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Joshua had initially assumed that Kaden, like Cyrus, would disy themanding presence of the person
in charge of Sadler Group andpel him to leave Xylin.
Unexpectedly, Kaden <b>said</b>, “Need <b>my </b>help?
Joshua looked at Kaden with a puzzled expression. “With what?”
Kaden said. “With dealing with those who secretly want to kill wou
When Kaden said this, he <b>was </b>veryposed. Although he seemed concerned, there was not the slightest bit of emotion in his words.
Joshua refused outright, “No, thanks.”
He had no intention of drawing the Sadler family into this turmoil; their sole responsibility was to protect Xylia.
However, during this period, he would arrange for some people to secretly protect Xylia.
After all, that group of people had already started to be rampant.
Kaden furrowed his brows. “You should be aware that, given your ensure a safe environment for my sister.”
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Joshua seemed not to have expected Kaden to say such a thing.
He wondered, ‘Does this statement mean that he has already agreed to let Xylia be with me? I 1 make efforts to win over the Sadler family, yet I’ve already obtained a pass so quickly?”
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Kaden noticed the doubt in Joshua’s eyes.
He let out <b>a </b>sneeringugh. “Don’t overthink it. It’s just that i she’ll get dragged into trouble because of you.”
that if you keep chasing after Xylia, sooner or
Joshua was unconcerned by his remarks <b>and </b>replied calmly. “You may rest assured–I am more unwilling than any of you to see her harmed.”
Kaden still wanted to say something when his phone started ringing.
It was a matter concerning thepany.
Joshua did <b>not </b>disturb him further and returned to wait at the entrance of the operating room.
waitsted throughout the morning.
Everyone went from initial calmness to bing increasingly anxious.
Joshua stood against the wall, his gaze indifferent as he looked at the operating room door where the light was
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He appearedposed, yet only he himself was aware of the extent of his inner torment.
The operating room was not a good ce to stay.
As noon approached, the lights in the operating room went out.
Xylia was wheeled out.
Perry looked at Joshua and said, “The surgery was very sessful.”
Only then did Joshua feel his long–<b>held </b>anxietypletely dissipate.
The four Sadler boys were already gathered around Xylia’s hospital bed.
She was still under the effects of anesthesia, her mind aplete mess, yet her gaze bypassed everyone and settled directly on Joshua.
Joshua hurried to the bedside. He smiled and looked at Xylia. “The surgery was very sessful. You can paint with peace of mind from now on.”
Xylia was currently slow to process her thoughts, and by the time she realized what Joshua had said, she had already been wheeled into the hospital room.
The administration of the anti–inmmatory solution hadmenced.
The four brothers kept watch in the hospital room without leaving. After Xylia regained consciousness, Cyrus said, “I have prepared analgesic medication and equipment. If you feel any pain, just let me know at any
time.
Cyrus’s eyes were filled with concern, fearing that she might experience pain at any moment.
Xylia smiled. “Got it. You must be busy. You should get back to work, Cyrus.”
Cyrus <b>was </b>dyed throughout the morning and was required to make medical rounds in the afternoon.
He only gave Xylia a few brief instructions, then called Hudson over and said, “Look after Xylia. If anything happens<b>, </b>let me know at once.”
“I will,” Hudson replied seriously.
Only then did Cyrus leave the hospital room.
Joshua sat <b>on </b>a stool at the head of the hospital bed, holding a phone in <b>his </b>hand.
The phone <b>case </b>was a SpongeBob design–it was obviously a girl’s phone.
<b>Hudson </b>stood on the opposite side of the hospital bed, unable to shake the feeling that the phone <b>Joshua </b>was holding looked familiar. In the next moment, Joshua spoke to Xylia, “Josie has sent you a message. Would you like to reply?”
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Xylia was unable to move half of her body; she looked toward Joshua, who was holding her phone. “What did she send?”
Joshua knew that it meant she was okay with him unlocking her phone.
Just as he activated the screen, a prompt to enter the password was immediately disyed,
He showed the interface to Xylia, who immediately told him the lock screen password, allowing Joshua to unlock the phone.
Leon and Hudson were both stunned, wondering, ‘She even let him know her phone’s lock screen password? They really are getting closer and closer.
Kaden watched this scene, his brow furrowed.
Josie’s message was simply to send regards to Xylia and to check whether she hadpleted the surgery.
After Joshua helped Xylia reply to the message, Josie called.
Joshua’s brows furrowed slightly, involuntarily.
Still, he hit the answer button and put the phone to Xylia’s ear.
Josie’s voice was apologetic. “Sorry, Xylia. There are quite a few interviewees this morning, so I am unable to be there for you at the hospital.”
Xylia smiled, and her voice was still somewhat weak. “By ensuring the studio is well managed, you have already provided me with substantial assistance. What’s there to apologize for?”
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Josie said, “Once I’m done here, I’lle see y
The two exchanged a few words.
Joshua took the phone and said lightly, “She needs to rest. You two can talkter.”
Without waiting for Josie’s response, he hung up the phone directly while speaking.
Kaden still had business matters, so after telling Xylia that he’d be back, he left.
Leon’s phone kept ringing and never stopped.
He hung up the phone, but received another call again within a few seconds.
He was somewhat agitated, holding his phone and sending messages,
Right now, he really wasn’t in the mood to work or attend events; he wanted to stay at the hospital to be with Xylia.
Observing Leon, Xylia could not help but find his demeanor amusing. “Leon, if you are busy, you should go. Hudson is <b>here </b>with me.”
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Upon hearing Xylia’s voice, Leon promptly replied, Tm not busy.”
No sooner had the words been spoken than his phone rang again.
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Hudson teased with a <b>smile</b>, “Judging by all the calls you hung up today, Ste will <b>kick </b>your ass once she sees you.”
No sooner had Hudson finished speaking than his own phone also began to ring.
When he saw the caller ID, hisplexion changed suddenly.
Joshua sat by the hospital bed, watching the two keep answering their calls, feeling thoroughly pleased.
He smiled as he looked at Hudson and Leon. ‘Gentlemen, if you’re busy, please feel free to attend to your own matters. I’m here for Xylia.
Hudson and Leon immediately turned off their phones. “Busy? Not at all. We’re very free<b>!</b>”
What is there to be busy with? We’re very free!
They would not let Joshua continue to stay alone with Xylia.
Xylia was truly too exhausted to contend with the three any longer. She closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
However, when she woke up again, only Joshua was left in the hospital room.
The sky turned dark.
Joshua was sitting at the edge of the bed, holding his phone <b>and </b>watching something.
The white light from the phone screen illuminated his face, rendering his rigid features even more serious.
Xylia felt her mouth was dry and instinctively moved.
Joshua noticed the disturbance <b>and </b>immediately looked over.
Upon seeing Xylia awake, he turned on the light.
At the instant the lights came on, Xylia suddenly closed her eyes. She opened them slowly only after adjusting to the brightness.
<b>Joshua </b>leaned over to look at her, <b>his </b>gaze gentle. “Are you hungry, or do you need some water?”
Xylia parted her dry lips <b>and </b>said softly, “I want some water.”
Joshua poured a ss of warm water, helped Xylia sit up, and helped her with it.