Chapter 3

A few days later, Felicity came down with a fever and was hospitalized.

When Adrian heard the news, he immediately had the servants make some soup and took me along to visit her.

On the way there, he drove like a madman, his face tense and full of anxiety.

Half-jokingly, I said, "It's just a cold, isn't it? You don't need to worry so much."

"What do you know!"

I didn't expect to be scolded by Adrian.

He furrowed his brow, his tone icy.

"Felicity has always been sickly since she was little. A cold and fever isn't a small matter for her."

I didn't say anything more, feeling as if something had pricked my heart.

Adrian realized his mistake and apologized to me before we entered the hospital room.

"Aria, I'm sorry. I was too anxious and spoke without thinking."

I quietly pulled my hand away.

"Let's go in."

On the hospital bed, Felicity was surrounded by a circle of friends like a little princess, with countless nutritional supplements by her side.

I caught a glimpse of a luxury brand shopping bag on the windowsill, remembering that Adrian had called to order something a few days ago.

So that was for Felicity.

I averted my gaze and, at his prompting, handed over the chicken soup I was holding.

Felicity looked at me with an ambiguous smile, but after taking just one sip, she suddenly cried out:

"It's so hot!"She covered her mouth, dropping the soup and thermos to the floor with a clatter.

Adrian swiftly pulled her behind him for protection, while I found myself drenched in chicken soup, my hand instantly reddening from the heat.

Though she wasn't splashed at all, Felicity threw herself into his arms, tears streaming down her face.

"Aria, even if you don't like me, you shouldn't do something like this."

Her friends immediately began attacking me from all sides.

"Yeah, sister, even if you don't like Felicity, you can't deliberately make things difficult for her!"

"Felicity's still sick! What are you thinking?"

Hurtful words rained down mercilessly, with everyone looking at me accusingly.

Adrian was about to say something, but his expression changed when he saw Felicity's pitiful face.

"Aria, apologize."

Even though he clearly knew Felicity was just making a fuss, he couldn't bear to see her upset.

I was nearly overwhelmed by the anger in his eyes, a dull ache spreading through my chest.

I didn't defend myself, wiping away the warm tears on my cheeks.

"Fine, I apologize."

Perhaps seeing me cry, Adrian didn't linger. Instead, he took the initiative to lead me away.[Adrian, Felicity has always been childish. Can't you indulge her a bit?]

He glanced at my swollen hand: [I'll apply some medicine when we get home.]

I didn't say a word, not even willing to give him a look.

The pain from the burn on the back of my hand was nothing compared to the ache in my heart.

As the car left the hospital and drove onto the country road between Los Angeles and Brocade City,

Adrian's car Bluetooth rang, with the contact name flashing on the screen.

[One and Only Love.]

Adrian hung up the call somewhat frantically, but the caller persisted, calling again and again.

I pretended not to notice, wondering inwardly how long he could hold out.

Sure enough, before the car even entered Los Angeles, Adrian suddenly slammed on the brakes.

He couldn't bear to look at me,

[Aria, I still have some things to take care of. You get out and go back by yourself......]

I never thought Adrian would actually abandon me on a deserted road.

Seeing that I didn't move, he even reached over to unbuckle my seatbelt.

[I'll call you a car, please get out Aria.]

[Be good, okay?]

His voice grew increasingly urgent, while I just felt colder and colder all over.A sharp pain shot through my heart, spreading throughout my entire body, making it impossible for me to keep going.

It wasn't just the long journey; in his eyes, I was clearly still a blind, disabled person.

He shoved me out of the car, and it sped away from beside me.

My eyes closed gently, tears rolling down.

I dialed my overseas friend Delia's number:

"Delia, is that study opportunity you mentioned last time still available? I want to go."