Chapter 292
Natalie felt her heart seize up, pain squeezing her chest so tightly it was hard to breathe. Alexander’s words hit her like a punch, sharp and unforgiving.
“She acts like she doesn’t care when she’s with me. But behind my back, she’s capable of something this cruel p>
Natalie tried to speak, but the words got stuck in her throat. Nothing she said would matter now.
Alexander didn’t look away from her. “Ms. Bell, let everyone know. Natalie Watson is not allowed to receive treatment at Ramirez Hospital.” ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ.net
Before Ms. Bell could reply, Bruce jumped in.
“Natalie’s badly hurt. Forcing her out could make things so much worse. Are you really going to do this p>
For a second, something flickered in Alexander’s eyes, but the coldness returned just as quickly. He glanced at Natalie. She looked even paler than before, sweat gathering on her forehead, her left leg strapped awkwardly to the wheelchair.
“Her injuries have nothing to do with me.” His voice was as cold as ice. He turned to Ms. Bell. “Handle her transfer right now. She’s not to take another step inside Ramirez Hospital p>
“Alexander Bruce started, but Alexander cut him off with a harsh glare.
“Bruce, that’s enough. This is a Ramirez family matter p>
Bruce looked like he wanted to fight back, but Natalie tugged at his sleeve, shaking her head.
Her voice was barely a whisper, tired and strained. “It’s okay. Let’s just go p>
She never expected Bruce, Alexander’s closest friend, to defend her like this. The man who once promised to protect her was now the one hurting her the most.
“Yeah, leave already. Just looking at you pisses me off.” Savannah’s voice dripped with hate. “Camila’s still suffering because of you. Don’t stick around and make things. worse p>
Natalie didn’t react, just kept her eyes on Bruce, silently begging him to take her away.
Bruce let out a heavy sigh, nodded, and started to wheel her out.
“As my brother and Camila’s
childhood friend, Bruce, you shouldn’t get involved with her.” Alexander’s voice was flat and final. “She caused this herself. She can deal with it herself, If she wants to leave, let her do it on her own p>
Natalie tensed, her fingers clenching the armrests until her knuckles turned white. Her chest felt like it was splitting open. Every breath hurt.
Bruce stopped in his tracks, anger clear on his face as he turned back to Alexander. “Do you really have to go this far? She can’t even stand. How is she supposed to leave on her Own p>
Alexander’s eyes stayed cold, his face unmoved. “That’s her business. It has nothing to do with either of us p>
Bruce stared at him, shocked. He’d never seen Alexander act this heartless, not even a trace of sympathy for Natalie.
Natalie didn’t want to make things harder for Bruce. He had done enough. “Mr. Ward, it’s alright. Don’t let me come between you and your friends p>
Bruce looked like he was about to argue, but then footsteps echoed down the hall, quick and urgent.
“Natalie!” Samuel Thompson’s steady voice rang out as he hurried toward them.