Chapter <b>364 </b>
Only the sound of slow footsteps echoed through the alleyway as they crossed it to reach the entrance <b>of </b>the emergency <b>room</b>, which was illuminated with light. Eugene’s silhouette disappeared within the next few steps, and Mnie lowered her gaze.
Perhaps he remembered her night blindness and intentionally apanied her through that part of the journey. Regardless<b>, </b>Mnie was grateful to Eugene–for tonight at least.
When Mnie entered the emergency room, she saw Eugene again. He had a registration form in his hand as he asked, “Do you need me to stay with you?”
Mnie hesitated. “How much did it cost? I’ll reimburse you.”
Eugene scoffed. “What are you thinking? I only brought you here because I’m worried about being implicated by your family again. If I hadn’t stayed back and seen things through, it’d be your words against mer on. I’ve already seen enough of what your family is capable of.” Lips pursed, Mnie did not respond and just went to see the doctor with the registration form.
She felt a bit dizzy due to the pain in her shoulder. The emergency room was rtively quiet at night, and the examination was quick. After getting an X–ray, it was not long before the results were in.
George’s punch had caused a minor fracture in Mnie’s shoulder. During the treatment process, Mnie moved her clothes aside to reveal the red swelling on her skin, with some parts even turning ck and purple.
The doctor frowned upon seeing Mnie’s injuries. “You’re just a woman. How did you get such a severe injury? It looks like it’s unlikely to healpletely in the next ten days or so.”
Mnie tilted her head slightly, saw the shocking state of her shoulder, and felt a heavy weight in her heart. George had indeed used excessive force.
Although the doctor was gentle as she applied the medication, Mnie could not help the furrow in her brows. She bit her lip to suppress any sounds of pain.
After bandaging the wound, the doctor instructed her, “Avoid using this hand as much as possible. Get plenty of rest, eat nutritious food, and have your family apply the medication on time.”
She handed the prescription to Mnie, or so it seemed at first. Later, Mnie realized the doctor was actually passing it to Eugene, who had been standing behind her silently all along.
Mnie hesitated. “You’ve seen the results. Give me the prescription. I’ll get the medicine myself.”
Eugene’s gaze lingered on her bandaged shoulder for a moment before he replied in a detached tone, “You wouldn’t have ended up like this if you’d just watched yourself.”
He took the prescription and left. Mnie had no choice but to follow him.
As they approached the pharmacy, Mnie’s phone rang. It was a call from Xander.
Mnie answered the call. “Where are you right now? I’lle over immediately. I’m sorry, just got some designs done and only saw your message afterward.”
I
A sharp<b>, </b>stabbing pain shot through her <b>body</b><b>, </b>causing Mnie to immediately grimace.
Eugene sneered. “I thought you felt no pain.”
After saying that, he walked away. Mnie stood where she was<b>, </b>unable to move. The <b>pain </b>was bing unbearable. Eugene, who was ahead of her, stopped before turning around. His dark<b>, </b>intense gaze was fixed on Mnie.
“Do you need me to invite you to the emergency room as well?”
Mnie’s forehead was already sweaty from the pain. She nced at Eugene and reluctantly followed him toward the emergency room. The pain was intense, with every step feeling like a knife stabbing her.
Unfortunately, Mnie also had night blindness, and the route from the inpatient department to the emergency room involved passing through a dark alleyway that was without streetlights. It made her progress even slower.
Eugene took long strides and consistently maintained a half–step distance from her. Struggling to see his silhouette, Mnie did not even think to turn on her phone’s shlight. Instead, she just followed him slowly.
Although the alleyway was only about ten meters long, it took Mnie almost five minutes to traverse it. Neither of them spoke, perhaps both unsure of what to say.
Mnie knew that Xander did <b>not </b>check his phone often while working. “Are you still busy? The situation has been resolved. I’ll wait for you in the North district when I returnter.”
Xander was indeed still working on modifying the project, but when he heard what Mnie said, he grabbed his coat and headed out. “Are you still at the hospital? Find a safe ce and wait for me.”
