Chapter 321 Don't Plan to Hold You Again Chapter 32 I Don't Plan to Hold You Again Because of that phone call, Rose couldn't calm down. She had wanted to lean on her uncle for a bit of comfort, but one glance at him made the words die on her lips. The man in the driver's seat had dark eyes streaked with red veins. "Rose," his voice was hoarse, the end trembling slightly, "text her and tell her we'll be there in twenty minutes." But. Uncle, it's at least forty minutes from here to Gavin's office..." Before she could finish, his deep voice cut in again, rough and firm. "Twenty minutes." The road from the Braxton Villa to downtown seemed cleared just for them. The black Maybach sped through the empty streets. At nineteen minutes sharp, they arrived. Rose had just shut the door when the tall figure strode into the building in long, determined steps. Violet buried her head between her knees. Though she'd been out of the elevator for a while, she still couldn't stop trembling. f she hadn't reached her breaking point, she wouldn't have called her best friend. But this was Gavin's company - she didn't want to show weakness here. 'specially not in front of someone who had already left with the woman he cherished most. he knew she shouldn't feel sad, but in that moment, fear and grief had swallowed her whole. Violet, are you okay?" Rose's voice was rushed, breathless. learing that familiar tone shattered Violet's façade. ler eyes reddened. Her voice caught in her throat. "Rose, you're here. I'm fine, just... my legs feel weak. I can't stand." Unde! What should we do?" he sound of that title made Violet's heart skip. She turned and saw the tall man kneeling beside her, his expression tight. Can't stand?" His voice trembled with something restrained and heavy. Jolet nodded weakly "Yeah, a little," before she could react, his warm hand slid behind her knees, and in one smooth motion, he lifted her into his arms. te tilted his chin toward his niece Press the elevator" tose froze for half a second before recovering "Oh-right, Uncle." Violet stared at her in shock, her heart pounding Mr. Braxton's eyes were stormy, filled with emotions she couldn't decipher. His scent - faint sandalwood-surrounded her, quietly smoothing away her leftover fear. "You..." She struggled to get down. 14:54 Left Me Hanging at the City Hall?2 1 Married Your Uncle 25.8% Chapter 32 1 Don't Plan to Hold You Again "Don't move." Mr. Braxton lowered his gaze, brushed his fingers through her hair gently, and sald, "Your legs are weak. Let me carry you to the car." Thankfully, no one else entered the elevator. It was just the three of them. They reached the parking garage quickly. Rose watched her uncle carefully hold her best friend and couldn't shake the odd feeling creeping over her. He shielded Violet's head as he set her into the back seat. "Rose, sit with your friend and look after her." Her friend? Rose hesitated, then muttered, "...Okay." Violet sat stiffly, heat rising on the skin around her waist where his arm had been. "Violet, what happened? Where's Gavin? Why didn't he take care of you?" Violet's eyes dimmed, a bitter laugh in her chest. He only had eyes for Luna - how could he notice her? And besides, they'd already broken up. The elevator broke down. I... I'm just scared of the dark." As soon as she said it, she felt a little ridiculous. From the driver's seat, Mr. Braxton glanced at her through the mirror, his tone steady but probing. "Claustrophobia?" Her hands clenched tightly in her lap. ...Yeah, something like that." lose had never heard about this. She gasped, worried. "Violet, how did you even get claustrophobia?" Jsually only people with deep trauma suffered from that. That's enough," Mr. Braxton cut in firmly. "We'll take her to the hospital first." No need. Just take me home. I'll be fine after some rest." Violet hated hospitals. Mr. Braxton turned slightly, meeting her eyes. "Only a doctor can tell you you're fine." Jolet sighed softly, "...Alright." le drove straight to the best private hospital in New York. lose pouted. "Unde, why'd you bring her to Harry's hospital?" Ar. Braxton's tone stayed even. "Rose, just because you don't like him doesn't mean you can deny his skills." When they arrived, he bent down again to lift Violet out. he blushed "It's okay, I can walk." le didn't answer. "It's not far." Marry was in his office for consultations when Mr. Braxton walked in carrying a woman. 