Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 51

When I opened my eyes, I was already in Hogan’s arms, carried sideways.

Our eyes met, and his voice trembled, “Don’t be scared, the paramedics will be here any second.”

The exhaustion was evident in his eyes, and his brows were furrowed together in a rare display

of panic.

Was this just my imagination?

I steadied myself, closed my eyes and then reopened them, pushed against his tense arms, and said in a deep voice, “I’m okay, put me down first.”

Hogan didn’t budge, and he looked up at Zachary who was rushing over, “Where are the paramedics?”

His tone was questioning, and the tremor in his voice was unmistakable.

We were so close, I could see the veins on his forehead throbbing.

He was clearly out of sorts.

“They’re on their way, almost here.” Zachary sald, looking clueless. He turned to me, trying to reassure, “Don’t worry, Mrs. Zade. The medical station is close by, you’ll be fine.”

I corrected him, “You got the wrong person.”

As soon as I said that, I saw Cecilia coming from behind Zachary.

and stared at Hogan, “Hogan, why are you holding Xaviera like

grievance

something was off and

tone was

mean it like that. I meant that you shouldn’t pick someone up right away after they’ve

was clearly taken aback for a moment, and glanced at Zachary, “What, are

bit flustered, his eyes betraying

a deep breath and said, “Mr. Zade, Director Irwin is right, you should put me down

last thing I needed was for him to accidentally cause

instructed, “get in the car

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the ambulance

followed closely. “The bike ride is still going on. It’s not right for

cool for the boss to ditch during a team–building event.

Wallis caught up with us, and I gave her a look, “It’s fine as long as President Lott’s here. No need to trouble you guys, Mr.

at Cecilia, and silently got out of the ambulance.

medical station, the doctor checked me over, and accidentally touched

wrist, nothing serious,” he said while writing the medical report,

weigh

you hear that? Eat on time and cut back

gave me a sympathetic glance and added, “Health issues aren’t always about diet; they could be due to too much stress. Mental health needs attention

doctor could finish, the door burst open, and

gaze at me was full of meaning.

and instinctively