Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1119:

“For now, just focus on resting. Keep your eyes closed and relax while the IV finishes,” Ethan said, his voice gentle.

Her eyes moved to the IV bag, noting it still had a good way to go. With Edmond waiting for her, she felt a pang of guilt, but she knew she couldn’t rush recovery. With a soft sigh, she allowed herself to close her eyes.

She had barely drifted into rest when her phone rang from the bedside table.

Reaching over, she picked it up and answered. Edmond’s familiar voice filled the line. “Yvonne, it’s late. Why aren’t you back yet?”

“I’m really sorry… I won’t be able to come back to you tonight…” She was in the middle of crafting a harmless excuse to avoid causing him worry when the nurse entered the room to check the IV.

“You’re awake now, right? Once the IV bag’s done, you’re cleared to go,” the nurse said casually as she walked in.

“Yvonne? Where are you?” Edmond asked again, this time his voice sharper with concern.

asked, “Was that a nurse? Don’t lie to me. Tell

honest. “I’m at the hospital. I fainted while I was working…

was immediate. “Which hospital? I’m

okay. My boss saw what happened and brought me in. I just need to finish the IV, then I’ll

care who brought you! Tell me where you are. I need to see you

With a sigh, she gave him the name of the

in the same building. That meant he didn’t have far

just three floors apart. Edmond wasted no

eyes narrowing with a fierce protectiveness as he studied

now on

gave a light smile and made the introductions. “This is my boss, Mr.

detail from his polished shoes to the