After Luca left the hotel, she let out a sigh of relief.She glanced at the car parked across the street, knowing that Luke’s men were definitely watching her from inside.Luca sent a message to Luke, letting him know she was fine and briefly explaining to him what had just happened. She then drove over to Watson.She had only taken the morning off, so she still had to work in the afternoon.Luca was not about to miss work over something so minor. When she got back to the company, it was already the afternoon shift. She headed straight to the lab and started working on experiments with her team.Just before it was time to clock out, Luca stood up and suddenly felt dizzy. She quickly grabbed the table to steady herself.Rhett noticed this and quickly asked, “Dr. Craw, are you feeling unwell?”“I’m feeling a bit dizzy.” Luca felt her vision darken for a moment, but after a while, the feeling passed. “I’m fine now.”“If you’re not feeling well, I can take you to the hospital,” off
Luke remained silent.Luca thought to herself that since it was not a drunk driving or a hit-and-run case, the police would not be able to do much. At most, they would just hold her fully responsible. However, getting hit like this out of the blue… She could not let this slide easily.Luca was not short on money. She just wanted Karen to get the punishment she deserved.“I should’ve let Warren drive,” Luca muttered under her breath. Someone like Warren would have noticed if a car was tailing them.She had been too careless.With Matysh in jail and Karen and Pierre tied up with their own issues, she thought she was safe. She never expected Karen to go this far.“It’s fine. Percy said they’re sending her to a mental institution this time.” Luke gently stroked her head.Luca opened her eyes but felt dizzy, so she quickly shut them again. “Are they really going to send her to a mental institution?” asked Luca.“Yes,” answered Luke.“He's okay with that?” Luca was still skeptic
“Alright.” Luke heard Luca’s request and turned on the TV, but he quickly lowered the volume, finding it too loud. He knew she just wanted some background noise, not something too distracting.Luke continued feeding her the oatmeal. After finishing one bowl, Luca could not eat anymore, so she rested for a bit. Then, Luke gave her the medication Johann had prescribed. Since she was lying down, she ate everything slowly.After taking the medicine, Luca yawned. Even though Johann had not prescribed any sleeping pills, the IV and medication had a calming effect.“If you’re sleepy, go ahead and rest,” suggested Luke.Luca frowned slightly. “But I want to take a bath.”"How about I help you freshen up a bit?" offered Luke, knowing she was not in any condition to take a full bath.“I’d really prefer a proper wash. I was sorting documents this morning, and a lot of people were smoking around me. I feel like the smell has clung to my clothes,” replied Luca as she heaved a sigh. The
Luke nodded to the doctor, indicating his agreement. The doctor returned to his office and prescribed medication for Luca.Ten minutes later, a nurse walked in with the medicine. After watching Luca take it, she advised, “You should rest now. If you feel uncomfortable, just press the call button.”“Okay, thank you.” Luca closed her eyes. Luke gently pulled the blanket over her.After a moment, Luca opened her eyes and said, “Luke, how about you stay with me while I sleep?”"I'm worried I might squish you," replied Luke. Even though the bed in the VIP ward was wider than a standard hospital bed, it was still a single bed. It was not that two people could not fit on it, but he wanted her to rest well.Luca said, “I’ve been having bad dreams. If you stay beside me, I think I’ll sleep better.”“Alright.” Luke agreed and got into bed from the other side.Once he settled in, Luca turned to her side. After getting used to the dizziness, she hugged Luke. He smelled different today
Luca thought that after the traffic police left, nothing else would happen for the rest of the day. That was until Old Master Mallory showed up.Luca watched as the old master, supported by his butler, walked into the ward. She felt a wave of relief that Luke was still here.When Luke saw Old Master Mallory, he frowned slightly. He stood up and asked, “Old Master Mallory, what brings you here?”“I came to check on Ms. Craw,” replied Old Master Mallory, glancing over at Luca, who was lying in bed. “Is she feeling better?” The usually stern old man now had a gentle smile on his face.Luca did not find it particularly kind. Some people are good at pretending, and those who did not know better might think it was genuine. However, someone like Luca, who had undergone professional training, could easily see through the old master’s act.Karen had messed up, and now, the old man was here to apologize on her behalf. Still, it was not necessary.Karen was not drunk driving, nor di
Before Old Master Mallory could speak, Old Master Crawford had already walked into the ward. He smiled and asked, “Are you here to apologize to Ms. Craw?”“I didn’t hit her, so why should I apologize?” Old Master Mallory was fuming. This old man really had no sense of propriety!Just like Luke, he was defending that wretched woman. Just because she was a bit better at medicine? Just because her research could earn T Corporation some money? Did that mean she deserved to be surrounded like a superstar and protected at all costs?“If you’re not here to apologize, then what are you here for? Don’t tell me you’re just here to check on her injuries because you’re friends with Ms. Craw?” Old Master Crawford glanced at Luca in the hospital bed. He could not help but feel sorry for her.Her face was pale white. Even though there were no obvious external injuries, a head injury was no joke. A concussion was no pleasant experience.Old Master Mallory snorted, stood up, and said to Luke,
