NovelBookLuckily, Quentin was strong as an ox. With his help, Craig got medical attention in no time. After a shot to bring down his fever, the
doctors said he could be moved to a regular room for observation.
Aurora couldn't relax, knowing Craig was alone in the hospital. She slipped out to call her mom, asking her to look after her son a
little longer.
Back in the hospital room, just then—Craig woke up!
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtQuentin glanced over at him, his tone more businesslike than caring. “Wantto call the doctor for you?”
Craig slowly turned his head, his lips cracked from the fever.
“Where's Aurora...”
“She stepped out to make a call,” Quentin replied, handing him a cup of water from the bedside table. “Want swater?”
“I'm fine,” Craig muttered, stubborn as always. Even though he’d just woken up, he insisted on sitting up by himself.
Quentin didn’t bother helping. He stood silently for a few seconds, then suddenly asked, “You're Aurora's ex-husband, aren't you?”
“l am,” Craig answered, already guessing who this guy was.
“She didn’te to the stutoday because you got sick, right?”
“And who are you to ask?”
Craig couldn't be civil—not to a man who clearly had eyes for Aurora. She was the only thing he had left. How could he be calm
with Quentin sniffing around?
Quentin considered him for a second. “Well... right now, we're just colleagues.”
“And after that?” Craig pressed.
Quentin grinned. “Who knows what'll happen down the line? Aurora's smart, talented, and eous—of course she attracts
attention. I'm just one of many, and honestly, it's up to her whether | ever get a chance.”
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