An hour later, at the hospital, Billy stood outside the emergency room, his fingers clutching a cigarette and his gaze full of good humor. Jennifer came over not too much later, but was flustered compared to his calm. âHow could she get in an accident,â she murmured to herself, her gaze finally falling on Billy.
His expression revealed his helplessness. âMom, donât look at me like that, if it were really me, do you think I could still stand here?â he asked.
But she didnât believe him. Standing before him, with eyes full of disappointment, she said, âIf I find out this has something to do with you, Billy, donât blame me when I get harsh.â
He smiled coldly. âYouâve always been harsh. So you admit you think itâs my fault Kathy got in the car accident, is that it?â With that, he tossed away the cigarette.
In that cold, empty hallway, Jennifer kept her back straight, her gaze never leaving the blinking red light. The next morning, when Kathy was finally wheeled out of the emergency room, she rushed to the doctor to ask, âHow... How is my daughter?â
âThe patient suffered a traumatic head injury, we just performed surgery, but sheâs not out of danger yet,â the doctor replied gravely. Kathyâs situation was not optimistic. Hearing this, Jennifer could barely stand. Tears slipped down her face.
At that moment, at Joseph Bay, the guard had already been there quite a while. When Joseph exited, he hurried over. âSir, Miss Kathy was in a car accident.â
Hearing this, Josephâs face froze. Grabbing the guard by the shirt, he demanded, âHow could that possibly happen!â
âI... the culpritâs already been apprehended, it was an accident.â
Joseph smiled coldly, obviously unbelieving. The guard didnât dare speakâJosephâs expression was frightening.
Thirty minutes later, Joseph personally drove himself to the hospital. Kathy was in the critical care unit, her mother standing over her. Seeing Joseph, Jennifer sniffed hard, unable to keep from crying.
âMaâam, let me take over,â said Joseph, his tone commanding.
She looked at him, before saying finally, âSheâs my daughter, Iâll take care of her.â
âThereâs no need. Sheâs with me.â
She glared. âDonât forget, youâre already divorced!â
âSo what?â he asked icily. That said, he turned to look at Kathyâs chart, then at her pale face. By that point, she should have wokenâand she was meant for a checkup.
A nurse and doctor came over, and Jennifer followed anxiously as they wheeled Kathy to an examination room. Joseph donned his white lab coat, and the nurse blocked Jenniferâs way. âIâm sorry, family members must wait outside.â
So there Jennifer had to linger for three hours. When she went to inquire after Kathyâs status, she discovered she had already been transferred to another hospital.
Just then, at City N Hospital, Kathy woke in a section newly constructed via investment by the Joseph Group. It was extremely private, and the staff was the best in the country. She had no strength whatsoever, and her head ached terribly. It hurt so bad. She was so dizzy. Opening her eyes, her vision clearing, she found a man mere inches away.
How could he be here? Where... was she? Joseph, standing by her bedside, saw her wake, and gripped her hand tightlyâso tightly she gasped.
âI...â She remembered then. Sheâd been in an accident? Sheâd just gotten into a taxi, and when making a turn, a crazy driver had rammed them from behind. After that, she recalled nothing. So this was a hospital? But it was so fancy... it seemed more like a hotel.
âDoes your head hurt badly?â asked Joseph, bending at the waist, his gaze full of concern. Very carefully, he rubbed her temples. Gradually Kathy felt much better.
Looking at him she asked, âHave you been with me the whole time?â How long had she slept? Dawn had already broken.
âYes, youâve been out of it for a day and a night,â he told her.
She stared. âI want to see my chart.â He handed it to her. All the tests heâd run himself. She would always have him by her side.
âAfter being taken to the hospital they performed surgery. Youâre still recovering, dizziness and nausea are normal,â he informed her.
She thought of something important. âI havenât asked for time off!â If she was in the hospital, Professor Watson would have no students with him.
Joseph knew what she wanted to ask. âIâve already spoken with Benedict. You can continue class after youâre released from hospital.â
âThatâs good then.â
He asked, âDo you remember any details about the accident?â
She furrowed her brow, and relayed the details, emphasizing at the end, âLeaving the hospital, Billy wanted to come get me, but I refused.â
He replied, âThe car that hit you wasnât Billyâs, he took you to the hospital.â
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Kathy was surprised. âIt was him?â
âYes.â Josephâs expression was unreadable. âRest for now, Iâll go handle some things, and return to keep you company later.â
She said, âYou donât need to, Iâm fine on my own.â She didnât want to trouble him...
âKathy, whether or not you agree, Iâll stay with you,â he said firmly.
After he left, she found her phone, which had long since died. She plugged it in, and immediately received a call from Zofia. âKathy, have you been kidnapped by aliens?â Last night Kathy had not returned to the dorm, and sheâd been worried sick. Sheâd enlisted Bertieâs help in searching, but theyâd found no trace of her. Now, speaking to Kathy, she was both excited and anxious.
Lowly Kathy said, âI... I got in a car accident. I might have to stay in the hospital a while.â
âWhat? How? How could you get in an accident...â
âIt was probably unintentional. Iâm okay now, I got surgery.â
âSurgery? Thatâs huge! Where are you, Iâll come at once.â Kathy furrowed her brow and looked around. She had no idea what hospital this was. If not for the needle in her arm, sheâd think it a resort. âKathy?â asked Zofia in the ensuing silence, beginning to worry again.
âLet me see.â She turned on her GPS, and sent the location to Zofia. âZofia, Iâm really fine, donât come.â
But Zofia asked, âWhat hospital is this? Iâve never heard of it.â Kathy looked, and saw sheâd never heard of it either. âIâm coming now, wait for me.â