To the Love of My Life

Actually, he wanted to ask if she had made an appointment with Edric Reat, but just thinking of those three words made his heart ache, let alone saying them aloud.

“No.” Ruby Gregory shook her head, her gaze lowered for a moment, glancing at Steve Burton’s left leg and then said, “I don’t feel well, like I’m about to catch a cold. I’ve met a lot of people during the Chinese New Year, and I want to avoid getting anyone else sick, so I thought I’d get some medicine from the hospital.”

Steve Burton’s grip on the steering wheel trembled, the car skidded slightly, but it was just a brief moment before everything returned to normal.

“I could have just gotten some medicine from a pharmacy, but with it being New Year, they’re probably all closed. I have no choice but to go to a hospital.” Ruby finished, then asked, “Did you and Russell Henris agree to meet at The Sapphire Bistro?”

Steve Burton nodded, his gaze scrutinizing Ruby’s face. Seeing her expression calm, and not looking too sick, he felt relieved.

Ruby Gregory took out her phone, checked the route map, and then said, “Well, can you drop me off at the Public Hospital? It’s on the way.”

–

The streets of the capital city were nearly empty on New Year’s Eve, with even fewer taxis than usual, let alone other vehicles.

When Steve Burton drove into the Public Hospital, Ruby opened her bag, rummaging inside as if looking for something.

Steve parked the car steadily in front of the emergency building and switched off the engine without hesitation, intending to accompany Ruby out of the car. But she let out a soft “ah” and turned to look at him, her expression somewhat embarrassed, “Um… I left in a hurry and didn’t bring my wallet…”

Her wallet was actually in her bag, but she was just looking for an excuse to deceive Steve into coming into the hospital with her. Although Ruby didn’t really lose her wallet and wasn’t really asking him to pay for her, when it came to actually uttering the second part of her sentence, her face inevitably turned red: “Um, can I trouble you to, uh… help me pay?”

Ruby’s last three words were rather faint and lacking confidence.

Steve had every intention of accompanying Ruby into the emergency building, and upon hearing her words, immediately nodded without hesitation, then removed the car keys and got out of the car first.

Ruby followed, pushing the door open and getting out of the car. She waited for Steve to lock it before turning around and walking into the emergency building.

Ruby had some change in her pocket, so when they entered the building, she rushed to register.

There were fewer people in the hospital on New Year’s Eve than usual, with only a few individuals registering for emergency care. After Ruby registered, she waved her medical record in her hand at Steve and then headed towards an office.

Inside the office, there was a male doctor.

Ruby handed over her registration slip and medical record without looking at Steve. Instead, she stretched out her hand, pointed at him, and said simply and clearly, “He’s the one who needs treatment. His left leg is injured.”