'She's showing signs of claustrophobia. Got trapped in an elevator and collapsed. Check her." Mr. Braxton's commanding tone made Harry raise an eyebrow - his look clearly saying, Who the hell do you think you're ordering around? 'Well? Director Harry only takes appointments now?" 14:54 Chapter 32 1 Don't Plan to Hold You Again Damn it. Harry cursed silently. Adjusting his gold rimmed glasses, he cleared his throat. "Name and age, please."/ Violet kept her head low, her hangs covering her face, so he didn't recognize her right away. Violet. Twenty six." Harry's eyes shot up in surprise. So this was Mr. Braxton's future niece-in-law? He narrowed his eyes, giving Mr. Braxton a meaningful look. "I'll need to speak with the patient alone. Please step outside." Rose knew Harry was inside and had stayed in the hall, so Harry's words were clearly directed at Mr. Braxton. He gave his friend a cold glance, then looked back at Violet, his tone soft. "You'll be alright by yourself?" She nodded slightly. "Yes." wenty minutes later, Violet walked out with Harry. Harry's brows were still drawn. He hadn't expected this girl to be the one caught up in that mess. urning to Mr. Braxton, he said, "Nothing serious. Just keep her out of tight, enclosed spaces from now on." Alright," Mr. Braxton replied. Harry clicked his tongue. "Rose, aren't you going to say hi?" Mr. Braxton was only three years older than Harry, but because of family seniority, Harry had to call him Mr. Braxton. Still, he and Rose were of the same ¡eneration. lose frowned and dragged out her greeting, "Hiii, Harry." Harry's eye twitched. He wanted to say something, but Mr. Braxton cut him off. Violet, are you still feeling unwell?" Violet shook her head. "No, I'm fine now, I'd like to go home." Alright, I'll drive you." Afraid he might pick her up again, Violet forced a small smile. "My legs aren't weak anymore. I can walk on my own." Ar. Braxton's eyes narrowed slightly. "Good. I wasn't planning to hold you again." Let's go The air went awkward. Marry silently cursed. What a shameless man. On the drive back, Rose wanted to ask her friend a lot of questions, but with her uncle in the car, she had to hold them in. When they arrived, she quickly followed Violet out. "Uncle, I'll stay with Violet tonight. You should go home first." Mr. Braxton frowned instinctively. "Don't bother her. Get some rest." The black Maybach didn't head back to the Braxton Villa. Instead, it turned and drove straight to Pinnacle's building. 14:54 36.206 Chapter 32 I Don't Plan to Hold You Again That night, Gavin spent half the evening comforting Luna at her apartment before finally heading home. As soon as he walked in, he saw his father sitting on the couch, face dark. "Dad, you're still up?" Nathan let out a cold snort. "Come outside." "Where to?" Gavin frowned. "I'm exhausted. Can we talk tomorrow?" Tired from juggling women? Get out here!" Nathan's low voice snapped. Gavin's brows knitted tighter. He couldn't figure out what his father was angry about. They stepped into the garden. The night was quiet; Nathan didn't worry about being overheard. Tell me the truth - did your company's elevator malfunction today? You, Luna, and Violet were trapped inside together." Yeah." Gavin looked confused. "Dad, you don't know how scared Luna was. I just spent hours calming her down." 'Really? So scared she's been crying from day to night? Gavin, do you even see Violet at all? Your sister matters, but your fiancée doesn't?" Do you even realize you're supposed to be getting married soon?" Gavin frowned. "Of course I know. But she's fine. She's not even afraid of the dark." Oh, you know she's not afraid now? What woman isn't afraid of the dark?" His father's sharp tone made irritation rise in Gavin's chest. Dad, why are you always taking her side? Isn't Luna your daughter too?" Nathan's eyes flashed cold. "As long as you remember she's my daughter - but only as your sister! Whether or not there's blood between you, Luna will only ver be your sister!" Gavin clenched his fists, anger simmering. ler again. He'd actually thought Violet had changed turns out, she was still the same. lesides running to tell on people, what else could she do? (0) 1(0) 14:54 Left Me Hanais 26 50