Chapter 149

“Serves you right!” Bailey scoffed.

Despite saying that, she sprang up from the bed posthaste. When her gaze alighted on the door, she froze imperceptibly.

“W-When did you arrive, E-Edmund?”

Upon hearing that, Artemis instinctively turned and cast his gaze over. Right away, he spotted Edmund standing at the door with a fruit basket in hand.

It was the first time he had ever seen that cousin of his wearing such a cold and indifferent expression.

As far as he remembered, Edmund had always been gentle and courteous. No matter how furious he was, he wouldn't show it on his face. However, at that moment, he was an entirely different person.

“You're here, Edmund! Why are you standing by the door? Come in and have a seat.”

Snapping out of her shock, Bailey strode over to Edmund. She opened her mouth, but she didn't know what to say.

I must look a mess right now with my lips ravaged by that scoundrel, Artemis! Consequently, I definitely appear wretched in his eyes. Otherwise, he wouldn't be wearing such a dark look. In fact, this is the first time I've ever seen him with such a frosty and apathetic expression.

“Edmund, I—”

Before she could finish speaking, Edmund suddenly put the indifference on his face away. Reverting to his usual gentle and casual demeanor, he remarked smilingly, “I heard from Dwayne that you were gravely injured, the knife piercing through almost half of your back, Artemis. I was restless at home, so I came over to pay you a visit.”

After saying that, he circled around her and headed to the side of the bed.

When he saw the blood-stained bandage on Artemis' back, he couldn't help arching a brow and commenting, “Your injury is indeed pretty serious. No wonder Bay put up with you. A doctor regards her patients the same, no matter their gender. I understand that.”

At that, Bailey breathed a sigh of relief. In truth, she could sense the hostility emanating from the man.

However, he didn't want to embarrass her. Thus, he downplayed things without mentioning a word about everything that transpired a second ago.

to touch the woman

over there. Help yourself and take a

basket in his hand on the bedside table and murmured warmly, “There's still much to handle at the Chivers

his eyes a fraction. Without waiting for a response from him, Edmund spun on his heel and walked toward

to heart. He's a patient,

at him for a long moment. Out of the blue, a smile bloomed on her face. “There's never any pressure when I speak to you. You're the person who understands me best in

the shoulder as he urged gently, “Rest earlier after you've sorted Artemis out. Don't overtax yourself. After all, you've

smile on Bailey's face brightened all the more. She looked like an eighteen-year-old

been on my mind. I'll make

a few more words of advice before leaving

as his figure disappeared at the end of the

He drawled sarcastically, “Since you're so reluctant to part with him, go back to the Chivers residence with him. Why are you staying

her forehead. Then, she pivoted and walked to the side

the mood to bicker with him, she bent down and tore the bandage off. The agony was so

affectionate with Edmund a while ago, but in

she saw that the sutures at the center of his back had reopened, she clenched

lesson. Otherwise, he wouldn't learn and would go even further the

not going to stop your bleeding and suture the wound. Instead, I'd merely watch as you go into shock and die from

corners of Artemis' mouth

really horrifying when

and snagged the nearby medical kit. After opening it and taking

his pupils constricted slightly. His voice trembling, he inquired, “A-Are you not

“Weren't you impressively brave earlier, going all out to

on the bed on his front without uttering a single

now seizing the opportunity to torture me, huh? Fine, then. I deserve it

Bailey stabbed the needle right into the man

flesh, and she could sense him stiffening

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