il

pon hearing the news of Sarah's hospitalization, especi

in the racing community; he presently holds the position

Highland Hills for business purposes. He's also collaborated

[u]ck about Mr. Benner's affairs. What consumed

"Boss, Mr. Benner just arrived recently.

thin me. Just moments ago, I had discovered Sarah in the company of another man. Gripped by anger, I'

tal. Exiting the car with Alex at my heels, determination fueled my strides as we made our way th

m, Boss," Alex pointed out,

t of Amir perched on the bed, clutching my wife's hand. A storm brewe

you doing with my w

, his eyes narrowing in my dir

your wife, why did you leave her outside your villa? Your wife is sic

pecially considering my father's warnings about getting into trouble. Amir was here for business with Lumina

his nose into my personal affairs. This is strictly between me and my

efully considering his next words. A smirk played across my lips as I anticip

n from the hallway, his expre

ed sharply. Sarah couldn't stay here, and I

voice bristled with anger. "Your wif

me. My fists clenched so tightly I could feel the bones grinding against each

ke my wife is my decision alone. She's m

le," Amir seethed th

nd doctor burst in. My reputation had preceded me in the hospital nestled within the Highland Hills, a

l..." the d

mounting. I demand to take Sarah home, far remov

l," the doctor res

because she's sick! Her fever hasn't gone dow

. The doctor and nurse recoiled in shock, their eyes widening with ala

ender care for my wife. Our gazes locked in a silent battle, each gl

do with her is none of your f[

m violence here. We implore you. This is a hospital, a

ient's husband. We'll honor the wishes of the prim

worthless!" Amir

nurse nervous

ortunate you don't

ast a final glance at my wi

ed in my embrace as we made our way

against my neck. Her feverish, luminous skin seemed to ignite upon contact with mine.

ferno burning within. Trust was a luxury that people coul

h a command. "Contact Ethan Vanderbilt. Tel

oss," he repli

continued to cling to my arm a

old," she

eater on," I instr

armth, but my mind was ablaze with turmoil,

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surgeon currently assigned to a different hospital, I had called him

ast given medication at the

le to provide a

e response. "I'll contact the hospital to confirm

iend, I disclosed the truth. "I let her stay outs

he muttered un

turbing image that had haunted me earlier, standing at the bedside, seemed etched into my mind, refus

f my wife, I was brought back to the present

medication, Sarah continue

leave," Etha

nes Estate, I headed back inside to change

e I reclaimed my place b

red, her body shiverin

offer. Her eyes fluttered open briefly, revealing a gaze filled with con

lso because my overwhelming desire to poss

e room, a visceral response to the o

band, and no other man shoul