Chapter 1578:

“Thank you, doctor,” Lucas said with a nod.

The doctor gave a courteous smile. “Just doing my job, Mr. Clark.” With that, he turned and strode off.

Moments later, Belinda was wheeled out of the emergency room and into her ward.

Now dressed in a hospital gown, she looked pale under the harsh hospital lighting.

Her forehead was wrapped with gauze, and the tiny scratches on her face and neck made her appear fragile and pitiable.

Lucas followed silently, then took the seat beside her bed and reached for her hand. He held it tight, not wanting to let go.

“It’s getting late,” Vincent said gently, glancing around the room. “We should head back. Lucas will stay here with Belinda. We can return first thing in the morning.”

With Belinda now stable, there was little reason for the rest of them to linger.

agreement. “All right, then.

didn’t react. His gaze remained fixed on

to stay!” Faye suddenly said. She looked determined. “I can help Lucas take care of

you’re injured too.

fine! Really, I am!” Faye said. “Belinda got hurt because of me. I won’t feel at ease until I see her

of you, go home,” Lucas finally spoke in

wanting to say something, but Vincent gently took her arm and led

the room fell quiet. Only Lucas and

imprinting itself into his memory. His grip on her hand never loosened, though it trembled faintly with the weight of emotion he could no longer

content

understand the storm churning inside his

the doctor’s reassurance echoing in his mind, his heart

recall the moment when he found

to think of what he would do if

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