Chapter 364
Only the sound of slow footsteps echoed through the alleyway as they crossed it to reach the entrance of the emergency room, which was illuminated with light. Eugene’s silhouette disappeared within the next few steps, and Melanie lowered her gaze.
Perhaps he remembered her night blindness and intentionally accompanied her through that part of the journey. Regardless, Melanie was grateful to Eugene–for tonight at least.
When Melanie entered the emergency room, she saw Eugene again. He had a registration form in his hand as he asked, “Do you need me to stay with you?”
Melanie hesitated. “How much did it cost? I’ll reimburse you.”
Eugene scoffed. “What are you thinking? I only brought you here because I’m worried about being implicated by your family again. If I hadn’t stayed back and seen things through, it’d be your words against mine later on. I’ve already seen enough of what your family is capable of.” Lips pursed, Melanie did not respond and just went to see the doctor with the registration form.
She felt a bit dizzy due to the pain in her shoulder. The emergency room was relatively quiet at night, and the examination was quick. After getting an X–ray, it was not long before the results were in.
George’s punch had caused a minor fracture in Melanie’s shoulder. During the treatment process, Melanie moved her clothes aside to reveal the red swelling on her skin, with some parts even turning black and purple.
The doctor frowned upon seeing Melanie’s injuries. “You’re just a woman. How did you get such a severe injury? It looks like it’s unlikely to heal completely in the next ten days or so.”
Melanie tilted her head slightly, saw the shocking state of her shoulder, and felt a heavy weight in her heart. George had indeed used excessive force.
Although the doctor was gentle as she applied the medication, Melanie could not help the furrow in her brows. She bit her lip to suppress any sounds of pain.
After bandaging the wound, the doctor instructed her, “Avoid using this hand as much as possible. Get plenty of rest, eat nutritious food, and have your family apply the medication on time.”
She handed the prescription to Melanie, or so it seemed at first. Later, Melanie realized the doctor was actually passing it to Eugene, who had been standing behind her silently all along.
Melanie hesitated. “You’ve seen the results. Give me the prescription. I’ll get the medicine myself.”
Eugene’s gaze lingered on her bandaged shoulder for a moment before he replied in a detached tone, “You wouldn’t have ended up like this if you’d just watched yourself.”
He took the prescription and left. Melanie had no choice but to follow him.
As they approached the pharmacy, Melanie’s phone rang. It was a call from Xander.
Melanie answered the call. “Where are you right now? I’ll come over immediately. I’m sorry, just got some designs done and only saw your message afterward.”
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A sharp, stabbing pain shot through her body, causing Melanie to immediately grimace.
Eugene sneered. “I thought you felt no pain.”
After saying that, he walked away. Melanie stood where she was, unable to move. The pain was becoming unbearable. Eugene, who was ahead of her, stopped before turning around. His dark, intense gaze was fixed on Melanie.
“Do you need me to invite you to the emergency room as well?”
Melanie’s forehead was already sweaty from the pain. She glanced at Eugene and reluctantly followed him toward the emergency room. The pain was intense, with every step feeling like a knife stabbing her.
Unfortunately, Melanie also had night blindness, and the route from the inpatient department to the emergency room involved passing through a dark alleyway that was without streetlights. It made her progress even slower.
Eugene took long strides and consistently maintained a half–step distance from her. Struggling to see his silhouette, Melanie did not even think to turn on her phone’s flashlight. Instead, she just followed him slowly.
Although the alleyway was only about ten meters long, it took Melanie almost five minutes to traverse it. Neither of them spoke, perhaps both unsure of what to say.
Melanie knew that Xander did not check his phone often while working. “Are you still busy? The situation has been resolved. I’ll wait for you in the North district when I return later.”
Xander was indeed still working on modifying the project, but when he heard what Melanie said, he grabbed his coat and headed out. “Are you still at the hospital? Find a safe place and wait for me.”
