Pulling his hand back, he turned to face Sarah, his voice uncharacteristically soft as he apologized, âIâm sorry.
â
Sarah, taken aback by Theodoreâs unexpected apology, was momentarily speechless.
Immediately following his apology, Theodore added, âThis incident was my fault.
I will make it up to you.
Any future requests will be taken into account.
â
Sarah waved him off.
âCome on, Ariana and I are friends.
No need to thank me.
â
âNo, I donât like being indebted to anyone,â Theodore retorted, his tone brooking no argument.
Sarah understood his unyielding nature and, not wanting to provoke him further, simply nodded in acceptance.
After providing Ariana with initial emergency treatment, they hurriedly made their way to the hospital.
Upon reaching the hospital, the doctor conducted a thorough examination of Ariana.
Apart from her injured foot, it was determined that there were no other major injuriesâjust some minor cuts and scr@pes from the altercation and escape, primarily on her hands and neck.
However, the fracture in her foot had worsened, potentially requiring surgery.
âWe will assess her further and devise an operation plan once she regains consciousness.
It is crucial that we contact her previous attending doctor to obtain more information about her foot injury.
Mr.
Anderson, do you happen to know who her previous attending doctor is?â the doctor inquired, while jotting down notes for the report.
Theodore, who had just had his arm set, looked towards the doctor with a darkened expression.
âMitchel Chadwick, JN Hospital.
â Despite his dislike for Mitchel, Theodore reluctantly gave the doctor the information he needed.
âVery well.
I will contact him immediately.
â The doctor acknowledged with a nod and left the room.
Theodore stood by the hospital bed, observing Arianaâs peaceful slumber, finally finding solace in the release of his worries.
He took a seat, gently grasping her hand and pressing a tender ki*s against it.
Fatigue etched across his face.
âExcuse me, Mr.
Anderson.
Itâs time to apply medication to Miss Edwards.
â A nurse entered the room, holding a tray of medicine.
Theodore stepped aside to give her space.
The nurse displayed impressive professionalism in her technique.
However, as the medicine took effect, Ariana, still asleep, instinctively furrowed her brow and let out a soft whimper.
Beads of cold sweat formed on her forehead.
Concern evident on his face, Theodoreâs voice tumed cold as he addressed the nurse, âHandle her with care.
She is afraid of pain.
â
âYes, Mr.
Anderson,â the nurse responded, her hand trembling slightly.
She felt the heaviness in the atmosphere, as if it could freeze.
Suddenly, her back stiffened, and she dared not take a deep breath.
Focusing intently on her hands, she feared inflicting any further discomfort upon the unconscious woman in the bed.
Despite her experience as a seasoned nurse, the scrutiny from the man beside her made her more nervous and fearful than any assessment during her own internship.
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Bracing herself, the nurse prepared to tend to Arianaâs wounds.
Suddenly, Theodore interjected, âAllow me to take care of the rest.
â He grabbed the medication from the tray without waiting for the nurseâs response.
The nurse hesitated, contemplating whether to say something, but ultimately decided against it.
She felt a tinge of fear.
It would bring relief if Theodore could handle it competently, but lingering concerns remained.
After all, Theodore was not a professional, and she would be the one held accountable if anything went wrong.
Ignoring the nurseâs questioning gaze, Theodore proceeded with gentle movements, following the nurseâs process of administering medication and bandaging the wounds.
Skillfully, he wrapped Arianaâs injuries.
Observing Theodoreâs adeptness, the nurse felt at ease and realized there was no need to linger any longer.
She turned to leave the ward.
Taking his time, Theodore meticulously bandaged Arianaâs wounds, treating each step as if he were crafting a work of art.
He relished the moment, his gaze shifting to Ariana, peacefully slumbering and relaxed.
A sense of contentment enveloped him.