When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 150

Following the lead of the hospital director, Professor Franklin stepped forward to inquire about my symptoms. Without even bothering with a blood draw, he prescribed

medication on the spot and had a nurse fetch it for me to start an IV drip.

As the needle pierced my skin, I instinctively flinched, attempting to pull my hand away. Suddenly, a pair of comforting hands covered my eyes. “Don’t worry. It’s already in,” a voice assured me.

Feeling slightly more at ease, and just as I began to relax, the needle slid into my vein.

With the hands removed, I looked up helplessly at Mark. “Mark, you lied, too?”

“A white lie,” he said with a light chuckle.

After the nurse helped me onto the bed and applied a cold pack to my forehead, the hospital director and his entourage left the room. The cold pack brought instant relief, cooling me down and making me feel much better.

Mark sat beside my bed, gesturing outside with a hesitant and cautious look. “Did I scare you just now?”

“Huh?” I was momentarily puzzled and realized he was referring to when he had snapped at Margaret. I shook my head. “Not scared, just a bit surprised.”

that

used to seeing you so calm. But we’re not

on his lips. “I used to be passive, but then I realized that wouldn’t help me protect the people I care

to protect that

But that girl protected me when we were kids,

Who would dare to bully her?” I blurted out

sadness in his smile. “She

“What?” I asked.

couldn’t catch his words in

voice broke

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moment, she

asked, “How did you know I was

eased up and explained, “Stevent told me. He gave me the room number and all, and just told me to get my butt over

Mark accompanied me to the hospital,

dealings with Margaret were always on his terms, never needing to explain himself to me.

call, he

chat. Instead, she stood at the door with her hands on her hips, fiercely cursing Margaret until she

she’s gone. What a relief.” Christine then returned, tucking me in. “Get some