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Elijah shushed her and told her to come outside. “I need to tell you something. Miss Singed, but only
you. Keep this a secret from your parents.”
“What is it?” Ruka felt her heart sink for some reason. “Mr. Husson was ambushed last night. A bullet
hit him, and he’s in the hospital now,” Elijah said.
Ruka felt herself wobble. She covered her mouth, and tears welled up in her eyes. With a trembling
voice, she asked, “Is he in danger?”
He quickly assured her, “Don’t worry. He’s not in any danger, but the loss of blood did weaken him a
little. He needs someone to tend to him, and I think you’re perfect for the job.”
“Okay. I’ll pack up right away.” She went back into the house. Elijah heaved a sigh of relief. I hope Mr.
Husson won’t yell at me when he sees her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRuka held her tears back and told her mother. “Mom. Ren wants me to stay over for a few days. I’m
packing up.”
Claire looked at her daughter and smiled. Ah, kids and their relationship. She felt happy that her
daughter found someone who loved her so much.
Nothing was more important than her daughter’s happiness. Whether she stayed with them or not was
fine. Ten minutes later, Ruka came back down with her luggage in tow. “Bye, Mom.”
She almost broke out into a run. Elijah put her luggage in the backseat, and Ruka took the passenger
seat. Elijah drove straight to the hospital.
He told her what happened while they were on their way there. She felt her heart thumping furiously as
he recounted the tale. Tears were welling up in her eyes again, but she held it back. On closer
inspection, her hands were trembling slightly too.
Her panic was indescribable, though her reaction portrayed it well. Even though Elijah assured her that
Ren was fine, she couldn’t calm down until she saw him herself. She wished time would go faster so
she could see him sooner.
When they arrived at the hospital, Ruka went ahead of Elijah. She was running, while Elijah was
chasing her with the luggage in tow. Oh god, I’m wheezing.
“Slow down, Miss Singed. It’s alright.” He was wheezing like an old man as he told her to slow down.
Ruka turned around and realized that he was already wheezing. Oh, he’s hurt too. She took the
luggage from him apologetically. “Sorry, Elijah. I was really nervous. I forgot you’re hurt too.”
“It’s fine, but you should calm down as well. Mr. Husson won’t disappear,” he cracked a joke. They
eventually came to the ward. Silas shushed them. “He’s asleep. Tread lightly.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen Ruka went inside and saw Ren, she finally cried. He was sleeping, and he looked as pale as a
ghost from losing too much blood. She had never seen him looking so fragile before. Ruka covered her
mouth, and tears streamed down her cheeks.
Elijah quickly handed her a tissue. His heart went out to her. I see why Mr. Husson told me to keep it a
secret. She had tears in her eyes the moment she knew the news. She must be heartbroken.
Ruka sat down on the edge of the bed, and Elijah left the room, leaving her alone with Ren. She held
her sobs in and clasped his hand, which felt cool to the touch. This hand used to be so warm, but not
now. However, she would hold it and give it warmth.
She leaned over and kissed his palm. Ruka felt a little more at ease seeing him asleep and fine.
How did this happen? No wonder he’s escorted by so many people every time he’s out and about.
Danger lurks around every corner, and his enemies will stop at nothing to take him down.
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