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.

anything, Edmond asked, “Was that a nurse? Don’t lie to

voice was soft but honest. “I’m at the hospital. I fainted while I was working… It was just low blood

panic in Edmond’s voice was immediate. “Which hospital? I’m coming there right

just need to finish the IV, then I’ll

don’t care who brought you! Tell me where you

that arguing would get her nowhere. With a sigh, she gave him the name

That meant he didn’t have far to go, and for that, she felt a small sense

wasted

gaze turned sharp, his eyes narrowing with a fierce protectiveness

now

a light smile and made the introductions. “This is my boss, Mr. Marsh. He’s

every detail from his polished shoes to the