New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 177 Hospital

Claire sat on the hospital bed, her sprained ankle elevated on a pillow. Adrian was by her side, looking concerned. The doctor had just finished examining her ankle thoroughly to ensure there were no broken bones. Satisfied with his findings, he began wrapping Claire's foot with a bandage.

"You'll be fine in a few days," the doctor said, securing the bandage. "But in the meantime, you need to avoid wearing heels."

Claire's eyes widened slightly. "I can't! Heels are a part of me."

Adrian chuckled softly. "It's only for a few days, Claire."

Claire pouted and sighed. "Fine. A day without heels it's like a day of not working."

The doctor continued, "Also, try not to move around too much and apply ice to reduce the swelling."

Adrian nodded. "Got it. Thank you, doctor."

The doctor gave a small nod and left the room, leaving Claire and Adrian alone.

Adrian turned to Claire. "How's your ankle feeling now? Still hurting?"

Claire moved her ankle slightly, wincing a little. "It still hurts, but it's much better than earlier."

"Good to hear," Adrian said, relieved. "Let's get you down from here."

Adrian carefully helped Claire down from the bed. He held her heels in one hand and supported her with the other. Claire balanced on her good foot, grateful for Adrian's help.

"You really should listen to the doctor, you know," Adrian said gently.

"I know, I know," Claire replied, rolling her eyes playfully. "But you know how much I love my heels."

Adrian smiled. "You'll survive a few days without them. Think of it as a mini-vacation for your feet."

Claire laughed. "I suppose that's one way to look at it."

Adrian looked down at the heels in his hand. "You know, I've always wondered how you manage to walk in these things."

Claire smirked. "It's a skill, Adrian. One you wouldn't understand."

"Just don't wear these to often. It can injured you."

placed both his hands on her shoulders, and asked, "Are you okay?" Claire smiled

is

nodded and smiled slightly.

back and said, "Thank

"No problem. I'm just glad

and asked, "How did

caused it. They were

sue

"Ignore them,

can't just

we can handle it differently. Drawing more attention

"Adrian's right. I don't want

sighed, looking conflicted. "I just hate seeing

"But as you can see, I am fine. Anyway, how did you know

and replied, "I saw a news

beside them, scrunched his brows in confusion.

then glared at Matthew, who looked away sheepishly. "Matthew

of them exited

Claire turned to Adrian and said, "Thank you for your help and for understanding earlier at the restaurant. It means

just doing my job

a surge of gratitude.

had formed between them. As they prepared to part ways, Adrian looked at

disappeared inside the car with Matthew. They drove away, leaving Adrian in the parking lot. He realized he was

to Matthew and asked, "Why did

"I went to

she raised her brows. "What

shook his head. "Nothing. The two locations I went to seem

and confusion. "That's not possible. I tracked it too, and the location

too," Matthew said, "but I checked the surveillance

sure you

everything. There was

anxious. "Then what do we do now? If the locations are false,

need to look at it from a different angle. Maybe the person used a proxy or some other

was silent for a

don't know him. this feels confusing. It's like Eligos again. We are not done finding his location and now, this? What have I done in my past life that makes me