Xander’s tone was resolute. Seeing that she was not in all that great a state, Mnie nodded with furrowed brows. “Okay, I’ll wait for you, then.”
Just as Mnie ended the call, she heard an inexplicableugh from above her. “You sure do know how to y the victim.”
Medicine in hand, Eugene looked at Mnie with an indescribable expression. “Why didn’t you respond with the same attitude when I suggested staying behind to apany you?” he said with an amused tone and a raised brow.
“Mnie, you y this game of cat and mouse quite well. Only someone as foolish as Xander would believe you.”
<b>Chapter </b><b>364 </b>
Only the sound of slow footsteps echoed through the alleyway as they crossed it to reach the entrance of the emergency room<b>, </b>which was illuminated with light. Eugene’s silhouette disappeared within the next few steps, and Mnie lowered her gaze.
Perhaps he remembered her night blindness and intentionally apanied her through that part of the journey. Regardless, Mnie was grateful to Eugene–for tonight at least.
When Mnie entered the emergency room, she saw Eugene again. He had a registration form in his hand as he asked, “Do you need me to stay with you?”
Mnie hesitated. “How much did it cost? I’ll reimburse you.”
Eugene scoffed. “What are you thinking? I only brought you here because I’m worried about being implicated by your family again. If I hadn’t stayed back and seen things through, it’d be your words against mer on. I’ve already seen enough of what your family is capable of.” Lips pursed, Mnie did not respond and just went to see the doctor with the registration form.
She felt a bit dizzy due to the pain in her shoulder. The emergency room was rtively quiet at night, and the examination was quick. After getting an X–ray, it was not long before the results were in.
George’s punch had caused a minor fracture in Mnie’s shoulder. During the treatment process, Mnie moved her clothes aside to reveal the red swelling on her skin, with some parts even turning ck and purple.
The doctor frowned upon seeing Mnie’s injuries. “You’re just a woman. How did you get such a severe injury? It looks like it’s unlikely to healpletely in the next ten days or so.”
Mnie tilted her head slightly, saw the shocking state of her shoulder, and felt a heavy weight in her heart. George had indeed used excessive force.
Although the doctor was gentle as she applied the medication, Mnie could not help the furrow in her brows. She bit her lip to suppress any sounds of pain.
After bandaging the wound, the doctor instructed her, “Avoid using this hand as much as possible. Get plenty of rest, eat nutritious food, and have your family apply the medication on time.”
She handed the prescription to Mnie, or so it seemed at first. Later, Mnie realized the doctor was actually passing it to Eugene, who had been standing behind her silently all along.
Mnie hesitated. “You’ve seen the results. Give me the prescription. I’ll get the medicine myself.”
Eugene’s gaze lingered on her bandaged shoulder for a moment before he replied in a detached tone, “You wouldn’t have ended up like this if you’d just watched yourself.”
He took the prescription and left. Mnie had no choice but to follow him.
1
As they approached the pharmacy, Mnie’s phone rang. It was a call from Xander.
Mnie answered the call. “Where are you right now? I’lle over immediately. I’m sorry, I‘ just got some designs done and only saw your message afterward.”
Mnie knew that Xander did not check his phone often while working. “Are you still busy? The situation has been resolved. I’ll wait for you in the North district when I returnter.”
Xander was indeed still working on modifying the project, but when he heard what Mnie said, he grabbed his coat and headed out. “Are you still at the hospital? Find a safe ce and wait for me.”
Xander’s tone was resolute. Seeing that she was not in all that great a state, Mnie nodded with furrowed brows. “Okay, I’ll wait for you, then.”
Just as Mnie ended the call, she heard an inexplicableugh from above her. “You sure do know how to y the victim.”
Medicine in hand, Eugene looked at Mnie with an indescribable expression. “Why didn’t you respond with the same attitude when I suggested staying behind to apany you?” he
said with an amused tone and a raised brow.
“Mnie, you y this game of cat and mouse quite well. Only someone as foolish as Xander would believe you.”