Chapter 349-2
Jack scooped her into his arms and rushed towards the elevator. Alice whispered, “Put me down; I can walk.”
“It’s just a superficial wound,” Jack said, his tone harsh with a mix of anger and concern. Alice leaned against him, her heart pounding. She hadn’t been afraid when trapped, but his reckless rescue had broken down her defenses.
Jack took her to the Wilson family’s private hospital. He looked serious, summoning the head doctor immediately.
The doctor, the same one from before, saw Alice’s soot–covered clothes.“Another minor injury that would’ve healed in an hour?”
Jack said sternly, “She was trapped in a fire. Check her lungs and throat.”
“We’ll need to examine her immediately,” the doctor said, sending her for tests.
Jack looked at the doctor seriously.“Can her leg heal?”
“It’s not severe; it will heal, but it’ll take time.”
“How did the fire happen?” the doctor asked.
“A fire broke out at the company. She went to save the prototype and got injured. I don’t know what to say,” Jack said, shaking his head. She was far more important than the company.
“You were like that, too! When you started at Wilson Corporation, you worked too hard and almost died!” the doctor reminded him.
Jack sighed.“I’m me; she’s her. I don’t want her to suffer.”
seeing through him.
seeing
“She doesn’t want what you offer,” the doctor said,
Alice’s test results showed minor injuries requiring lung treatment.
She looked at the luxurious private room.“I should have noticed you were different before.
Jack looked at her cautiously.“Are you still feeling unwell?”
“Much better,” she replied, though her throat was still irritated.
He handed her some lemon water.“Don’t work so hard. Nothing is more important than your life,” he said, his long fingers elegant as he offered her the drink.
Alice said, “I know.”
Jack said, “I can give you anything. I can make the Windhams disappear from California tomorrow!” He knew what mattered to her.
Alice’s mind was racing; she never expected to meet such a powerful man in her second life. And he was so kind, especially after he’d risked his life for her.
She took a sip of water.“I need to think about it.”
Jack felt a surge of joy, but a knock came at the door. A butler announced, “Young Master, Grandma has woken up. She wants to see Miss Windham.”
Alice was surprised; Grandma Wilson wanted to see her?
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