Regaining her poise, Ryderâs wife quickly addressed them, âYou all must be worn out and hungry after such a long ordeal.
Let me fetch some food from the canteen⦠especially something nutritious for Miss Evans.
â
Dylan, coming back to himself, murmured his thanks in a subdued voice.
Then, he turned away, lost in his thoughts for a long time.
Edwin came up behind him, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.
âWhy donât you go check on Olivia?â he suggested.
At one oâclock in the morning, in the VIP ward of the hospital.
The soup on the bedside table had gone cold, and Olivia was still unconscious.
After a shower and a change of clothes, Dylan sat by her bed, only then noticing the scratches covering the backs of his hands.
Some were so deep that they revealed flesh beneath.
He seemed indifferent to the situation.
His gaze was locked on Oliviaâ¦
Meanwhile, Edwin turned to his mother and Laura, announcing, âIâll take you two home now!â
Cecilia, however, resisted the idea of leaving.
Overwhelmed by guilt, she chose to remain in the hospital room.
After a moment of reflection, Edwin stated firmly, âDylan can stay with her tonight.
â
Cecilia opened her mouth to object, but reconsidered.
Laura, on the other hand, didnât challenge the decision.
In her view, Edwin could do no wrong!
In the end, Edwin departed with Cecilia and Laura in tow.
As he drove, Edwin commented casually, âConsidering tonightâs events, I suspect Oliviaâs relationship with Dylan might shift.
But ultimately, itâs her decision.
Dylan has proved his devotion to her by risking his own life, which speaks Louder than any sweet nothings.
Still, his past actions remain inexcusable.
â
He believed Olivia was well aware of this.
Cecilia became suddenly emotional upon hearing this.
Laura squeezed her hand gently, reassuring, âDonât fret too much about Olivia.
Sheâs grown up now! Sheâs quite capable and will surely make the right choices for herself.
â
Hearing Lauraâs words, Edwin glanced at her through the rearview mirror.
He chuckled and said, âYeah, just like what happened with Laura back then.
â
His light-hearted comment eased the tension in the car.
Cecilia couldnât help but smile.
However, Laura blushed deeply, ducking her head as she retorted, âI never even had a choice! Back then, you seduced me and then you went on a blind date!â