He didn't reply to her, likely too dismissive to bother. As soon as their car rolled into the hospital parking lot and cto a stop, another car pulled up opposite them. Casper could see Zach sitting inside the car through the clear windows, and their eyes locked.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCasper's gaze sharpened with caution. "Stay in the car; don't get out," he threw the words over his shoulder to Eliza before stepping out.
As Casper approached Zach's car, Zach was already getting out. Casper's fist connected with Zach's face before he could even shut his car door. Zach staggered back a few steps, then hit the ground. Wiping the blood from his lip, Zach smirked provocatively at Casper. "Do you know why I came? Jeffrey had your dad callover." "Trying to snatch the inheritance? Grandpa isn't dead yet." Casper lifted his leg and kicked Zach in the head. "You think you're worthy of an inheritance?" Zach, holding his head, didn't fight back and kept smiling. "It's up to him to decide whether I'm worthy or not, Casper. Our war has just begun." Casper kicked him again, sending him sprawling on the ground. Pointing menacingly at Zach, Casper snarled, "Who do you think you are? A bastard with no right or honor gets to compete with me?" "I'm not just after the Welton family's inheritance. I'm also going to take your woman, Casper. The Welton family will be mine, and so will Eliza. Don't believe me? Just wait and see." Zach laughed maniacally, blood staining his lips. His features twisted with malice. Eliza, still in the car, couldn't hear their exchange but could clearly see Casper's fury. His fists rained down on Zach like a storm. Zach didn't resist, letting Casper pummel him until members of the Welton family pulled them apart.
Tristan brought Casper and Zach inside. Eliza, getting out of the car, was preparing to head to the ward when she heard her name.
"Eliza." She turned to see Aaron. "Aaron." "Here to see Jeffrey?" He closed his car door and walked over.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEliza nodded slightly. "Yeah." He glanced at her hand and frowned. "What happened to your hand? Is it hurt?" "Just a minor burn," she said, not wanting to elaborate.
"Have you treated it?" "Not yet." Without missing a beat, Aaron said, "Then cwith me, and I'll help you get it taken care of." Eliza didn't refuse. Although the burn wasn't severe, it was painful, and she didn't want it to get infected. Her hands were essential for playing the harp and for work. Aaron led her to the burn clinic and personally treated her blisters. His eyes were focused as he quickly and accurately pricked the blister on her hand, squeezed out the fluid, and disinfected it.
His movements were methodical and efficient. Eliza had known him for four years. They were at the suniversity but attended different faculties. Aaron was often the subject of conversation among the of girls because of his striking appearance. They really got to know each other through Casper. The Martin family and the Welton family were old friends. Aaron and Casper grew up together, and despite their different personalities, they becgood friends. Aaron could have gone hto inherit his family's medical group, but because of something Casper said, he becJeffrey's personal doctor.
"Aaron, I wanted to ask you om something...". The content is on novelenglish.net! "What's on your mind?"
Eliza hesitated for a moment. "Grandpa's health.