Chapter 383
Ice-Cold Ceo, Crazy Love
Susan looked at Thomas with a hint of amusement, wondering if he really needed to be so fearful.
Yet, seeing his pleading expression, she decided to answer the call anyway.
Theresa, unaware of Thomasâs plans to visit Tonico, cheerfully asked over the phone, âThomas, where are you? Iâve just finished work. Do you want to join me for lunch?â
Susan glanced at Thomas, who was frantically gesturing ânoâ.
With a sense of resignation, she spoke up, saying, âTheresa, itâs me, Susan.
âSusan?â Theresa sounded surprised. âIs Thomas at the Landorsâ place?
Gazing out at the white clouds, Susan softly replied, âTheresa, weâre on a plane.â
Theresaâs heart skipped a beat when she heard that.
âOn a plane?â she asked, her voice tinged with sudden panic: âSusan, where are you going?â
Biting her lip, Susan answered, âTo Tonico. Theresa, Mr. Nicholas has been poisoned, and itâs critical. I have to go see him.â
âPoisoned?â
Theresa gasped in shock.
Susan was talking about Mr. Nicholas, the King of Tonico!
The idea that a king could be poisoned sent a flurry of thoughts racing through Theresaâs mind.
âItâs too dangerous, Susan,â Theresa said, her voice slowing but unable to hide her urgency.
âIâm sorry for dragging Thomas into this⦠But donât worry, Iâll make sure nothing happens to him.â
Susan quickly assured her.
Listening in, Thomas couldnât help but feel touched by Theresaâs evident concern.
She seemed extremely worried, reflecting on how much she cared about him.
As he was pondering this, Theresaâs voice came through the phone, filled with confusion.
âThomas? Who cares about him! Susan, why are you taking him on such a dangerous mission? I know him well; heâs more trouble than heâs worth. Susan, has the plane taken off yet? Maybe you should just drop him off. Let me accompany you to Tonico instead! I might be of some help, but what use will Thomas be?â
Thomas was struck He, the Medical âbfounded, feeling an unexpected urge to cry.
He, the Medical Mystic, was now seen as a liability.
This prompted in him a moment of introspection.
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Yet, seeing his pleading expression, she decided to answer the call anyway.
Theresa, unaware of Thomasâs plans to visit Tonico, cheerfully asked over the phone, âThomas, where are you? Iâve just finished work. Do you want to join me for lunch?â
Susan glanced at Thomas, who was frantically gesturing, ânoâ
With a sense of resignation, she spoke up, saying, âTheresa, itâs me, Susanâ
âSusan?â Theresa sounded surprised. âIs Thomas at the Landorâ place?â
Gazing out at the white clouds, Susan softly replied, âTheresa, weâre on a plane.â
Theresaâs heart skipped a beat when she heard that âOn a plane?â she asked, her voice tinged with sudden panic âSusan, where are you going?â
Biting her lip, Susan answered, âTo Tonico. Theresa, Mr. Nicholas has been poisoned, and itâs critical. I have to go see him âPoisoned?â
Theresa gasped in shock.
Susan was talking about Mr. Nicholas, the King of Tonico!
The idea that a king could be poisoned sent a flurry of thoughts racing through Theresaâs mind.
âItâs too dangerous, Susan,â Theresa said, her voice slowing but unable to hide her urgency.
âIâm sorry for dragging Thomas into this⦠But donât worry, Iâll make sure nothing happens to him.â
Susan quickly assured her.
Listening in, Thomas couldnât help but feel touched by Theresaâs evident concern.
She seemed extremely worried, reflecting on how much she cared about him.
As he was pondering this, âTheresaâs voice came through the phone, filled with confusion.
âThomas? Who cares about him! Susan, why are you taking him on such a dangerous mission? I know him well; heâs more trouble than heâs worth. Susan, has the plane taken off yet? Maybe you should just drop him off. Let me accompany you to Tonico instead! I might be of some help, but what use will Thomas be?â
Thomas was struck dumbfounded), feeling an unexpected urge to cry.
He, the Medical Mystic, was now seen as a liability.
This prompted in him a moment of introspection.
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Susan, trying to hold back laughter and concern, glanced at Thomas. She believed it was better for him to talk about the Medical Mystic, so she vaguely mumbled a few words in response.
