Smack! I slapped the stirring wheel to let off some steam. Then, I looked out at Joseph again and demanded, “Move!”
He stepped aside, waiting for me to get off the car.
Anthony is driving me crazy. After I got off my car, Joseph, with his sternness, as usual, said, “Ms. Stanhope, please follow me.”
I boarded the Black Bentley and was still filled with frustration. Although I needed to vent so badly, Joseph was not an ideal person to do so. He wasn’t exactly punchbag material.
Upon arriving at the hospital, I sprinted towards Anthony’s ward.
Josiah, Joe, and Rylee were all there and were staring at me dumbfoundedly; I guessed I had probably appeared too suddenly.
I glanced at Anthony, then to the rest of them, and said politely, “If there’s nothing else, you guys may take your leave.”
After all, I could not possibly let out my frustration on Anthony in the presence of others.
Josiah had always been a sensitive guy. He was stunned for a moment but took the hint and left the ward as well.
However, Rylee raised her brows and exclaimed, “Excuse me, Sienna, but where are your manners? You came in without even knocking.”
“Ms. Ludwick, what were you and the rest of them doing in the ward with the door wide opened? It wasn’t even closed, so why should I knock?”
“Sienna, you prick! You’re shameless!” Rylee exclaimed in embarrassment.
With the frustration still boiling within me, I retaliated, “Oh, is that so? Who’s been clinging onto Anthony all this while, huh? How does it feel, though, picking up scraps all the time?”
“Sienna… Y-you!”
While sneering, I interrupted, “Why? Mr. Quinn and Dr. Crest aren’t that bad too. Oh, that’s right. A gentleman like Dr. Crest wouldn’t fancy a shameless girl like you. But doesn’t Mr. Quinn have a crush on you? So why do you still keep him hanging? Are you that desperate?”
Right then, Joe’s face darkened. “Sienna, please mind your words.”
“Oh, look, what do we have here! Mr. Quinn trying to save the damsel in distress!” I sneered.
“Enough is enough!” Anthony called out. He then glanced over at the both of them and said, “Please get going.”
Both Rylee and Joe were very displeased but kept silent as they did not want to further aggravate the situation. They left shortly afterward, and I was finally left alone with Anthony.
We faced each other, and I noticed that his face was slightly pale. Meanwhile, he also noticed my discontent.
He raised his eyebrows and asked in concern, “What happened?”
“Didn’t you call me over to have lunch with you?” I said in annoyance as I started to let out my frustration.
“Alright, then… What would you like to have?”
“Anthony, are you that bored?” Did he get me to come all the way here just to ask me this simple question? ”If you’re lonely, why don’t you get Rylee dearest to keep you company? Don’t waste my time.”
Anthony went silent and kept staring at me; There was a hint of guilt in my eyes. Seeing that, he stepped back a little.
At that moment, his gaze was extremely bitter, and his expression wasn’t exactly pretty.
“Are you going to stay and keep me company?”
“No,” I replied as I lowered my head.
I paused for a moment and continued, “I’m currently in a bad mood and don’t have the patience to deal with you right now.”
Grabbing me by the wrist, he pulled me to the side of his bed, lowered his voice, and asked, “Are you upset because I took the injury on behalf of Rylee?”
“No!” After so many years had passed, I was no longer upset at such issues.
His gaze softened as he stared at my tummy while rubbing it gently. “Because of this little one?” He inquired with his brows raised.
I rolled my eyes.
Just then, Joseph brought a feast of takeout into the ward.
After he arranged them on the table nicely, he looked at Anthony and asked, “Mr. Featherstone, is there anything else you need?”
Anthony glanced over at him and shook his head. “That’s all for now. You may leave.”
Once Joseph left, Anthony looked at me and uttered, “Hey… look! These are all your favorite food.”
Indeed, it was.
I was famished. Grabbing the cutleries, I gobbled down the food without waiting for Anthony.
A few mouthfuls of food later, I felt his gaze on me and was uncomfortable. I glanced at him and asked, “Aren’t you going to eat?”
He frowned, and his eyes looked towards the drip needle on his arm. He was trying to hint that it was inconvenient for him to use his arms to eat.
I knew he wanted me to feed him, but I pretended not to know and continued to eat.
That was my mini revenge on him.
When I was about done, he was still staring at me. Thus, I felt sorry for him and grabbed some food over to his side.
“Open your mouth!” I demanded.
He was very obedient – like an innocent little boy.
Seeing that he was almost done, I informed him, “I’m not sleeping here tonight because I can’t sleep well here.”
Last night, I stayed as I had no other choice. If I were to stay over again tonight, I would get a migraine.
He nodded at me and remarked, “Your leftovers were tasty.”
My what?
A moment later, I realized what he meant and glared at him. “You pervert!”
He raised his eyebrows and exclaimed innocently, “Wait… no! I meant your… leftovers!”
Just how childish is this guy?
Ignoring him, I cleaned up and informed, “Well, I’m leaving now!”
He grabbed my wrist again. “Are you seriously going to leave me alone here?”
“You can call your sweet Rylee over!” I mocked.
He frowned and continued, “Why are you rushing to leave? Do you hate to see me so badly? Or are you rushing to meet someone? Nick? Or is it John?”
I was not in the mood, so I shrugged off his hand. “So Mr. Featherstone can look for his sweet lover, but I can’t even meet my close friends? Hypocrite much?”
Anthony seemed to be getting upset, and my mood worsened at the thought of Rylee. “So Mr. Featherstone can talk about anything under the stars with Ms. Lorraine, yet I can’t even meet my friends for casual catchup? My relationships are not as complicated as yours!”
“Hah! Oh, wow, the pot calling the kettle black! Your relationships are definitely more complicated!” He sneered, and the room’s atmosphere turned tense that instant. “Would you like me to show you?”
With that, he used his strength and tossed me over his shoulder. Pulling out the drip needle on his arm, he flipped and pressed me down underneath him.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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