Chapter 70

Vincent strolled up to the reception desk on the first floor and asked. "Hey.can you tell me which room Emily's in?"

The nurse, clearly smitten by Vincent's good looks. couldn't help but stare.

Patrick came up next and quietly asked. "Excuse me. which room is Emily in?" The nurse turned and was taken aback by yet another incredibly handsome guy!

She thought. Who gets to date such good-looking guys? She softly replied."Room 203."

As Vincent reached the elevator, he suddenly remembered something and glanced at the outpatient category on the second floor,which was Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Without a second thought, Patrick walked into the elevator and hit the button for the second floor.

Vincent stayed quiet, standing to the side, just staring at Patrick's profile.

Patrick quickly got to the door of the second-floor ward but hesitated,his hand frozen on the doorknob.

Vincent said."Ifyou can't swallow your pride, let's just head back!"

Patrick wasn't worried about pride; he just couldn't face Emily!

Since they were already there, he figured he might as well go in and check on her!

Vincent reached out first, about to gently push open the ward door, but a

voice stopped him.

Because Room 203 was a private ward, a nurse came up and asked. "Who are you? The patient just had surgery and needs rest. Don't disturb her."

Hearing this, Patrick asked, "What's her condition now? Is it serious?"

The nurse frowned and said. "The patient just hadsurgery and needs rest.Who are you to her? Don't you know she's been malnourished for a long time?"

The nurse looked at Patrick, then thought about the frail figure inside.thinking. 'Boyfriends these days are so unreliable. They don't care about their girlfriends with such serious conditions.

Vincent and Patrick sat on a bench in the corridor.

Patrick stared at Room 203, unsure of what to say. while the sound of rain outside grew louder.

Just then, he saw a girl walking towards them from the elevator. It was Melissa. Emily's good friend.

Patrick hurried over, grabbing Melissa's shoulder and demanding, "What's wrong with Emily? Why hasn't she woken up yet? Tell me everything you know!"

Melissa pushed Patrick's hand away and said, "Mr. Rivera,get a grip.When you were having your romantic moments with your beloved, did you ever think about her? If you want to know what's going on, ask her yourself!"

Vincent also approached. The two nodded at each other, and Vincent said to Melissa, "Melissa, can we talk in private?"

Melissa glanced at Vincent. saw his polite demeanor, and nodded.following him to the side.

After hearing what Melissa said, Patrick ran his hand through his hair in frustration. He hated not being in control of everything now.

Patrick had no one to vent his anger on. It seemed like no one. except the person lying in the hospital bed.

He wanted to rush in and tell Emily. "Please don't leave me." This was his inner thought. something he couldn't say to anyone. Patrick leaned against the wall alone, feeling a bit dizzy.

Vincent and Melissa went to the stairwell.

Vincent introduced himself. "I'm also Emily's high school classmate.

Vincent. Can you tell me what happened to Emily?"

Melissa looked Vincent up and down, then slowly said,"If you just want to know why Emily's in the hospital, you might want to ask Patrick; he might know better."

Accompanied by Patrick, who was Patrick's friend. Melissa didn't want to reveal too many details.

Indeed,hiding this was what she should do.

"No, I want to know why Emily got injured," Vincent said.

"Someone had a conflict with her." Melissa thought mentioning Shirley's situation wasn't snitching.

"Do I know this person?"

"Shirley. Patrick's 'little sister'," Melissa said with a sarcastic tone.

Vincent chuckled. "Thank you."

Having achieved his goal. Vincent took a few steps forward. then rurned back to look at Melissa.

"Dear little sister, do you have time for a meal with me?"

"No." Melissa rolled her eyes and thought to herself. 'Truly not a good person.

Vincent returned to the ward door. watching Patrick. who was caught between staying and leaving. sighing. He softly asked. "The danger has passed. If you don't want to go in, come with me. This matter might involve you a bit."

However. Patrick showed no intention of leaving; he was still immersed in her world of regret. He regretted not teling Emily how he truly felt and that she held a special place in his heart. He knew that confessing his feelings would bring uncertainties for her.

There might be reasons for his unspoken love that no one else knew! For Patrick, his love was just something he couldn't admit.

Patrick didn't know where to go. As he was about to get up. he heard a voice softly asking Melissa. "Is Emily awake? It's been two hours?"

The voice sounded very familiar. He looked up and saw Marlon.

Patrick grabbed Marlon by the collar, saying. "Why are you here? Is it because of you that Emily...?"

Marlon replied impatiently, "Mr. Rivera, what are you accusing me of now?Do you think you have the right to question me?"

Vincent hurried over, pulled Patrick aside, and looked Marlon up and down,realizing that Marlon seemed even more confident than Patrick.Emily's boss.

Patrick swung a fist at Marlon's cheek, and Marlon grabbed Patrick's collar and punched him back, hitting Patrick's jaw. The slightly tipsy Patrick was instantly sobered by the blow.

He staggered to the side, still processing what had happened. Marlon then said. "This is a hospital! Emily is still inside and hasn't woken up! If you want to go crazy.get out!"

Patrick's worry and anger turned into strength, and he stood up against the wall, pointing at Marlon as if he was about to explode.

Marlon timely said. "Mr. Rivera, are you planning to fight me in a hospital?

You don't have the right to vent your anger on me. Emily is my employee.

I must be by her side. As for you, go find your first love, don't embarrass yourself here!"

At that moment, a weak voice came from the ward.

"Melissa," Emily called out. Melissa quickly opened the door and saw that Emily had finally woken up. She hugged Emily, saying, "What happened just now?"

Marlon. Vincent, and Patrick all walked in.

Marlon brought the dinner he had specially bought downstairs,not knowing what Emily liked to eat.

Following the doctor's orders, he bought light food suitable for a patient.

He placed the food in front of Emily's bed and said, "Emily, now that you'

re awake, you can eat something!"

Emily thanked Marlon in a weak voice.

Then she glanced at the two people in the corner of the room, but didn't say anything.

At that moment, the nurse came in for a check-up.

After looking arounad the room, the nurse said, "The patient just woke up.please leave if you're not family."

Vincent looked at Patrick, raised his chin, indicating that Patrick should speak up, as he didn't want to be considered an outsider.

Patrick, seeing the weak Emily, wanted to rush forward to hold her and check on her, but before he could move, the nurse repeated, "The patient just woke up, you can leave now!"

Patrick had no intention of leaving. He saw that Emily, whom he cared about, didn't even look at him.

"Emily," Patrick said.

"Didn't you hear what the nurse said? I need to rest now. Please leave,"Emily said.

Hearing this, Patrick turned and left without looking back.