Marrying
Chapter 296

Chapter 296

At this moment, outside the hospital, with the gas pedal floored a pastel–colored Mini car weaved through the rush hour traffic, leaving larger vehicles in its wake. Finally, with impressive driving skills, it spun into a parking spot.

The sound of screeching brakes echoed behind it, accompanied by curses. Many drivers craned their necks, expecting the owner of the small car to step out and face their wrath for such audacity.

But when the door opened, a man in a black suit stepped out with a commanding presence that suggested he was not to be trifled with.

Those cursing drivers immediately fell silent, intimidated into submission.

Matthew.couldn’t care less about them. He recalled Aiden’s scream on the phone, saying Valerie had fainted. Combined with the bodyguard’s report that she had climbed onto the tracks, Mathew had a pretty good idea of what had happened.

Valerie never made things easy. She was probably being stubborn again.

Matthew: [I’ve arrived.]

He texted Valerie.

Her reply came quickly.

Valerie: [I’m in the hospital, third floor, room 308. Mr. Grant, there’s no need to rush. I’m much better now.]

If she could respond, she was likely indeed feeling better. Still, Matthew wasn’t reassured. He made a mental note to remind her again in person that she could always contact him if she ran into trouble. He had told her just last night.

Striding quickly toward the outpatient department, his phone suddenly lit up A message flashed on the screen. “East City Airport, come pick me up.”

Matthew glanced at it briefly, dismissing it, and continued walking. But the phone rang a second later, the caller persistent,

Irritated. Matthew answered, “Yes?”

The person on the other end had better have a genuine emergericy. Otherwise, they’d regret bothering him at such a critical

moment.

“Hey…” a light, familiar laugh came through the phone, followed by a soft voice. “So many years have passed, and you haven’t changed a bit…”

Matthew, already losing patience, was about to hang up when the woman’s gentle voice became clearer and unmistakably familiar. “Matthew, it’s me. I’m back”

What?

His long strides came to

an abrupt halt.

Matthew’s heart skipped a beat, and his usually impassive face showed a rare crack.

waiting Her voice seemed to travel across a century, soft and coquettish Matthew, hurry and come pick me up. I just got back from abroad and don’t even have money for a taxi. If you don’t come, 11 wait here forever. Don’t keep me

She hung up before he could refuse.

When he tried calling back, the phone was turned off. His expression turned cold and serious. After a moment of gripping his phone tightly, he turned and left the hospital

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When Valerie heard footsteps outside, she thought Matthew had arrived. But when she got up to look, her smile froze on her face. It was Julian.

Julian walked in carrying food, the steam from the hot dishes snapping Valerie back to reality. Julian, why did you come

back?”

Julian strode in. “I was worried it wasn’t right to leave you alone the hospital. I’ve settled Aiden with the neighbors watching him, so I came back to keep you company. Matthew isn’t here yet?”

Julian looked around the empty room and shook his head. It had been forty minutes since he left, and Matthew still hadn’t shown up.

That guy was being ridiculous,

‘Didn’t he say he was already at the hospital entrance? What’s he doing? Is the entrance as far as the Milky Way? Even crawling, he should have made it by now, Julian wondered.

Valerie was also puzzled. Noticing Julian’s displeased expression she quickly changed the topic. “Maybe he got lost. Julian, you should go back. Aiden was really scared today. He needs you

I’m fine here. Aiden is already asleep. I told him I was coming to see you. The little guy said you saved him and now you’re unwell, so he’ll be good.”

He continued, ‘Come on. You haven’t eaten yet, have you? Drink this chicken soup noodles and have some soup.”

Julian efficiently unpacked the food. Valerie had only sipped a little soup earlier, which was watery and bland. Seeing her lack of appetite, Julian had gone back to prepare something better.

Valerie was about to speak, but the aroma made her realize she was hungry. She took the portion and began to eat slowly. replaceing her appetite increasing. Before long, she had finished everything.

She had a good appetite and quickly devoured the food. Julian noticed and asked, “Should I get you more?*

“No need, Julian. I’m full. You should go back now. I’m fine. The doctor said I just need to be observed and can be discharged tomorrow morning.”

Julian wasn’t convinced. “That’s not happening. I only agreed to leave because I thought Matthew would come. But checking the time, why isn’t he here yet?”

Julian had a good impression of Matthew and didn’t think he would intentionally leave Valerie hanging.

‘Could something have happened to him?” he speculated.

At that, Valerie’s heart tightened, and she instantly became anxious.

Indeed, Matthew had said he was already here, yet he hadn’t shown up. She quickly took out her phone to call him, but the phone rang for a long time without an answer.

Valerie’s spirits sank further. ‘Could something have really happened? We have just found Aiden today. Did we now have to call the police to replace Matthew? She thought to herself.

Just as she was getting more worried, the call was finally answered.

But it wasn’t Matthew’s voice. Instead, a woman’s voice said, “Hello, who is this?”

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