The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 16 Care

When Allison woke up, it was already midnight. Thanks to the anesthesia, she'd been out for a solid six hours.

She blinked her eyes open and noticed the dim lights in the hospital room. Turning her head, she saw an IV needle stuck in her right hand.

Allison shifted a bit and felt a burning pain in her left arm, making her cry out.

"How are you feeling? Does it hurt a lot?" Alexander's deep voice cut through the silence.

Allison was taken aback, asking, "Mr. Carter, what are you doing here?"

Alexander gave her a long look but didn't answer directly. "Your anesthesia just wore off, so your arm must be killing you. The wound is deep and will take some time to heal."

Allison stayed quiet. She tried to sit up, but before she could, Alexander's hand was already behind her head, helping her up.

She caught a whiff of mint from him, a nice change from the usual smoke and alcohol smell most guys had. His features were sharp, with thick eyebrows and bright eyes. Alexander's face was almost perfect, oozing masculine vibes. "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?" he asked.

Allison snapped back to reality and quickly looked away. It was the first time she'd been this close to a guy, and she awkwardly shrank back.

Seeing her blush, Alexander couldn't help but smile. He didn't expect her to be shy. "Are you hungry? Want something to eat?"

There was a thermos of warm porridge on the bedside table. Allison thought for a moment and said, "I should probably ask the doctor first!"

doctor, who

have liquid food. Her arm might get infected, so keep an eye on her temperature. If she shows

nodded, opened the thermos, and found oatmeal porridge inside, handing it to

with one arm injured, even moving her right hand to eat pulled on her left hand, making the pain

could you find a nurse for me? My arm will probably need at least a week in the

to take

Mia almost getting splashed with acid. If they found out, it would cause

Carter Family already had enough enemies lurking around. So, Allison's situation had to

this made things awkward for Allison. She wasn't very familiar with Alexander, yet he insisted on staying to take

really don't need to stay at

at all. I can work from here,"

for Allison to stay in a VIP room, which was a suite. He worked in the living room, so he didn't interfere with her daily routine. Usually, there was no issue when Allison ate or slept, but what about when she needed to use

was out of commission, and her other hand was hooked up to an IV. She wanted

"Mr. Carter, this

was still standing at the bathroom door,

please close the

leaving her alone, he wasn't a creep. He closed the door. "I'll be right outside. Call me if you need

up with a stack of documents. He and Alexander discussed something

someone knocking on the

of flowers. When Allison saw Everett, her expression instantly darkened.

him with indifference.