When Jenny opened her eyes again, it was already the third day after the car accident. Although Alec had shielded her from the impact at that time, she still suffered significant injuries.Looking at the white ceiling above her, Jenny felt momentarily confused and was unable to react.Stephanie pushed the door open and entered, intending to check on Jenny's condition. When she saw Jenny's opened eyes, she burst into tears of joy. "Jenny, you're awake!""Yeah," Jenny responded weakly, her voice hoarse and barely able to croak the word.Seeing that, Stephanie quickly brought her some water so that she could take a small sip. Jenny felt much more comfortable after hydrating her throat.She asked Stephanie to help her sit up against the headboard and slowly came to her senses. "Where is Alec?"Stephanie's expression became a little apprehensive at her question, but she didn't hide anything from her best friend. "He's still in the ICU."Hearing that, Jenny's complexion paled in respo
No one was willing to take Jenny to see Alec. As she was still physically very weak, she could only give up."Gilbert, can you help me look up that dead driver? I don't think it was just an accident." She didn't believe that things could happen so coincidentally. Even if it really was an accident, she had to look into it herself and dispel any suspicious points.Gilbert didn't refuse. "Okay, I'll look into it for you. But promise me you'll take care of yourself and not do anything reckless.""Don't worry, I know." Jenny nodded. With her current condition, she could barely even get out of bed, let alone leave the ward.Gilbert and Zack stayed in the ward with Jenny for half an hour before leaving the hospital, leaving only Stephanie to take care of her.In the evening, Graham and Lynette came to visit.In the past two days, there had been various rumors about Jenny and Alec's accident among the Faust and Walter family members. As a result, Graham had to spend more time dealing wit
Jenny didn't mind her antics; she was worried about Alec.Stephanie drank the soup and casually commented, "It looks like your mom is doing her best to treat you well. She's trying her best to make up for the lost time with you.""I don't need her to make it up to me." Jenny shook her head and continued, "I don't need her to feel like she owes me anything.""That's how you think, but she may not think that way," Stephanie replied casually, savoring the soup and relishing the taste on her tongue.Jenny rolled her eyes at Stephanie. "Is it good?""It's delicious!" Stephanie nodded and asked, "Do you want a sip?""No, thanks." Jenny shook her head. As a doctor, she knew better than anyone to follow medical advice.Stephanie had another serving before putting the thermos back where it had been. "So, what do you want me to help you with?"Although Jenny hadn't said anything yet, Stephanie could tell she wanted her to help with something.Jenny smiled at her. "Can you help me find a
Stephanie pushed Jenny back to her ward, and with great effort, she managed to get Jenny back in bed. "Ah, I'm so tired," she complained."You've worked hard, Steph. Thank you," Jenny said, feeling a bit embarrassed."Now you know how hard it was for me. When you asked for my help before, why didn't it cross your mind how tiresome it was?" Stephanie questioned irritably, feeling a little annoyed.Jenny chuckled, knowing that Stephanie wasn't really angry. "How's your relationship with Leonard going? You haven't contacted me in a long time."On the day Max and Jade got married, Stephanie and Leonard got together as well. After that day, the two of them hadn't seen each other. It had been several months since then, and now it was summer."It's going okay. I didn't know how busy work at the police station could get. But after becoming his girlfriend, I know that better than anyone else now." Stephanie couldn't help but complain whenever she talked about Leonard."You know, they do
Jenny spent a long time in the hospital room, talking a lot, but it was always the same thing—she hoped he would wake up soon. As long as he woke up, she was willing to promise him anything.After leaving Alec's hospital room, Jenny looked at Vincent and asked, "Vincent, can you help me put an extra bed in his room?""Miss Walter...""He's my boyfriend, so I should take care of him." On top of that, Alec was injured so grievously because he protected her from the worst.When he was in the ICU, Jenny couldn't take care of him. But now that he was in a normal hospital room, she wouldn't miss the opportunity to do so.Vincent could see Jenny's determination, so he could only agree. "Okay."Then, Vincent went to make arrangements. Stephanie was still there, feeling somewhat speechless. "Alec will be fine. You don't need to take care of him personally.""I know. I just want to put my mind at ease." If they weren't in the same room and something happened to Alec, she wouldn't know.S
Vincent quickly came in with a doctor, and after a brief check, it was determined that Alec's injuries had improved; at least, he was no longer in critical condition. However, he needed to lie in bed for a while.After the doctors finished their examination, they quickly left. Vincent poured Alec a glass of water to let him moisten his lips. "Mr. Faust, you can't eat yet. You have to bear with it for now.""Understood. You're dismissed for now," Alec said, voice slightly hoarse.Vincent got up and left, leaving only Jenny and Alec in the ward. At this point, they could finally take a good look at each other.Both of them were sitting halfway up against the headboard of the bed. They wanted to get closer to each other but couldn't. They could only smile wryly."Why did you come to my room?" Alec was the first to speak, with a hint of teasing in his voice, trying to ease the somewhat oppressive atmosphere between them.Jenny didn't answer but asked him, "Why did you protect me then
Alec and Jenny had the same thought—they both didn't think it was an accident."I guess great minds think alike. I've already asked Vincent to investigate this. We should have the results soon," Jenny said.Alec nodded with a smile. "Jenny, you're capable in your own right. Even if something really happens to me in the future, I believe you can handle everything well.""Alec!" Jenny's tone suddenly changed after he said that. She looked coldly at Alec with unprecedented seriousness. "You better not hold on to this idea. If you dare to have an accident again, I'll...I'll marry the person you hate the most!" she huffed, not really knowing how to threaten him.Alec was amused by her words, but because he laughed too hard, he pulled his wound. Pain shot through him; his back and forehead instantly became drenched with sweat. "Heh...Who do you think is the person I hate the most right now?"As the lights were dim, Jenny didn't see the cold sweat on Alec's forehead. Instead, she pondere
The next day, Jenny woke up feeling much better. She could get out of bed on her own, though it still posed a little bit of a challenge to her. Across from her, Alec fared worse as he even had trouble sitting up. Seeing this, she slowly got out of bed and went to Alec's bedside. "Let me help you," she offered."No need. Your injury isn't fully healed yet. Let Vincent do it instead," Alec said with a wave of his hand. However, before he could finish, Jenny had already helped him up. "My injury wasn't that severe, to begin with. I've recovered a lot in the past two days. There's really nothing to worry about," Jenny said.Right then, Alec was leaning against the headboard, looking helpless as he said, "I know you want to take care of me personally, but there's no need to be so anxious. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."Jenny rolled her eyes at him and thought Alec was quite the jokester. He had just recovered a bit, and he was already spouting nonsense. When Vi