Just when Hannah was about to reject him, a cold and domineering voice rang out. “Who says she is alone? I was just away for a moment and someone is already picking her up. It appears that my woman is very popular indeed.”
Hannah and Xavier turned around at the same time and saw that it was Fabia who spoke.
Hannah felt a sense of dread as she watched Fabian approach them step by step. My fears have really come true—Fabian really is at the hospital. Xavier oh Xavier, I asked you to leave but you refused. You may get away unscathed but what about me? I’ll likely be misunderstood by Fabian again.
“There’s no need for you to extoll how charming Ms. Young is. However, did you just claim that she is yours? Why do I hear that she is still single? Can it be that you’re just boasting about your unrequited love?” Xavier ridiculed Fabian.
Hannah was worried by the incendiary atmosphere caused by the two. Would they get into a fight? What am I going to do if they did?
Snorting, Fabian replied casually, “Why don’t you ask her to find out?”
Just as he spoke, Fabian looked in Hannah’s direction and so did Xavier.
Faced with both their gazes, Hannah felt awkward as she was put on the spot. Under Fabian’s intensifying stare, she nodded promptly.
When Fabian saw her admission, his smile widened further in triumph. He then gloated at Xavier in a provoking manner.
Xavier shrugged his shoulders and replied with a smile, “Well, who knows whether you are coercing her with your powerful influence as president. After all, you are well known for such tricks.”
Fabian wasn’t provoked. Instead, he stepped forward and asserted, “Whether she is being coerced or not, it is not up to you to say. All that matters is that she and I know it. As to what tricks I use, they are none of your concern. You on the other hand are known to be an empty vessel. Are you in the hospital because you’re feeling under the weather?”
“Hah, I am fine. There’s no need for you to be so concerned. I may be an empty vessel but it’s certainly better than being the heartless person that you are.”
Sensing the situation escalating, Hannah interjected, “Fabian, I still need to visit Winson. So, let’s not waste any more time.”
At the same time, she smiled at Xavier. “Mr. Jackson, we won’t hold you back any longer. I’ll see you again.”
Just as she spoke, Hannah dragged Fabian away forcefully. Cognizant that Hannah was worried about Winson, he didn’t resist and followed behind her.
After walking some distance, Hannah hung her head like a guilty child. She meekly explained, “I really didn’t expect to see him here. I just…”
Before she could finish, Fabian put his finger on her lip and uttered softly, “There’s no need to explain. I believe you.”
Hannah was surprised by his reaction which was out of the ordinary. This isn’t his usual style.
Hannah nodded slightly while looking at him in disbelief. “Aren’t you angry?”
“What’s there to be angry about? It wasn’t like you were looking for him. It was that shameless prick who came uninvited. You did well just now. Rejecting him outright is the correct way to deal with someone like him. If you had hesitated instead, I might then choose to punish you. But now, there’s no need to do so,” Fabian replied in earnest.
Hannah was relieved to hear his words. Luckily I rejected Xavier just now. But Fabian, you’re being too strict with me as there is nothing going on between Xavier and I. If I didn’t stop you in time just now, you would have gotten into a huge argument that could have escalated into a fight.
“Alright now, let’s go quickly,” Fabian suggested when he saw Hannah spacing out.
Both of them arrived at Winson’s ward shortly. At that moment, there wasn’t anyone else in there other than Winson lying in bed weakly.
