Chapter 270: Power and money can change anyone’s intention.
Two nurses entered in the meantime. The doctor gave them a few instructions before stepping out. Ava watched as the nurses prepared to wheel his bed out of the room.
Ava followed closely, her hand gripping Dylan’s firmly. "I’m right here with you. Don’t worry."
Dylan chuckled. "I’m not worried. But you are. Relax. Don’t be stressed. I’ll be back before you even realize I’m gone."
Her grip tightened around his hand as they moved down the corridor.
The nurses wheeled Dylan into the testing room, the door clicking shut behind them. Ava’s steps faltered as she stared at the closed door, the worry lingering in her mind. She wished the tests would come out clean and that the doctor be wrong about his predictions.
Ava made her way to the waiting area. She settled into a quiet corner, her hands clasped tightly on her lap as her thoughts consumed her. The noise of the hospital faded into the background, and she remained oblivious to the comings and goings around her.
"Miss..." A deep voice broke through her reverie.
Startled, Ava looked up to see a middle-aged man standing in front of her. It was her father’s assistant. Surprise flashed in her eyes.
"Mr. Douglas?" She hadn’t informed anyone about the accident, much less him. "What are you doing here? How did you know?"