Novel Palace
3
hapter 3 Visiting Philip in the Hospital Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.
ne balding man was already pissed from having hit his head. Thinking he could take the suited men on ith whatever moves he had, he roared, “You assholes are asking for it
e and his lackeys got out of the car, wanting to teach the men a lesson. However, they were beaten up ; soon as they made their move. Evidently, the suited men were stronger than them.
irrah watched as the balding man and his lackeys ended up on the ground, clutching their stomachs id howling in pain. They also begged for mercy. “Have mercy, sirs! I was wrong! Stop hitting me, please!”
irrah was scared as she saw all this from inside the van. She sat there stiffly, wondering where these ited men had come from. Was she getting out of the frying pan and into the fire?
lease come down, Mrs. Locke.” One of the suited men took off his sunglasses and nodded respectfully
her.
ily then did she return to her senses. She suspected she’d heard him wrong, though. He continued ilmly. “We’re here on Mr. Locke’s orders. Allow me to apologize for being late and making you feel
ared.”
irrah got out of the van, feeling apprehensive. She was doubtful until she saw the cars parked nearby. he was the one Adrian had left city hall in. Was it really him?
he heard pained groans and turned to look at the balding man, who had fallen at her feet.
est assured that we’ll hand these people over to the police, Mrs. Locke,” the suited man said spectfully. He pointed at Adrian’s car, “Mr. Locke is waiting for you in that car.”
hank you.” Despite her anxiety, Farrah didn’t forget her manners. She approached the Lamborghini and opped beside the open door. Through it, she saw Adrian’s flawless side profile. He’d come in the nick of
nie.
/ho are you?” she asked with a frown. She wasn’t sure who he really was but felt like he was capable of
iything.
irian appraised her. ‘I’m your husband. Now, get in the car and come visit Grandpa with me.”
didn’t move. Instead, she stood where she was and said, “Could you help me with one more thing? ease, save my mother.”
ar eyes
were filled with tears of concern, but they didn’t win Adrian’s pity.
ome to the hospital with me to visit Grandpa first.” He checked his watch. He didn’t have time to waste Philip had just called to urge him.
irrah knew she didn’t have the right to negotiate with him. There wasn’t any hint of anger in his gaze, but e way he looked at her made her feel cold. She had no choice but to get in and obediently sit beside
le shut the door, and the car started moving. Adrian didn’t say anything on the way to the hospital; irrah didn’t dare say anything. The atmosphere was heavy and tense.
irrah was worried about Jodie–Steven was physically abusive. When they were almost at the hospital, drian said, “I can save your mother as long as you keep my grandfather happy.”
be turned to look at his handsome face. She knew he had to have done a background check on her.
ow else could he have managed to appear just when she needed help? He had the level–headedness of mature man but was also hard to read.
Hapjeva visiting Piúp in the Hospital
Farrah said sincerely, “Thank you, Mr. Locke,”
He frowned, looking slightly displeased. She hurriedly said, “Thank you, Adrian.”
Ten minutes later, they arrived at Philip’s ward.
“Grandpa.”
When Philip, who’d only caught a little cold, saw Adrian and Farrah show up with their arms linked, he broke into a wide grin. “You two are finally together as I wished! This is great! Now, show me your marriage certificate.”
“Don’t you believe me, Grandpa? Adrian looked gentle and easygoing, like he was a completely different person. He held out the marriage certificate.
Farrah had brought hers, too. She showed it to Philip.
He took the marriage certificates and looked at them together. Compared to Philip’s joy, Adrian was calm. If he couldn’t marry Sierra Madden, marrying anyone else was the same for him.
Philip returned the marriage certificates to them before holding their hands. Then, he placed Farrah’s hand in Adrian’s. Adrian instinctively wanted to pull away but controlled himself, forcing himself to hold Farrah’s hand.
Farrah felt a little nervous. She’d never been in such close contact with someone of the opposite gender before, so she was a little uneasy. She looked at Adrian shyly.
He was handsome, and he carried himself with poise. There was something cold and aloof about him–he never looked at her, always leaving her with a view of his side profile.
The warmth of their palms mingled. Philip held their hands tight and said seriously, “You two are a family, now that you’re married. Remember to always support each other, okay?”