After seeing off Old Master Crawford, Luke returned to the ward.“Luke, maybe you should let Mr. Mallory know about what happened between us and Old Master Mallory,” suggested Luca.“Don’t worry about it. Just focus on resting and getting better,” replied Luke.In the afternoon, Jason, Sue, Jim and his wife, along with Percy and Nina, had all come to visit Luca. For a moment, the hospital ward became incredibly lively.Luke’s expression was dark with displeasure.Jim teased, “Luke, what’s with that expression? Are you not happy to see us?”“Of course not. You’re all disturbing Luca’s rest,” Luke replied sharply, trying to ensure his wife could get some peace. “Leave the gifts and go. We appreciate the gesture, but you all should get back to your own business.”“Luke.” Luca was surprised that Luke was so blunt in front of so many people.“We don’t want to disturb Dr. Craw’s rest any longer,” added Scarlett. She was surprised to run into Percy and the others when coming here wi
After Luke adjusted the bed to a 45-degree angle, he finally stopped.“This should be good,” said Luke, carefully watching Luca's condition. “Are you feeling unwell at all?”“No, this is fine,” replied Luca. Her back was pressed firmly against the mattress, and she felt a bit uncomfortable.“Luke, could you help me prop up the pillow?” asked Luca.“Sure.” Luke adjusted the pillow for her.Luca leaned back fully against the pillow and smiled. “This is much better.”“Let’s eat first.” Luke opened the meal that Aunt Neile had brought. As he was about to feed her, the caretaker spoke up, “Mr. Crawford, I can do that.”The caretaker felt a bit awkward. She had been hired to take care of Luca, but she had not needed to feed her or even buy meals for her. With Luca mostly lying down and not needing much, the job seemed almost too easy, and she felt a bit guilty about it.“No need, I’ll do it,” replied Luke. He was not planning to let anyone else take care of Luca.Luca added, “Miss,
Abel chuckled. His voice was low and gravelly.“Hera, let’s agree on something. Don’t use threats of leaving to manipulate me anymore, or I won’t be happy,” said Abel in a low voice.What might have sounded like a plea or a compromise came across to Hera as a veiled threat.The cool sensation of his fingers brushed against her eyelids, and she could not help but shiver. His touch felt as cold as death itself. She could not feel a trace of warmth.Her hands clenched tightly together. The tension in her grip was the only thing keeping her from trembling further.“Alright,” Hera murmured obediently.Abel withdrew his hand. Hera opened her eyes. A strange unease stirred within her. For reasons she could not quite explain, Abel’s behavior filled her with an unsettling dread…“Will you stay at the hospital with me tonight?” Hera could not help but crave some semblance of comfort.Abel frowned slightly. “Stay here with you? And what about Luca?”“You could just send her home. I onl
Luca's expression was serious, and Hera realized she was not just trying to scare her. Ignoring her warnings had already caused her to suffer once.Unwillingly, Hera sipped on the cereal. Her resentment was evident in every movement.Luca noticed it was not difficult for her to handle. She quietly sat down and ate her own bowl of cereal.Hera did not have much of an appetite.Hera took a couple of bites before growing bored. She glanced at Luca and asked, “How did you end up working for Abel?”Luca did not respond. She calmly blew on her cereal and ate in silence, showing no intention of engaging in conversation.“I’m talking to you. Are you deaf?” snapped Hera.Luca lifted her gaze briefly and replied, “You should finish your cereal before it gets cold.”“I’m not even hungry.” Hera really had no appetite and was not planning to eat the cereal.“It’s still better if you eat something. Otherwise, when hunger strikes later, don’t expect me to help you,” said Luca, “I’m only he
Luke had never taken the medicine that could speed up healing, so his recovery was nowhere near as fast as the others from the Island of Despair.Luca did not respond to Gerald’s comment. Her gaze fixed on him with intensity.“No stitches,” said Luke, “I trust you.”Luca bit her lower lip.“But if you don’t stitch it, it might tear open,” insisted Gerald, staring at Luke’s wounds.Luke glanced at his injuries and shrugged, seemingly unconcerned, as though the wounds had nothing to do with Luca.“Stitches will leave scars.”“Are you afraid of scars? What kind of man doesn’t have a few scars on him? Scars are a symbol of manhood,” teased Gerald with a playful tone, “Scars show you’re reliable, that you can protect a woman.”Luke gave him a look as though he were an idiot, then his gaze shifted to Luca. “I don’t want too many scars. I’m worried my future wife might dislike them.”Luca’s heart sank at his words, but his lighthearted remark eased her sadness. Despite the severity
