Chapter 41:

The chill outside the emergency room was palpable.

Kristopher and Darren positioned themselves at opposite ends of the hallway, arms folded, expressions unreadable.

Periodically, their eyes met, adding to the palpable tension.

A nurse passing by caught the hostile atmosphere and reminded them firmly, “Both of you are adults. Behave accordingly! No fighting in these halls! Your actions have already harmed patients. Another incident, and I’m calling the police.”

Both men exhaled sharply and looked away.

Moments later, the ER doors burst open as a doctor stepped out, her expression grave.

Both men moved toward her in unison.

“How is she?”

“How’s Belinda?”

The doctor’s voice was cold. “She’s dealing with severe abdominal pain. The blow to her stomach did significant damage. We’ve managed her care, but the pain lingers.”

She eyed the two imposing men. “One of you can assist the nurse in moving her to her room.”

she was talking, both men rushed for the ER

raising an


go,” Darren declared firmly. “I’ve been taking care of

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a nod, starting to lower her arm to allow him passage,

The doctor eyed him sharply, a trace of disbelief in her tone. “Interesting. It’s

had been battling stomach cancer for several months, yet today marked the first time her doctor

at the doctor’s tone, which dripped with sarcasm. “I’m busy. It’s not possible

hardly know your wife.” With a

the ER where Belinda was lying on the

three years, but he had

contributed to her condition filled him with remorse. “I’m sorry. I never meant

voice calm, a soft smile playing on her lips. “I know you

long that she could read

her love, but he wouldn’t intentionally harm


serenity pierced Kristopher’s

the nurse’s assistance, pushed her gurney

Belinda?” Darren approached them swiftly, his face lined with worry. “Is your stomach still hurting? It’s my fault. I should have

a pointed look

are you implying?” Kristopher asked, his brow furrowing. “It was just an accident

Darren stood his ground, anger flaring. “The Cox family has a history of pushing

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