Chapter 394
Ice-Cold Ceo, Crazy Love
In the hospital room, someone quietly came in to report.
Easonâs gaze shifted, and he smiled. âEdel has been detained. Iâll go interrogate him to see if we can extract any information from him.â
âThen you should go quickly,â said Judith, her eyes showing signs of fatigue. âIf you can find out something, it might increase the chances of your father waking up.â
âI understand.â Eason reassured her with a hug, then turned to Thomas with a smile. âDr. Thomas, try not to be so restless. My people just called. They will bring Miss Austin here shortly.â
âYou said âshortlyâ five minutes ago, Thomas replied, visibly anxious.
Eason hesitated. âWell, five minutes⦠isnât really that long?â
âNot long?â Thomas exclaimed, exasperated.
Eason was speechless.
Susan, noticing the situation, couldnât help but smile softly. âEason, you better go deal with Edel. Iâll be here with Thomas.â
Nodding. Eason swiftly made his exit, almost as if fleeing Thomas watched Easonâs retreating figure and sighed deeply.
He glanced at his watch and muttered under his breath. âOkay, now itâs been six minutes.â
Ben, watching this, couldnât help but frown. âItâs just six minutes. Canât you be a little more composed?â
Thomas snapped. âIf it were Susan you were waiting for, Iâd like to see how composed youâd be.ââ
Ben let out a scoff, confidently replying. âOf course, I wouldnât be.â
Thomas was left speechless.
So, Ben was actually taking pride in such things.
Thomas couldnât help but wonder if he had mistakenly befriended the wrong person.
Susan couldnât help but smile at the scene, offering Thomas a gentle reassurance. âDonât worry, you came here to help me. When Theresa arrives, Iâll explain everything to her.â
Thomasâs eyes lit up immediately, and he rushed over to grasp Susanâs hand.
âWords are fine, but keep your hands to yourself.â Ben warned, catching Thomasâs hand with a hint of vigilance.
Thomas didnât argue with him. He just looked earnestly at Susan. âSusan, my life is in your hands now!
You musâ¦.
ex Dreame Babe, are you hungry? A ruthless CEO in the 44 FREE Installed Open Must do what A voice tinged with a trasing tone suddenly interrupted.
Thomasâs body stiffened instantly Slowly turning around, he saw Theresa with a slightly raised eyebrow, her gaze on him filled with subtle Thomas felt as if his entire skin tightened.
He cautiously said, âTheresaâ¦â
Afraid of saying the wrong thing, he called out her name and looked desperately at Susan for Susan, ever so loyal, stood up to explain. âTheresa, actuall âDonât worry, Susan, Iâll spare his life,â Theresa said with a slight smile, walking over and grabbing Thomas by the collar, dragging him outside.
Thomas was nearly scared to death, frantically signaling Susan for help.
Susan was about to speak up, but Theresa cut her off with a smile. Thomas, do you need someone else to speak for you! Donât you have a mouth?â
Thomas was left speechless.
He replied, a bit appealingly. âI do, I doâ
Then, regaining some confidence, he glanced at Susan Susan, who asked you to speak for me 1 can handice my own mattersâ
Suddenly taking charge. Thomas firmly grabbed Theresaâs hand Letâs go Whatever you want to know.
III tell you everything Thomas walked away, pulling Theresa along with him Susan watched them leave, somewhat incredulously, and turned to Ben âDoes he always change faces this quickly!
Ben, rubbing her hair affectionately, replied with a calm demeanor Youâll get used to it.
Judith, observing their playful banter, couldnât help but show a faint smile amidst her worry.
But her smile was fleeting, quickly replaced by a deeper concern as she looked at Alexander lying on the hospital bed.
âCan my husband really wake up? she wondered silently.
In the adjacent room, as soon as the door closed, Thomasâs composed demeanor changed drastically.
He looked at Theresa with earnest eyes, âTheresa, I admit my guilt and am ready to repent. Just let me plain a bit firstâ¦â
Theresa looked at him with a halfâsmile, slowly walking towards him.
Thomas felt his heart hang in suspense.
Bracing himself, he closed his eyes. âRegardless, itâs all my fault. You can hit me, yell at me!â
âSo, where did you go wrong?â Theresa asked softly.
âL⦠Thomas was scrambling for words when suddenly, he felt a warm touch on his lips.
Looking up in shock, he saw Theresa very close to him, her lips pressed gently against his.
In her eyes, there was a hint of tender warmth.
Thomas felt a stir in his heart and was about to reciprocate when Theresa suddenly pulled back.
She let out a cold huff. âThat kiss is a reward for winning the competition. Overall, you were quite impressive.â
âHandsome, of course, Iâm handsome. Thomas shamelessly leaned in closer. âHow about another kiss?â
Theresa looked at him expressionlessly.
Thomas immediately straightened up. Iâm still a sinner. I donât deserve a kiss from Ms. Austin.â
Playing around at a time like this, Theresa couldnât help but be both amused and frustrated.
Narrowing her eyes, she asked casually. âSo, you are the Medical Mystic?â
Thomasâs heart skipped a beat.
The inevitable question had arrived.
He organized his thoughts and cautiously said, âTheresa, I didnât mean to hide it from you. I am indeed the Medical Mystic, but I had given up that identity because of certain reasons. I just wanted to live quietly as an ordinary doctor. Before this incident, I never thought Iâd pick up this identity again.â
His anxious demeanor was evident.
Theresa, somewhat softened by his nervousness, sighed and said, âI know you became the Medical Mystic again to help Ben and Susan. I understand youâre willing to do anything for your close friend Ben. And Susan is my best friend too. How could I stop you from helping them? What made me angry is that you left without saying anything. You could have explained everything to me before you left.â
She looked at him steadily. âOr do you think Iâm not trustworthy enough?â
âOf course not!â Thomas exclaimed, panicked. âT⦠I just didnât want to worry you.
âSo, in your eyes, Iâm that fragile?â Theresa raised an eyebrow 09:53 âLâ¦â Usually quickâwitted, Thomas found himself at a loss for words under Theresaâs questioning.
Theresa sighed and turned to leave.
Thomas quickly grabbed her, âWhere are you going?â
âWhere can I go? Theresa responded irritably. âIâm already here. Are you going to send me away now?
After I settle things with you, naturally, I should meet Susan and her family. Donât you have any manners?â
âRight, right, youâre absolutely right!â Thomas instantly agreed with enthusiasm.
Theresa was at a loss.
She couldnât understand how someone who seemed so lacking in poise could be the legendary Medical Mystic.