Chapter 206: A Wilted Bouquet of Chrysanthemums
Gemma received the news the next moming during work hours
Since she had to attend the Raven family banquet after her shift, she had brought a new outfit with her.
But then she ran into Brian and heard the shocking update
Last night’s incident had been awkward, so Brian tried to lighten the mood by focusing on the gossip.
She listened with great interest.
“Are you saying he’s been transferred to the proctology department?”
Brian ally gemle and composed, now wore a complicated expression.
“The proctology staff are about to lose their minds.”
Gems set her things down and thought for a moment. Well, I was his attending physician once. I can’t just ignore him.”
“Gemma Brian looked puzzled and quickly stopped her as she headed for the door.
“Don’t act impulsively. He’s already been treated and is hospitalized. He won’t bother you anytime soon. If anyone’s going to deal with him, it’ll be me. Don’t dirty your hands.”
Gemma smiled. “Brian, not everything has to involve violence. Patients need care too
Brius
Taking advantage of the time before her shift started. Gemma walked to the hospital’s flower shop.
The shop mainly sold flowers for visiting patients, but she wasn’t here for those
“Sir, I’d like that bouquet. Can you wrap it up nicely for me?”
The shopkeeper gave her a strange look
After a long pause, he finally walked over and began arranging the flowers
The proctology ward was filled with groans and cries.
But Pamela’s subs were subdued.
As a wealthy woman, she had secured a private room for William
But she didn’t dare cry in front of her son, so she sulled her grief in the bathroom.
As Gemma passed by, she glanced at her.
No sympathy–just a sense that Pamela had brought this on herself.
Of course, Pamela was too absorbed in her own emotions to notice.
Gemma shook the bouquet in her hand and walked to the room, knocking on the door. There was no response
She pushed the door open.
The room recked of something nauseating.
William lay in bed, wrapped tightly in a white blanket like a giant rice dumpling
His head wasn’t even visible.
William Raven?”
Gemma’s voice was distinctive
Almost as soon as she spoke, the “dumpling” twitched
A slight smile tugged at her lips…
It seemed yesterday’s incident had left a lasting impression.
“Your ‘good friend‘ has been detained, so don’t worry.”
“Though it’s hard to convict men in such cases, he’ll be held for a few days at least.”
“Given your deep bond, you’ll probably forgive him once he’s out, right?”
The “dumpling” seemed in tremble.
As if on the verge of exploding.
She pressed on.
“That way, you can be discharged and rekindle y
e your romance”
“But be easy on yourself. Overdoing it might lead to… leak frees in old age.”
“Shut up!”
Chapter 200: A Wilted Bouquet of Chrysanthemums
The “dumpling” suddenly sat up.
But the severe pain from his injuries left him pole and sweating.
Gemma, however, beamed
“Oh dear, why so angry? I came all this way to visit y
you Look, leven brought flowers.”
William’s blanket slipped down
Heclared at her, furious.
“Kelestine!
When he saw the bouquet in her hand, his fragile demeanor tumed explosive.
It was a bunch of dark pink chrysanthemums!
Dyed, no less!
And unevenly at that
Some of the flowers were already wilted!
This instantly triggered a traumatic memory, flooding his mind.
He grabbed a pillow and hurled in at Gemina.
Not that he didn’t want to attack her directly-
His thighs were too sore from yesterday’s ordeal to even get out of bed.
Gemma easily caught the pillow.
But she immediately regretted it
The smell was unforgettable,
She tossed it back in disgust.
“Fine, if you don’t like it. I won’t force you. But we’re practically girlfriends now. I thought we could be friends, but I guess you’re not interested.” William’s chest heaved.
His bloodshot eyes looked ready to burst.
“Get out! Get out!”
Gemma sighed.
“A guest is a guest, Weren’t you admitted to Integrated Medicine Depart, just to spend time with me? I’m not used to you switching departments so suddenly.”
Willlim grabbed a teacup and hurled it at 7
Gemma dodged effortlessly.
“So playful! But you didn’t put much force into it, so I’ll let it slide.”
William’s face turned red with rage.
He had thrown it with all his strength!
Ald
He was going to explode!
He wanted to kill someonet
“These flowers can calm your nerves. Perfect for you.”
“Take care of yourself, patient. If you need help, feel free to call me.
She picked up an umbroken cup, placed the chrysanthemums in it, and set it on the shelf by the door.
“Alright, Iknow you’re thrilled, but I’ve got work to do, See you around.”
She waved and left.
Even from a distance, she could hear William’s hystencally screams.
Back in Integrated Medicine Depart, her reputation was strong, but the department was new and hadn’t been promoted much. Few patients came, so alse had time to relax.
Thinking about William’s case, the suddenly noticed a blind spot
The man who had assaulted William had been severely punished by Derick and reportedly imprisoned
How had he managed to infiltrate the hospital and attack William again!
Chapter 206: A Wilted B
| Bouquet of Chrysanthemums
She took out her phone and opened Cassius’s WeChat, sending a grumpy man emoji.
Cassius [I did it
Gemmx I didn’t even ask what you did]
Cassin: [They shouldn’t have plotted against you]
Reading his message, Gemma felt an indescribable emotion rise in her chest.
Soft, chy
Something she couldn’t grasp or scratch
Her fingers felt warm.
Even her phone seemed to heat up.
When Cassius didn’t get a reply, he sent another message.
[I’ll pick you up this aftertioon)
Genuma supped out of her daze.
She realized she had been staring at her
r phone for a long time.
Quickly, she sent back an “OK” emoji.
Cassius didn’t respond further.
Purting her phone down, she felt a hollow ache in her chest.
She picked it up agam and checked
Sull no reply.
