I’d inhaled too much smoke, so I still went to the hospital for a checkup.
Lately, I’d been in and out of hospitals like it was my second home.
I hadn’t even reached the payment counter when Adrian strode over and paid my medical bill.
And right then, William stepped out of the elevator.
Adrian lifted his eyelids and gave William a flat glance.
When he spoke, his voice was low and steady, calm, but it cut off every gust of wind and every question William was about to throw at me.
“Julie was injured at an orphanage I fund. I’m here on behalf of the orphanage to discharge her and take her home.”
My heart steadied instantly.
This man always landed the cleanest blade at the most critical moment, splitting open every misunderstanding in front of me.
If he’d said something like, “I’m th
