Chapter 39 Monica hadn't even had time to react when Alexander's arm swooped in , wrapping around her waist , lifting her up like she weighed nothing , and setting her down on the ground . Then Joseph reached over and pulled Alexander out too . But Monica was still sitting there , looking pale as a ghost , sweat dripping down her forehead . Alexander frowned , worry etched in his eyes , and reached out a hand to her . " Get up . " Monica , a bit dazed , looked up at him and slowly shook her head . " No need , thank you , Mr. Smith . " She tried to push herself up off the ground , but her strength was gone . Just as she was about to topple over again , Alexander caught her and pulled her into his arms . He couldn't help but feel annoyed . She was in such bad shape , yet she still wanted to keep her distance . With o one arm around her waist and the other under her legs , he lifted her up and headed for the club's main entrance , shouting over his shoulder , " Joseph , get the car ready ! " Joseph finally snapped out of it and hurried after them . Stella stood there , glaring as Alexander hugged Monica and walked away . Jealousy flared in her eyes . Monica felt weak , but her mind was clear . She knew people were watching as they left the club . She struggled a bit and said weakly , " Mr. Smith , please put me down . I can walk on my own . " " Shut up ! " Alexander's voice was tight with suppressed anger . Joseph pulled the ear up , then quickly got out and opened the back door . Alexander placed Monica inside and climbed in after her . Monica wanted to keep her distance , but she was freezing . Alexander pulled her into his arms , rubbing her back to warm her up . Joseph tried to keep his eyes on the road but couldn't help sneaking glances in the rearview mirror . He'd never seen Alexander so rattled . Alexander's cold voice cut through the air , " Focus on your driving . " Joseph snapped his eyes back to the road . 1/4 3:43 pm Chapter 39 pp . The car sped to the hospital . Alexander carried Monica out and headed straight for the emergency department . People around them stole glances . Monica wanted him to put her down , but she was too weak to speak and just leaned into him . A group of doctors and nurses came rushing over with a gurney . Alexander gently placed her on it . They wheeled her into the emergency room . Alexander was left outside . The doctor said , " Mr. Smith , don't worry , she doesn't seem to be in serious condition . We'll do a check - up first . Alexander responded with a curt nod . For an hour , he sat in a chair outside the emergency room . Joseph handed him a bottle of water . " Mr. Smith , have some water . " Alexander took the bottle , but he wasn't really in the mood to drink . His mind kept replaying Monica's condition in the elevator . She never used to be afraid of the dark , so what had changed ? She must've gone through something pretty rough to be that scared . After a moment , he called out , " Joseph , find out what Monica's been through these past few years . " " These past few years ? " Joseph asked . " Mr. Smith , can you be more specific ? " Alexander paused . He was going to say to check what Monica had experienced abroad in the past six years . But then he remembered what Monica had said to Stella at the club . He changed his mind . " Ten years . Go check what she's been through after she returned to the Brown . family . " " Got it . " " And also , find out who she's been in contact with these past few days ." He needed to know who was causing her trouble . Joseph nodded . " Okay , Mr. Smith , I understand . " 2/4 Chapter 39 on Just then , the emergency room door opened , and the doctor came out , taking off his mask . " Mr. Smith , her physical condition is fine , just a bit weak . However , her mental state is not good . She has severe nyctophobia and claustrophobia , likely due to some bad experiences that have had a significant impact . her . In specific environments , these memories are triggered , causing her to faint . It's best to have her stay in the hospital for observation and help her overcome her past traumas , or this could happen again in the future . " " Okay , I understand . " Alexander had sensed she was in a bad state , but he hadn't realized it was this severe . He turned to Joseph . " Go handle her hospital admission ." Joseph nodded and went to take care of it . Back at the Smith Villa . Daniel and Amelia had already been sent home by the driver , but they had heard about their mommy fainting in the elevator and had seen Alexander carrying her to the hospital . Daniel knew he was in trouble . He and Amelia went into their room , closed the door , and he quickly called William . " William , I'm sorry , I think I messed up . " Daniel's voice was shaky , on the verge of tears . Amelia had also witnessed Monica faint , and upon seeing Daniel on the verge of tears , her own eyes welled up with emotion . " It's okay , take your time and tell me what happened , " William said calmly . " I didn't mean to . I just wanted to bring Dad and Mommy together , so I stopped the elevator . I didn't know . Mommy would faint . Now Dad has taken her to the hospital . " " In the elevator ? " William's tone instantly became serious . " Mommy has severe nyctophobia and claustrophobia . She can't handle either , let alone both at the same time . " " What should we do now ? " Daniel was almost crying . William thought for a moment . " Let's meet at the hospital first to check on Mommy's condition , and then . we'll talk in detail . " 3:43 pm After Divorce , The True Heiress Escaped