The sharp scent of disinfectant lingered in the hospital air. Aria woke with a throbbing headache. The first thing she saw was a stark white ceiling. She snapped fully awake.
"Where's Lumi?"
The man beside her immediately took her hand. "My driver has already taken her home. She's safe."
Aria shook him off. "I'm fine. I want to be discharged."
"Wait for the results." Adrian's tone left no room for argument.
Not long after, the doctor walked in with the report. It was only a mild concussion and some soft tissue bruising. Nothing serious.
The tension in Adrian's face eased at last. Without another word, he settled the bill, then walked to the bedside. Before Aria could react, he lifted her into his arms again.
"Adrian, put me down. I can walk on my own."
He ignored her completely and