âGive the phone to Thomas I need to speak with him, Theresa said firmly.
Susan quickly interjected, Theresa, I really asked for his help this time. When I get back, Iâll apologize to you, okay?â
âItâs his honor to help. Susan, you have nothing to apologize for. Just give him the phone. I wonât be harsh,â Theresa replied calmly.
Susan then handed the phone to Thomas, He nervously raised it to his ear âThomas.â Theresaâs voice was eerily calm over the phone, so calm that it made him feel increasingly anxious.
âTheresa.â Thomas began with a tremble in his voice, I only saw the news about Alexanderâs poisoning last night. Being a doctor, I thought that I might be of some help, so I decided to come along. Iâm sorry I didnât inform you right away, 1.
âThomas, Theresa interrupted, cutting him off midâsentence.
Thomas instinctively straightened up, his anxiety reaching new heights.
Hearing the quickened pace of his breathing. Theresa felt her heart soften.
Her voice softened as well when she said. âBe careful in everything you do.â
Those simple words made Thomas pause for a moment, stirring within him a gentle emotion.
After a brief pause, he mumbled something softly.
âAnd also, take good care of Susan. I donât mind if you get hurt, but if she loses even a single hair, Iâll hold you accountable!â Theresaâs voice suddenly turned fierce.
With that, Thomas was at a loss.
Feeling somewhat aggrieved, he asked, âWhoâs more important to you, me or Susan?â
Theresa snorted coldly, her tone becoming more aggressive. âWho gave you the audacity to compare yourself to my sister? Since youâre already on that plane, make sure to keep her safe, got Thomas could not retort that.
With his feelings a mix of bewilderment and resignation, he put down the phone and looked at Susan with an indescribably strange expression.
Susan blinked in confusion, wondering what had just transpired.
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The fact that someone of Mr. Nicholasâs stature could be targeted only heightened her concern for Susanâs safety in such a perilous situation.
And Thomasâ¦
Was he truly just an unlearned hospital director?
The king of Tonico could have any doctor at his side. What use would an ordinary doctor be to him?
Theresa pondered this, then suddenly let out a cold snort.
Thomas!
It seemed that he had kept something very important from her.
When she saw him again, sheâd settle the score with him.
Taking a deep breath, she seemed to have made a resolute decision.
Her best friend and the man she loved the most were both in Tonico.
There was no reason for her not to go!
Besides, she faintly remembered having something scheduled in Tonico recently.
She turned to make her arrangements.
A few hours laterâ¦
The plane landed in Tonico.
The group rushed straight to the entrance of the hospital.
Only then did Susan make a belated call to Judith.
âSusan, Judith answered quickly, her voice betraying her weariness despite her efforts to sound energetic.. âWhatâs up?â
âAunt Judith,â Susan spoke softly, Tm at the entrance of the hospital in Tonico.â
Judith paused, then responded with a hint of shock, âYouâre in Tonico?â
Before Susan could answer, Judith urgently continued, âSusan, thatâs no place for you. Leave, leave right now!â
Already anticipating Judithâs reaction, Susan responded calmly, âAunt Judith, Iâm already here. If you donât come to meet me, Iâll just keep standing at the hospital entrance.â
âSusan⦠You!â Now Judith was frantic. âDo you realize how complex the situation is here? Iâm starting to regret involving you in the first place. But thankfully, youâre not yet part of the Nicholas family. The Apr turmoil here wonât affect you. Go back to Coraland now. I believe that with Benâs capability, he will protect you well there. As for everything else, from now on, pretend you never met me or Alexander.
You have nothing to do with the Nicholas family. Do you hear me?â
Judithâs voice grew more and more urgent.
In contrast, a small smile appeared on Susanâs lips.
She was well aware that being associated with the Nicholas family represented a crisis.
It would be better for her to distance herself from them.
Yet, she couldnât bring herself to do it.
With a gentle but firm tone, she reiterated, âIâm at the hospital entrance. Iâll keep waiting.â
âYou child, you⦠Judith was almost in tears.
The situation in Tonico was chaotic, and she didnât want Susan to get involved.
Softening her voice, Susan said, âAunt Judith, Iâve long considered you as my family.â
Familyâ¦
That word made Judith burst into tears.
She had been waiting for Susan to say that for so long.
But why did it have to be now?