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‘Is someone picking us up?‘ wondered Ophelia.
Ophelia glanced up and saw a man in a beige coat waving at them. The golden sunlight bathed him, making him glow.
He walked over briskly, with a slight smile on his handsome, charming face. His features were defined yet gentle, especially those eyes.
‘It turned out to be Adams, thought Ophelia.
Kenneth casually adjusted the scarf for Ophelia. Seeing her eyes on another man, he immediately darkened his face.
“Kenneth…” The man called out.
Kenneth turned slightly, his eyes covered in a frosty layer. “Don’t call me like that again. It gives me the creeps.”
His voice was colder than the ice and snow in Milagia.
“Haven’t I always called you that?” The man seemed unfazed, as if used to Kenneth’s mercurial mood.
But then, his gaze fixed on Ophelia beside Kenneth.
Ophelia had an ethereal grace, with big, expressive eyes that were bright and pure. A small tear mole below one of her eyes added to her innocent appeal.
Yet her calm demeanor was a stark contrast to this innocence, creating a striking contradiction.
This powerful contrast was incredibly captivating.
The man’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. “Care to introduce us?”
Ophelia was confused, wondering, ‘Haven’t we met before?
‘Didn’t Kenneth ask him to bail me from the police station when I was taken away by the police before?
‘As a lawyer, that’s not the best memory to have!‘
“Ophelia.” She calmly stated her name, a gentle smile on her lips polite and courteous.
“Hello, I’m Ronin West, a doctor from the Brain Research Institute.” The man extended his hand for a handshake.
Before Ophelia could react, Kenneth had already taken her hand and tucked it into the pocket of his coat.
“Uh… doctor?” Ophelia raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in her clear eyes.
“What? Don’t I look like one?” Ronin joked. He took out a pair of gold–rimmed glasses from his coat pocket and wore them, instantly changing his demeanor.
He suddenly looked a whole lot more professional. “Does this look more convincing now?” asked Ronin.
It wasn’t that she doubted his professional abilities, but…
“Twins sharing the same face,” Kenneth said casually.
“Oh.” Ophelia nodded.
She thought, ‘So, it isn’t Adams! No wonder they look nearly identical, but on closer inspection, this man seems softer,
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Ronin sighed, used to Kenneth’s tone by now. He rubbed his chin, frustrated at having to share such a handsome face with
someone else.
Ronin said, “Let’s go. We need to get the patient to the hospital first.”
At the airport entrance, Ronin coordinated with the doctor to get Scott into the ambulance.
“All vital signs are stable with no issues from the long flight, which is better than expected. However, this isn’t necessarily good news,” Ronin glanced at the person inside the ambulance and spoke honestly.
Ophelia understood what he meant.
In this state, with no changes in the patient’s condition, it indicated that the patient was in a deep sleep, and the prospects of waking up were not optimistic.
No matter the outcome, she couldn’t give up on Scott.
“I’ll go with the ambulance. Follow us in your car,” Ronin said, closing the back door and moving to the passenger seat.
Outside the airport, besides the ambulance, there were three black SUVs parked, just like the ones Caleb and his team usually drove.
Ronin got into the ambulance, while she and Kenneth got into the middle SUV.
Ophelia could clearly sense that those dressed in black were particularly respectful toward Kenneth.
She was a bit curious.
She remembered Eric mentioning that her protectors were from an organization called the Death Guild, so…
She cast a glance at Kenneth.
The car drove down the streets of Haveryshire. Kenneth reclined against the back of his seat, with one leg casually crossed over the other, and shifted his gaze toward her.
Half of his face was in shadow, making his features more defined and striking.
“What’s wrong?” he asked.
“Just curious.” Ophelia had never thought about it before, but now she was curious. His relationship with these people seemed more than an ordinary job. “I’m curious about your life in Milagia.”
Kenneth stared at her intently. “Then stay a few more days, and I’ll show you around.”
Ophelia nodded. “Okay.”
Kenneth held her hand, his fingers gently brushing the ring on her ring finger. “Don’t forget what you promised me on the plane.”
‘Huh? What did I promise him?‘ Ophelia wondered.
Seeing her unwilling expression, Kenneth immediately narrowed his eyes dangerously. “Wanna go back on your word?”
He leaned forward, his handsome face drawing closer to hers, his eyes brimming with intensity.
She glanced at the driver, who, just like Caleb and his team, kept a professional focus.
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Kenneth’s incredibly handsome face was only inches away from hers.
His gaze seemed to say, “If you dare back out, I’ll deal with you right here.”
Ophelia swallowed and said, “Let’s settle Scott first, and then we can talk.”
There was no escaping, so she might as well delay as long as possible.
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It was at the Inpatient Department, Saint Nox Research and Academic Hospital.
This place might be a hospital, but it felt more like a sanatorium, nestled in a scenic location with mountains and water, and equipped with all sorts of amenities.
To put Ophelia at ease, Ronin even took her on a tour of their research department.
Ronin said, “Currently, this technology is aimed at patients with brain injuries. For those who have been in a coma for under three months, the recovery rate is as high as 65%.
“The chance of waking up for those in a coma for up to a year is around 35%, and for those over a year, it’s about 5%. there’s still a lot of hope. You can relax.”
“Alright.” Ophelia nodded.
Since it was arranged by Kenneth, she felt at ease.
She initially intended to check on Scott in the ward, but the man beside her grasped her shoulder. “It won’t do any good even if you check on him. Since he’s here, just follow the doctor’s advice and avoid visiting too frequently.”
“You can…” Before Ronin could utter another word, he caught Kenneth’s icy gaze, warning him. He quickly corrected himself. “Yes, the patient needs a quiet and comfortable environment to rest. Don’t worry. You’ll be updated on the situation every twenty days.”
Ronin adjusted his glasses, a professional smile gracing his lips. “Take care. I won’t see you out.”
“Let’s go,” said Kenneth.
Through the glass, Ophelia glanced at Scott, hoping he would wake up in three months, even if it meant he would hate her. Her hand was held by Kenneth, as if an adult was leading a child, and they left the hospital together.
The black SUV was still parked at the entrance, waiting for them
Ophelia asked, “Where are we going?”
“Don’t you want to know what my life is like in Milagia? I’ll take you to see it,” said Kenneth.
They got in the car and drove through completely unfamiliar scenery. They left the bustling streets behind and drove for a long time.
They passed through dense tree canopies and entered a very private estate.
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