Chapter 8

Third POV

He kept quiet and turned around walking out of the hospital room. Adrian turned to his crush with a heavy sigh.

“Don't you mind him.” He said to Estella. “You deserve much better!”

“But why are you showing me so much care? Do you like me?” Estella couldn't keep this till later, she wanted to know Adrian’s intention as soon as possible, starting from why he flew in to save her. It wasn't part of his duty, it wasn't even an obligation but a sole voluntary task on his part. Now she wanted to know the reasons.

Adrian twitched his lips, switching his gaze to the bedside table. He lingered for a while before pulling up with a response.

“You're the best urologist in my hospital and I have to do everything possible to keep you because I'll need you one day.”

His response startled Estella. She blinked her eyes several times in shock. This isn't what she was expecting.

“--I'll need you one day–”

“What does he mean by this?” A ripple of suspense cascaded over Estella. “I hope t