Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 51
When I opened my eyes, I was already in Hogan's arms, carried sideways.
Our eyes met, and his voice trembled, “Don’t be scared, the paramedics will be
here any second.”
The exhaustion was evident in his eyes, and his brows were furrowed together in
a rare display
of panic.
Was this just my imagination?
I steadied myself, closed my eyes and then reopened them, pushed against his
tense arms, and said in a deep voice, “I'm okay, put me down first.”
Hogan didn’t budge, and he looked up at Zachary who was rushing over, “Where
are the paramedics?”
His tone was questioning, and the tremor in his voice was unmistakable.
We were so close, I could see the veins on his forehead throbbing.
He was clearly out of sorts.
“They're on their way, almost here.” Zachary sald, looking clueless. He turned to
me, trying to reassure, “Don’t worry, Mrs. Zade. The medical station is close by,
you'll be fine.”
I corrected him, “You got the wrong person.”
As soon as I said that, I saw Cecilia coming from behind Zachary.
Panting, she ran up and stared at Hogan, “Hogan, why are you holding Xaviera
like that?”
There was a mix of grievance and probing in her volce.
Pressed by Cecilia's question, Hogan seemed to realize something was off and
said with furrowed brows, “She's Injured.”
His tone was icy.
Cecilia paused, lowering her voice, “I didn’t mean it like that. I meant that you
shouldn't pick someone up right away after they've fallen.”
Hogan was clearly taken aback for a moment, and glanced at Zachary, “What,
are the paramedics turtles or something?”
Zachary was a bit flustered, his eyes betraying a feeling of being wrongfully
accused.
I took a deep breath and said, “Mr. Zade, Director Irwin is right, you should put
me down first.”
The last thing I needed was for him to accidentally cause a bone dislocation or
something.
“Don’t move,” Hogan instructed, “get in the car first.”
Chapter 51
He insisted on carrying me into the ambulance at the tourist site.
Cecilia followed closely. “The bike ride is still going on. It's not right for you to just
leave, Hogan. I'll follow and take care of Xaviera.”
She had a point, it was not cool for the boss to ditch during a team-building
event.
Then Wallis caught up with us, and I gave her a look, “It's fine as long as
President Lott's here. No need to trouble you guys, Mr. Zade and Director Irwin.”
Hogan frowned, glanced at Cecilia, and silently got out of the ambulance.
Inside the medical station, the doctor checked me over, and accidentally touched
my wristband. his eyes flickering with an indistinct meaning.
*Sprained left wrist, nothing serious,” he said while writing the medical report,
“but the patient is too thin.”
I'm five foot six and weigh less than 100 pounds.
Wallis shot me a look, “Did you hear that? Eat on time and cut back on overtime.”
The doctor gave me a sympathetic glance and added, “Health issues aren't
always about diet; they could be due to too much stress. Mental health needs
attention too.”
Before the doctor could finish, the door burst open, and Hogan and Cecilia
appeared at the doorway.
Hogan's gaze at me was full of meaning.
I felt a tightness in my chest and instinctively curled my hand, unfortunately
pulling on the tendon..
It hurt a bit.
“Is it serious?” he asked the doctor nervously.
“A sprain. Cold compress and rest, no strenuous exercise,” the doctor advised.
“Cecilia suddenly interjected. “After all, it's an injury. Does she need to be
hospitalized overnight?”
Her tone was caring, and it was hard to fault her.
The doctor pondered for a moment and said, “It's best to observe overnight.”
At that, Cecilia clearly breathed a sigh of relief.
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Hogan nodded slightly, his voice subdued, “Rest well.”
After they left, Wallis took a frustrated sip of water, “Cecilia's obviously guarding
against you.”
I shrugged, “Now it’s nice and quiet.”
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