The Runaway Groom
Chapter 466

Chapter 466

Isaac's headaches had worsened due to prolonged insomnia andoverdosing on sleeping pills.

James rushed him to the hospital the instant they disembarked.

After examination, the doctor told James that Isaac's condition was dueto overdosing on sleeping pills, and there might be more side effects ifhe continued taking it.

The doctor then administered a sedative to help him sleep, whileJames left and called Stan on the walkway.

"He's admitted now, and the doctor told him to stop taking sleeping pillsand try to sleep naturally instead. But we know his temper..."

James was alone in Minerva with Isaac. Having no ideas, he had to callStan to discuss.

While he stood by the window, Irene arrived. She was wearing a labcoat, a cap, and a face mask, and spoke in fluent Minerverse, "I'll bechecking on the patient now."

James quickly told Stan, "Got to go. I'll call you again later.”

Walking over and noticing that she was a woman, he asked, "Wasn't hechecked already?"

'1'11 be observing how deep his sleep is," she replied. "Please don'tdisturb.’

James nodded, and Irene entered without further questions thanks toher profession.

This was actually another hospital affiliated to the Mead Clinic. Irenespotted Isaac when he was brought in, but with another doctor seeinghim, she could only take up his aftercare.

Naturally, she was not here to watch his sleep condition-the sedativethat the previous doctor gave Isaac was enough to ensure that hewould be sleeping for over 24 hours.

She just wanted to see him.

She quietly sat beside his bed.

It had been seven months.

Time somehow moved as slow as it was quick.

She lowered her gaze, her curled eyelashes twitching and soondampened by her tears.

She leaned her face against his chest.

'I missed you," she said, as if to herself. “I know you're not heartless."Harvey had told her that Isaac refused to get involved with the fullyartificial heart project, but she knew that Harvey was slandering him.He was a man who could accept a woman he did not love, even playingthe role of a husband for the sake of his son-his sense of responsibilitywas there for all to see.

"1 don't know how you got chronic insomnia, but I'll do my best to treatyou, ' she said, rising to her feet and pulling his blanket up to hisshoulders.

She then left reluctantly-even if she was a doctor, staying too long anddrawing James's suspicion would be problematic.

As she left Isaac's ward, James promptly approached her. "How is he?"“Sound asleep. Expect him to wake up in 24 hours."

James nodded. "Thank you."

'It's fine-just doing my job,” Irene replied and returned to her post.

She left work early that day, since she had an appointment.

Since there was still time, she visited a hairdresser...

Jeff Cartman was surprised. "Jane? Your hair..."

Irene had dyed her hair blonde and had it permed. It was a far cry fromher straight, smooth hairstyle from before.

But she had to do it since she might run into Isaac again.

"Just wanted a change of pace," she told Jeff as she handed him themenu. "Order anything you want-'m buying to return your favor."'We're Zidonians-we should be doing this much,” Jeff smiled, andleaned in to whisper, "Actually, I wouldn't have found out if my girlfriendwasn't a Raideen.”

"Wouldn't she get upset that you told someone else?" Irene asked.“She won't replace out,” Jeff shrugged, and stared at Irene's hair again.“You look like a local now... though I suggest contacts and moremakeup to match your hair."

"Good idea.” Irene had trouble disguising herself, and his suggestionwas useful.

"That said, your old hairstyle fits you better since you're introverted,"Jeff added. "It looked better, too. Even with your scars, it doesn't affectyour overall appearance.

“Are you flattering me?" Irene smiled.

Jeff did not shy away. "Of course. And... sorry for misunderstanding youbefore.”

It's fine."

24 hours later, Irene returned to Isaac's ward to check on him.

James was nodding off on the couch and woke up when he heard thedoor open.

"Dr. Tanner."

Irene nodded and asked, "He didn't wake up?"

"No."

Irene then leaned in, opening one of Isaac's eyelids to see if he wasshowing signs of waking up.

Sleeping too much was bad, and they only allowed him to sleep for 24hours because of his insomnia.

That was when Irene saw Isaac's pupils dilate, and just as she flinched,Isaac suddenly sat up, his eyes sharp, wary-even hostile, showing nodrowsiness at all.

"Who are you?"