Holding back the whirlwind of emotions inside, Katelyn exhaled deeply. “Where is he now? Which room? Can I see him?” she asked.
The nurse paused and then said, “He’s just in the next room, but Miss Bailey, you really need to rest for at least one more day.”
Katelyn had already tossed the blanket aside. “I have to see him!” she insisted, her voice unwavering.
Vincent had saved her more than once, even putting his own life on the line. Even if it cost her everything, she could never repay him. Seeing how he was doing now was the least she could do.
As her feet hit the floor, a wave of dizziness overtook her, making the room whirl. Gritting her teeth, Katelyn pushed through the haze, taking firm, steady steps toward Vincent’s room.
When she walked in, Vincent lay unconscious. His face was pale against the tidy hospital gown, but even in this weakened state, his sharp features looked remarkably dignified.
Katelyn stepped closer, her voice barely above a whisper as she asked, “Vincent, why are you so foolish?”
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps and unexpected applause rang out from the doorway.
Katelyn whipped around, her gaze hard and untrusting as it locked onto Langston.
“What are you doing here?”
“Why wouldn’t I be?” Langston replied, his voice dripping with smug amusement. “After hearing how Mr. Adams nearly sacrificed himself to save you, I couldn’t resist coming to see for myself. Truly touching, indeed.”
He tilted his head, smirking. “I’d always pegged Mr. Adams as all business, no weakness. But here he is, tangled up in some dramatic love story. It’s almost entertaining.”
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Katelyn’s eyes flashed cold, and she shot back, “Stop twisting things. Vincent and I are just business partners.”
Langston raised an eyebrow, his tone lazy and playful. “Is that so? If someone saved my life, I’d be looking for a ring. No second thoughts about it.”
Katelyn’s patience was wearing thin. Her jaw tightened, and she pointed toward the door, her voice firm. “If you don’t have anything else to say, get out. I don’t need you here.”
Langston’s smirk widened. “Oh, I’m not here for you. I’m here for Hades.”
Leaning against the doorframe, he folded his arms, his casual stance edged with something darker. “You all made promises, yet now Hades has been missing an entire day.”
“Want to explain that?” Langston’s voice cut through the room, his tone laced with mock curiosity.
Katelyn’s expression faltered for a brief moment, a flicker of doubt crossing her eyes. She had been unconscious in this hospital bed for a full day—of course, no one would have seen Hades during that time. A pang of worry crept in as her thoughts drifted to Carol.
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