Ryan put Justin in Terranovaâs best hospital in record time.
The severe injury and massive loss of blood left Justin in a critical state.
Ryan was never one to cry growing up. However, the sight of his buddy lying in bed, vulnerable and
pale, as the medical personnel wheeled him into the emergency room, brought tears to Ryanâs eyes.
He quickly wiped off the tears.
âMr. Hoffman.â
A voice in the back startled Ryan. He turned around in confusion.
âOh, youâreâ¦â
It was a familiar face. The man was Bellaâs companion at the ball held at the Salvador Hotel.
âArnold Larson. You can call me Dr. Larson.â
Arnold, dressed in scrubs, brushed past Ryan and said firmly, âLeave your wounded friend to me.â
âYou? Are you a doctor?â
Ryan stared at him in shock. âArenât you supposed to be in Savrow?
What are you doing here?â
âAsher sent me.â
Arnold furrowed his brows at the mention of the man he had a love- and-hate relationship with. Still, his
heart raced. âHe didnât tell me the whole story, but he did mention the possible danger and the need for
medical assistance.
âIâve been on standby in this hospital since last night.â
While talking, Arnold chuckled proudly. âI was going to leave. Thank goodness I didnât. The man
wouldnât survive without my help.â
Arnold admitted he was such a fool.
Asher was a jerk to him, yet he rushed to Asherâs side with a phone call.
Arnold was popular among the men abroad, with many men pursuing him. Heirs from wealthy and
powerful families fought for his attention.
However, Arnold was swept off his feet by Asherâs graceful and restrained personality.
Just as Arnold was about to walk into the operating theater, Ryan shouted, âHey? Can I trust you? I
leave my buddyâs life in your hands
Without looking back, Arnold replied differently, âDr. Brown isnât the only doctor who can pull miracles.â
Meanwhile, the operation to take down the arms dealers in South
Island had gotten under the skin of those involved in the same supply chain in Terranova.
Despite Winstonâs arrest, Terranovaâs military and police caught wind of the situation and detained the
group from leaving the borders.
In other words, the Thompsons could not take Winston back to Savrów.
The issue was the absence of an extradition treaty between Orealm and Terranova. Ralph reached out
to his superiors for help, but the matter was out of his hands.
It was a tricky situation.
Since Bella could not get back to Sayrow any time soon, she left South Island and drove to the
hospital. She planned to stay by Justinâs side.
Drew held Winston in custody in a car while Bella and Asher took another ride.
While on the way, she clutched Asherâs hand, and Asher placed her cold hand against his warm chest.
He worriedly stared at Bellaâs overly nervous, drained face.
All he felt was her clammy, icy hand. No matter how hard he tried, he could not warm her up.
âBella,â Asher murmured.
She looked up in a daze, her eyes tearful.
Bella was alive.