Take Me Away

The car went all the way to the downtown area. The atmosphere inside was very depressing. Silence hung heavy in the air.

For a moment, Fiona found it hard to accept the fact that her work had really been destroyed. She just sat there, still, hugging herself. She was traumatized.

Spencer was really insane! She couldn't imagine what he would do if they actually went ahead and got married. He had an awful temper. She was in big trouble now! What should she do now? Call off the engagement and save herself from a life of misery?

Spencer was driving fast, and he couldn't help biting his lips in remorse. He glanced at Fiona from time to time through the rear-view mirror. When he saw the despondent look on her face, he felt ashamed of himself. Why was he reduced to forcing a little girl? It was the first time he had done something so despicable.

However,

on second thought, he thought Fiona deserved this. He hated her in the first place. So he should be happy to see her upset. This was exactly what he wanted, wasn't it?

Fiona didn't know where they were now. Suddenly a bird cried out from a tree outside. She subconsciously turned her head to look out of the window.

Seeing her movements, Spencer breathed an unexpected sigh of relief. Her eyes were so pure and innocent that it made him feel like an asshole for hurting her. They arrived at the hospital late afternoon.

Wayne had been transferred to the general ward. He looked energetic now. As soon as Spencer and Fiona entered his room, he was overjoyed.

"Grandpa!" Spencer went to his bedside.

"Grandpa." Fiona followed him and stood on the other side of the bed.

"You're finally here! My poor Fiona." Grandpa turned to look at her and asked concernedly, "How is it going? How are you? Tell me, did Spencer bully you? If he did, I'll help you teach him a lesson." Determined to spill the beans, Fiona plucked up the courage and opened her mouth. Her palms were full of cold sweat. "Grandpa, I...I want..."

When he heard the words "I want", Spencer's eyes dimmed. He had already guessed what she would say next. His heart trembled.

'Fiona wants to call off the engagement! She really wants to go back on her promise of marriage! And she couldn't wait to tell Grandpa as soon as she entered the room!' Spencer was a little anxious.

"Fiona, what's wrong?" Old as he was, Wayne was very sharp. Looking at Fiona's hesitation, he knew that she wanted to something to tell him. "Don't be afraid. Just tell me!!"

"Dad!"

The sudden sound outside the door broke the silence. Spencer's father arrived!

Ethan strode into the ward in a sprightly manner with a folder in his hand.

He smiled when he saw Spencer and Fiona standing there. "Looks like I'm here just in time."

"Hi, Uncle Ethan," Fiona greeted and swallowed her words.

"Dad!" Spencer also greeted his father but kept a close watch on Fiona the whole time.

"What is that in your hand?" Wayne asked.

"This is for Fiona," Ethan said with a smile. He handed the folder to her.

Fiona took it doubtfully. Ethan said, "Go on, open it and have a look."

Under everyone's curious gaze, Fiona opened the folder and saw a lot of paper materials inside. The last item was...

"An offer?!" Fiona's eyes lit up. She quickly drew out D University's offer Letter, and exclaimed, "Grandpa, I'm going to D University!"

"Great!" Wayne let out a hearty laugh. "Fiona, you're awesome!"

Seeing the joy on Fiona's face, Spencer couldn't help but smile. He was about to congratulate her when suddenly the light in her eyes dimmed. She turned her head and hid her expression from him. He cursed inwardly.

"Thank you so much, Uncle Ethan!" Holding up the letter, Fiona almost jumped for joy.

"My pleasure," Ethan said. "The principal of your university is my friend. I happened to have some work with him, so I brought back your offer and materials."

"You're so kind to me, Uncle Ethan." Fiona was touched by his gesture but felt a little guilty inside. Everyone in this family was so nice to her except for Spencer. How could she tell them she wanted to call off the engagement.

"I have some work to finish, so I'm leaving now," Ethan said. "Dad, have a good rest. I'll visit you again when I'm free."

"Okay, go ahead." Wayne waved his hand. "You can leave now since my grandson and granddaughter-in-law are here!"

Ethan smiled tenderly at his old man and left. Turning to look at the files, Wayne said, "Fiona, you have got a very high score in the college entrance examination. It says here that you are the second best in the city!"

'The second in the entire city?' Spencer touched his nose. 'How can this girl be so intelligent?'

"As long as we work hard, anyone can get good results," Fiona replied with a modest smile.

"Look at this certificate and all these awards," Wayne tossed the materials in front of him. "Spencer, see? Fiona is such a good girl. You won't find another girl better than her. You should treat her well." Spencer didn't say anything, but he picked up the files from the desk and started to read them page by page. There were certificates for piano playing, painting, composition writing, etc.

An idea popped into his mind suddenly. If she was such an all-rounder, was it possible that she had a long line of young suitors chasing after her?

Wayne's voice suddenly interrupted his musings. "Good girl, what were you saying just now?"

"I..." The corners of her mouth twitched. "I was about to tell you that I was hungry and I was worried that you would laugh at me."

After hearing her words, Spencer suddenly felt a wave of relief wash over him. He wanted to go to her and envelop her in a big hug.

"Oh my, what time is it? You haven't had dinner yet?" Wayne was so upset that he smacked his grandson gently on the back and asked, "What's the matter with you? Why didn't you bring Fiona to dinner before coming here? Take her to dinner now!"

"Yes, sir! Right away!" Raising his head high, Spencer saluted him.

"Fiona," said Wayne, holding Fiona's hand. "Go have dinner with Spencer. I should rest too."

"Have a good rest, Grandpa. How about I bring you lunch tomorrow?" she offered sweetly.

"Well, that's a very good idea."

Wayne nodded and winked at his grandson. The latter shrugged and walked over to Fiona. "Let's go," he said flatly.

"Okay," Fiona replied before following him out.

"So what do you want to eat?" He walked side by side with Fiona in the corridor of the hospital waiting for her answer. "Nothing. I'm not hungry!" Fiona snapped.

"Fine. Let me drive you home then," Spencer said, without any expression or emotion.

"I can go back by myself!" With that, she quickened her pace and walked away. She didn't want to be around him a moment longer.

Spencer silently followed her out of the hospital. He kept looking at her for a long time while she waited to get on the bus.

Just then his phone rang.

He stared at the bus and answered the phone, "Hello?"

"Have you returned?" A man's voice came from the other side of the phone.

"Terence, now you have time to call me?" When the bus turned the corner, he then looked away.

"I'm free, but it's you who never has the time. Come to my office now. I need your help," Terence said.

"Incompetent man!" Spencer snorted. "I'll be right there."