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Chapter Forty - A Medical Emergency
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Alexander’s heart sank with shock, not having expected this at all. This was the reason he had been so keen on taking care of her all along. “Can you give me her address? We had a misunderstanding and she left home. I need to make it up to her,” he pleaded, desperate to get some information on her whereabouts. Doctor Victor considered his plea for a moment and Alexander had the feeling that he didn’t want them to patch up. “It’s important that I see her or she’ll land up in the hospital again. Please, give me her address. This is a serious issue.” It worked this time, and he gave him her address. Alexander was right in his assumption. Eva had indeed moved into the hospital staff quarters. He drove over to the building, a block away, and stormed towards the apartment the young doctor had mentioned. The building was old but nicely maintained and overcrowded beyond capacity. There were nurses going or returning from duty, and people rushing everywhere, in the corridors, and on the sta
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Eva freshened up as quickly as possible to get back to her table to order her favourite dessert. However, to her immense shock, she collided with none other than Alexander in the corridors on her way back. Eva froze, not having expected him here. Her warm eyes flew up to his and immediately she was on her guard. ‘No Eva. Don’t break down in front of him!’ instructed her inner mind. “Hello, Alexander! What a pleasant surprise!” she said with a small forced smile. The coldness in her tone surprised him. It was as if she had forgotten everything they had shared. “Yes. How are you now?”It surprised Eva that he knew about her recent health issues. “I’m fine. Thank you. I’ve reduced my work timings, and it worked. The stress lessened,” she explained pointedly, in case he had the notion that she was sick because of him. “Good! So where are you staying?” Alexander knew she lived at Hayley’s house but wanted to know her plans for the future. He knew how much she hated staying at Hayley’s p
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“You’re coming home with me,” growled Alexander, taking her suitcase from her hand and grabbing her wrist possessively. Ashton picked up the rest of her luggage and strode away towards the parking area. “Leave me, Alexander. I was going house hunting today. I don’t need your intervention in my life,” she seethed with anger, trying to wrench her hand free of his iron-like grip. “It’s no use, Eva. I’ll carry you to my apartment if you don’t cooperate.” Eva gaped at his grim face, seeing the determination in his eyes as he pulled her along. She was acutely aware of the curious looks she received from everyone around them, and it was really embarrassing. Why couldn’t he concentrate on his fiancée instead and leave her at peace? “I’m not going to your apartment, Alexander. I’ll report you to the cops if you force me.” Alexander tightened his hold on her hand, her threat not having any effect upon him at all. “Go ahead. Let me see you try,” he challenged her, and she scoffed. What a bul
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