earlier. All he wanted new was to see E Estella immediately. He strode quickly down the hallway toward her wad
Even before he reached the door, he began speaking, a smile on his face. “I’m back, Estie. Do you feel like eating anything? I can go get you..”
The moment he saw the empty room, the smile froze on his lips.
“Este Estella!”
He burst into the ward in disbelief while calling Estella’s name anxiously.
Drawn by the commotion, the nurse from the neighboring room quickly rushed over.
“Ms. Hart was discharged this afternoon. Please lower your voice. You’re disturbing other patients.”
The words sent a wave of quiet satisfaction through Emily, though she quickly masked it with a pitiful expression.
“Ms. Hart must still be upset with me. Jenson, I swear, I didn’t mean to mistake Mike for someone else.”
In the past, Jenson would have immediately comforted Emily and reassured her that it wasn’t her fault. He might have even scolded Estella for being too petty.
But this time, he said nothing. His expression remained cold as he turned and walked straight out.
Estella was an
Of course, she was angry.
She’d just gone through a terrifying experience, and instead of staying by her side, be’d left her alone. This time, he was in the wrong. He needed to apologize to her and explain everything properly.
Left behind, Emily froze for a moment before scrambling after Jenson and grabbing his arm in a panic.
Where are you going, Jenson? Ms. Hart is mad right now she probably just wants some time alone. You shouldn’t bother her. Let’s go see her together tomorrow.”
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