Luca could not help but tremble with heartache. She fought hard to resist the urge to rush forward.Everyone in the room had survived brutal training to make it out of the Island of Despair, and they could not help but shudder when they saw the scene. The sound of the whip felt like it was landing on their own bodies.Gerald closed his eyes, unable to watch any longer. It was too cruel for him to watch.The ten lashes felt like an eternity, stretching on for what seemed like a century.Luca looked at the drenched clothes on Luke. His eyes were red, and his shirt was so soaked that you could wring out the blood from it. Her hands were clenched so tightly into fists that the veins were bulging.Abel tossed the whip aside, looking at Luke’s disheveled state with satisfaction. He enjoyed the thrill of this bloody scene.He turned to Luca, noticing her reddened eyes, and smiled even more devilishly. “Hera is in the hospital now. You’ll go take care of her for the next few da
Luca instantly understood the situation. It was about Hera.Hera was someone Abel valued, possibly as a future corneal donor for Kassy. While Abel might not love Hera now, he certainly took her health seriously.In a calm tone, Luca explained, “She was hospitalized due to inflammation that caused a fever.”Abel furiously flung his half-smoked cigar at her. The glowing embers singed her clothes, leaving a small burn mark.She instinctively stepped aside.Abel roared, “What kind of care is this?! I told you to look after her! Is this how you handle things?”Luca was perplexed. When did he ever tell her to look after Hera?Besides, she did take care of her.”When Ms. Sanchez fainted last night, she already had a low-grade fever. I diagnosed her condition as inflammation and prescribed anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing medication. I also emphasized that she needed to take oral anti-inflammatory drugs. She didn’t trust me and threw out Mr. Shanks’ medication, which led to her con
Luca placed her hand on Hera’s other wrist, checking her pulse. “Her condition is worsening. The inflammation in her body has intensified.“I prescribed her medication. Those are Mr. Shanks’ formulations, and they're highly effective for reducing inflammation. It shouldn’t be getting worse.” Gerald pursed his lips before finally speaking up. “Luca, when I was cleaning yesterday, I saw that Ms. Sanchez had thrown all the medication you prescribed into the trash. She didn’t take any of it.”Luca was speechless.She had been questioning whether the medicine was ineffective or if she had made an error in diagnosis. It turned out that it was Hera herself who had sabotaged her treatment.“What should we do now?” asked Gerald.“There’s no other option. She needs to go to a hospital,” Luca decided firmly. “Her condition is serious, and since she doesn’t trust my treatment, the hospital is her best choice.”“Can’t you help her just this once?” pleaded Gerald, “I mean, she looks really b
Luke stayed silent, letting the chilled beer cool him down, washing away some of the lingering heat.Gerald glanced around to make sure no one was nearby before leaning in and speaking softly to Luke. “Actually, I’ve seen it.”“Seen what?” Luke could not be bothered.Lowering his voice even further, Gerald whispered just loud enough for the two of them to hear, “I’ve seen you going into Ms. Craw’s room quite often.”Luke’s expression sharpened instantly. A cold glint flashed in his eyes.He had been so cautious. How had Gerald noticed? Was he bluffing?Luke narrowed his eyes and said nothing.His aura grew colder by the second.Gerald, sensing the rising tension, shrank back slightly and quickly added, “Relax, I’m not going to tell anyone. If I wanted to report you, I would’ve done it already.”Luke’s expression eased slightly.Gerald continued to reassure him, “I’m not one to meddle. Look, I haven’t said a word about you, and I even stood up for you during that whole thing
“Sure.” Luca was unsure why he was suddenly interested in the volunteers. She led him into the room where the volunteers were.Luke noticed that the volunteer’s legs were covered in needles.If Johann saw this, he would probably make a big fuss about it.Luke watched as Luca carefully removed each needle, checked some of the volunteer’s nerve functions, and offered a few reassuring words before picking up a tray filled with medical waste and leaving the room.Once they were outside, Luke, not having seen the volunteer's previous condition, asked, “Were his legs completely immobile before?”“Yes. He said it was an injury caused by a machine malfunction at the factory. It hadn’t been treated properly for years. By the time he was sent here, his family didn’t have time to help with massages, and his calves had atrophied. But now, as you can see, the muscles are gradually recovering, and he’s starting to regain sensation. In another week or two, his legs should be able to move.” Luca
“Yes.” Luca nodded. “You have a mild fever and some inflammation in your body.”Hera was surprised. “Inflammation? Where?”She often mingled with men, so every few months, she made sure to get a check-up to avoid picking up any unwanted diseases. Her previous check-ups had all been normal, with no signs of any illness.“You've been getting along well with the boss these days, haven't you?” Luca did not say it outright but hinted at it. She then glanced at the thermometer, seeing that her temperature had returned to normal.Hera understood and widened her eyes. “You're saying I have inflammation there? That's impossible.”“Your body can't handle too much.” Luca did not want to go into too much detail. She looked up and saw that the IV was nearly done. She rose to her feet, removed the needle, and pointed at the medicine on the side. “Your body won't have any major issues. Don't worry. Here are the anti-inflammatory pills for the next three days. Take them, and you should be fine.”