Fitch turned his eyes to Tyler, “Who the heck are you?” Tyler had heard about Fitch’s head problem, so
he cut to the chase. “Come with me. Your absence from Greenfield leads the Haskins family to chomp
at the bit to divide the estate. They need you to take charge. For now, let’s get you to the hospital for a
check-up.” After all, this place lacked a professional medical team. Fitch’s eyes instinctively sought out
Zoey, who managed a bitter smile. “This is also your good buddy. He’s come all the way here for you,
so it seems safe enough for me to step out. Go with him, I’ll keep you company.” Hearing she would
accompany him made Fitch’s mood somewhat brightened. The trio got into the car, with Tyler behind
the wheel. He’d in fact been detained for several days because of his association with Ian. The higher-
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtups suspected he was in collusion with Ian, and they had him under close watch. It was just recently
that he’d cleared his name. When he heard Fitch was still alive, he almost cried tears of joy. At the
hospital, Tyler hurriedly ushered Fitch in for a full check-up. He hadn’t kept Fitch’s survival a secret
from the Haskins family, so before the check-up was even complete, they were already storming in,
almost tumbling over each other in their haste. There were about a dozen of them, all waiting in the
hallway. Zoey had been by Fitch’s side, but as soon as the Haskins arrived, she was squeezed into a
corner. The doctor came out at this moment. “He’s going to be fine, should be back on his feet by
today.” Fitch had always had a remarkable ability to heal. His wounds were mostly scabbed over
already. The expressions on the faces of the Haskins family members were subtle. Fitch’s return had
made those who were previously squabbling over shares look like complete fools. Mia Haskins was the
first to break down in tears. “Well, what are we waiting for! Doctor, please, get on with the surgery!” The
doctor nodded. And in less than half an hour, the surgery was arranged. Mia was too anxious to notice
Zoey tucked away in the corner. But Zoey saw her. Memories of that humiliating night flooded back, so
she cast her gaze downward. Now, the hallway was filled with the Haskins family. Staying there would
only invite gossip. She glanced at Fitch one last time. Returning to the fold of his
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family, Fitch’s demeanor shifted to one of detached nobility, drawing a clear line from her. They were
from different worlds. But Zoey had a delicate hope in her heart because of the beautiful moments they
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmhad shared. Fitch had read poetry to her with gentle warmth, watched movies with her, gardened with
her side by side, and even adopted a scrappy little mutt together— It was a mutt, gray puppy. Incredibly
cute. Zoey had thought of many names, but in the end, Fitch settled on Ozzy. “Why Ozzy?” She
puzzledly asked him, and Fitch chuckled softly, pinching her cheek lightly. “Don’t you think Ozzy
sounds a lot like Zoey? You suffer from insomnia; and when Ozzy grows up, he can keep you company
by your bed.” Those words made Zoey fall even harder for him. She was someone quick to give her
heart away, and now she felt like a lowly thief, hiding herself in the corner, desperately hoping that after
the surgery, Fitch would still remember her. She should’ve left, but she didn’t. Instead, she stubbornly
stood in the farthest corner of the hallway, avoiding meeting with the Haskins family. Fitch was listening
to the doctor’s pre-operation instructions when he glanced up and noticed Zoey in the corner. She
seemed so isolated by the crowd, looking so forlorn and alone. “Zoey,” he called out, beckoning her
with a wave. “Come here.”