Chapter 59: She Was Not Their Precious Treasure
"Were you actually hoping I wouldn’t ever find out?" Lariette’s question earned a helpless chuckle from Ruediger. Tapping one finger on the steering wheel, he turned to look at her albeit briefly.
"To be frank, I don’t mind whether you know or not, Lettie," replied Ruediger, his emerald eyes glinting softly in the dimness of the truck, "You needed blood so, I did what I should."
Even if the patient wasn’t her, he would still do the same.
Lariette exhaled a sigh, unable to respond immediately to Ruediger. Leaning against the seat, her gaze shifted from him to the front window, watching the passing night.
This lane was quite dim with only several vehicles around. The truck’s headlights sliced through the dark, casting a warm glow over the dimly lit road.
"Eddy, were you at the cafe that day? I wonder how you could be at the hospital."
Ruediger’s expression softened further, understanding Lariette wouldn’t cease asking him yet. He could tell the lady had several more questions in her mind.
"Yes, I was there," replied Ruediger, his voice steady and gentle, "Joshua called the cafe. I knew you’re Maddie’s good friend so, I told her I’d go to the hospital first."
Lariette understood what Ruediger meant. Madeline was away on that day. She had some business to attend in another district over one hour from the cafe.
Ruediger most likely wished to calm Madeline who became frantic upon learning the news thus, he went to the hospital. Perhaps, he left together with Joshua once the lady arrived.