Xander’s tone was resolute. Seeing that she was not in all that great a state, Melanie nodded with furrowed brows. “Okay, I’ll wait for you, then.”
Just as Melanie ended the call, she heard an inexplicable laugh from above her. “You sure do know how to play the victim.”
Medicine in hand, Eugene looked at Melanie with an indescribable expression. “Why didn’t you respond with the same attitude when I suggested staying behind to accompany you?” he said with an amused tone and a raised brow.
“Melanie, you play this game of cat and mouse quite well. Only someone as foolish as Xander would believe you.”
Chapter 364
Only the sound of slow footsteps echoed through the alleyway as they crossed it to reach the entrance of the emergency room, which was illuminated with light. Eugene’s silhouette disappeared within the next few steps, and Melanie lowered her gaze.
Perhaps he remembered her night blindness and intentionally accompanied her through that part of the journey. Regardless, Melanie was grateful to Eugene–for tonight at least.
When Melanie entered the emergency room, she saw Eugene again. He had a registration form in his hand as he asked, “Do you need me to stay with you?”
Melanie hesitated. “How much did it cost? I’ll reimburse you.”
Eugene scoffed. “What are you thinking? I only brought you here because I’m worried about being implicated by your family again. If I hadn’t stayed back and seen things through, it’d be your words against mine later on. I’ve already seen enough of what your family is capable of.” Lips pursed, Melanie did not respond and just went to see the doctor with the registration form.
She felt a bit dizzy due to the pain in her shoulder. The emergency room was relatively quiet at night, and the examination was quick. After getting an X–ray, it was not long before the results were in.
George’s punch had caused a minor fracture in Melanie’s shoulder. During the treatment process, Melanie moved her clothes aside to reveal the red swelling on her skin, with some parts even turning black and purple.
The doctor frowned upon seeing Melanie’s injuries. “You’re just a woman. How did you get such a severe injury? It looks like it’s unlikely to heal completely in the next ten days or so.”
Melanie tilted her head slightly, saw the shocking state of her shoulder, and felt a heavy weight in her heart. George had indeed used excessive force.
Although the doctor was gentle as she applied the medication, Melanie could not help the furrow in her brows. She bit her lip to suppress any sounds of pain.
After bandaging the wound, the doctor instructed her, “Avoid using this hand as much as possible. Get plenty of rest, eat nutritious food, and have your family apply the medication on time.”
She handed the prescription to Melanie, or so it seemed at first. Later, Melanie realized the doctor was actually passing it to Eugene, who had been standing behind her silently all along.
Melanie hesitated. “You’ve seen the results. Give me the prescription. I’ll get the medicine myself.”
Eugene’s gaze lingered on her bandaged shoulder for a moment before he replied in a detached tone, “You wouldn’t have ended up like this if you’d just watched yourself.”
He took the prescription and left. Melanie had no choice but to follow him.
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As they approached the pharmacy, Melanie’s phone rang. It was a call from Xander.
Melanie answered the call. “Where are you right now? I’ll come over immediately. I’m sorry, I‘ just got some designs done and only saw your message afterward.”
Melanie knew that Xander did not check his phone often while working. “Are you still busy? The situation has been resolved. I’ll wait for you in the North district when I return later.”
Xander was indeed still working on modifying the project, but when he heard what Melanie said, he grabbed his coat and headed out. “Are you still at the hospital? Find a safe place and wait for me.”
Xander’s tone was resolute. Seeing that she was not in all that great a state, Melanie nodded with furrowed brows. “Okay, I’ll wait for you, then.”
Just as Melanie ended the call, she heard an inexplicable laugh from above her. “You sure do know how to play the victim.”
Medicine in hand, Eugene looked at Melanie with an indescribable expression. “Why didn’t you respond with the same attitude when I suggested staying behind to accompany you?” he
said with an amused tone and a raised brow.
“Melanie, you play this game of cat and mouse quite well. Only someone as foolish as Xander would believe you.”
