4/4 Chapter 14 Chapter Dry Wolf Time Mary Times , and No One Believes You Winder Hughes burst out of the ballriem . " Heney , what's wrong ? Mrs. Webb , Mrs. Webb Quick , get his Virs , with won and teared the started crying , " What do we do , Madam ? Should we call an ambulance ? " Calling an antidianos now would mean waiting for them to arrive , wasting precious time Nars quan dove him to the hospital ourselves , " I said . Okay akay kuhrry , gi sting the young master ! Tell him to bring the car around ... " i ammoniacally cant difunda Kandily , Magißes and table were already in the car , but they hadn't left yet i gununded frantically on the car window . Hayden ! Haydent Don't go yet ! " Ma dan saw it was me , he shot me a cold look , slammed his foot on the gas , and the car tore away Brom me gana like an arrow released from its bow . > schemaili uchiar it , screaming . " Hayden ! Come back ! We have to get Mr. Hughes to the hospital- The tights outside the villa were dim I missed a step in the dark and came crashing down onto the The pan was so starp my mind went blank . I couldn't pull myself together for a long moment , until someone grevilly Designed me up . " Are you okay ? " glanced back at the person and felt a little embarrassed . " Sorry you had to see that . " que me to my feet . Both of my knees , my elbows , and my forearms were completely scraped up , a naw mass of good and dr metrowest . " As pe sure you're okay ? " There you so much for your help today , " I said , " but I have to go call a car right now can't see you out , so Win Baumer and mehed Buck maylan was gone had to call PPP or get an her she it www daughter was maily the one who have Chapter 14 " I don't have a license , " I said . Julian's response was decisive . " Go take care of the patient . I'll drive . " It was an emergency , so I didn't have time to second - guess him . After I gave Julian the keys , he pulled the car up to the living room door . Together , we helped Mr. Hughes into the back seat . He was lying down flat , which left only the front passenger seat open . I told Mrs. Webb to take care of Madam Hughes and immediately got in the car . On the way , I called the hospital's Emergency Department . Julian sped through the streets , driving straight into the hospital's main entrance upon arrival . A medical team was waiting right there to take over , wheeling Mr. Hughes into the trauma unit . I collapsed onto a seat outside the unit , feeling like all the strength had been drained from me . Julian came over and pulled me up . " Don't sit on the floor . It's cold . " He was strong , practically lifting me to my feet and guiding me to the waiting area . I tried calling Hayden , but the line kept saying the user was unavailable . Julian sat down next to me . " What's his number ? Use my phone . " Sure enough , using his phone , the call went through almost instantly . Hayden's voice came through the receiver . " Hello , who is this ? " I grabbed Julian's hand , pulled the phone to my face , and said urgently , " Hayden , Mr. Hughes's condition flared up . I've already brought him to the hospital , you need to get over here ! " " Hayden ? " " Hayden , did you hear me ? " His voice was eerily calm . " Is this the new plan you two cooked up ? A different story to trick me into coming . back ? 1 froze " Cry wolf too many times , and no one believes you anymore . " " Hayden 274 Chapter 14 * Beep , beep , beep- * " He hung up , " Julian said . He tried calling back . The same automated female voice I'd heard answered him : " The number you have dialed is currently unavailable . " Half an hour later , the doors to the trauma unit opened . The doctor announced , " You got him here just in time . The patient is out of danger , but he'll need to rest and recover . " I thanked him profusely . Mr. Hughes was moved to a regular room . I couldn't manage it on my own , but thankfully , Julian was there helping with everything . Once Mr. Hughes was finally settled , I thanked Julian . " Seriously , thank you for everything tonight . " Julian just raised an eyebrow , his expression unreadable . " Your brother doesn't seem to have a great relationship with his family . " " It used to be good . " " Is it because you guys don't like the girlfriend he found ? " " They'll come to like her . " That evening , Mr. Hughes finally woke up . He looked at me , then at Julian standing by the window , and frowned slightly . " Hayden's not here ? " I poured him a glass of warm water . " He's tied up with work and couldn't get away . But I'm here to take care of you . How are you feeling now ? " Mr. Hughes huffed . " Still making excuses for him ! He's just trying to spite me . " " That's not it , he really is busy at the office ," I said , my voice soft and soothing . " Here , drink some water . I'm going to call Madam Hughes and let her know you're awake so she can stop worrying . " " Sigh . You're still the thoughtful one . Ever since Hayden came back , he's like a different person ... " " He's still Hayden , and he's still your son . He inherited your business savvy - look how well he's managed the company these past two years ! Like father , like son ! " Mr. Hughes chuckled , " Look at you , defending him and flattering me at the same time . Killing two birds with 3/4 Chapter 14 one stone . " " It's not flattery , I'm just telling it like it is . It's the truth . " " Aubrey , " Mr. Hughes said , taking my hand in his dry , warm one . " Tell me the truth . Have you really ... fallen for him ? " His eyes flicked toward Julian , who was still standing by the window . " Yes , " I nodded . " Mr. Hughes , I've thought it through . If I keep holding on , nobody will be happy . It's better to just let go . I'll be happy , Hayden will be happy , and you and Madam Hughes will be happy too . " But Mr. Hughes didn't seem convinced . " I've watched you grow up . You can't lie to me . " " I'm not lying . I really do like him . " " Then why don't you two kiss for me and prove it ? " I was speechless . Standing by the side , even Julian seemed a little stunned . I forced a laugh . " Kissing in a hospital room ? That's so awkward . " " What's so awkward about it ? The door is closed , and it's just the three of us here . You said you want to be a daughter to this family from now on , which makes me your father . There's nothing to be embarrassed about . " " ... How about we just hold hands ? " " No , " Mr. Hughes said , shaking his head firmly . " If you're not even willing to kiss , it means your feelings aren't real . How can I possibly rest easy letting you go abroad with him ? " 4/4