Chapter 355
Adrian Sinclair’s fingers tightened, his knuckles turning white.
His jaw was clenched tight.
She had somehow heard about his engagement.
Ever since then.
She looked at him as if he were something filthy.
Avoiding him.
Refusing to even glance his way.
"Anna!" Vivian Lowell’s voice rose.
She had never seen her daughter act so rudely.
Usually so gentle.
How could she ask someone to leave?
Anna Ross lowered her gaze.
Silent.
The hospital room suddenly fell quiet.
Footsteps echoed杂乱ly in the hallway.
Doctors and family members spoke in hushed tones.
Busyness filled every corner.
Adrian’s eyes lingered on her for a moment.
He finally spoke calmly.
"Get some rest."
"I’ll take my leave."
He gave a slight nod to Vivian.
Just as he turned to go.
His phone vibrated.
The screen lit up.
The caller ID flashed before his eyes.
He frowned.
It was Grandpa.
The entire Lowell family was at the manor today.
This call.
Was most likely at their urging.
Adrian glanced to the side.
He didn’t answer.
Holding his phone, he walked out.
As the door closed.
Anna caught a faint word.
"Engagement."
So.
They were getting engaged.
She forced a smile.
It felt bitter.
She placed the peeled apple on a plate.
Then stood to wash her hands.
The water ran loudly.
A doctor entered for rounds.
Anna turned off the water.
Quietly stood by the wall.
The results were fine.
Just needed more care.
Her worried heart finally settled.
After seeing the doctor out.
She cleared the meal containers.
Brought a small stool to sit by the bed.
"Anna," Vivian said softly.
"Go back to work."
"I’ll be fine here."
She didn’t want to hold her daughter back.
She knew how hard Anna worked.
And as her mother.
She could give nothing.
Unless Howard Lowell kept his word.
There might be hope for the future.
Anna shook her head.
"I took time off."
"I’ll stay with you."
Vivian didn’t press further.
Leaning back into her pillow.
The door opened again.
Howard Lowell entered with a food bag.
"Brought some food."
"Haven’t eaten, have you?"
"We already did," Vivian answered.
"Adrian just brought some."
Howard raised an eyebrow.
Not surprised.
He placed the bag on the table.
His eyes turned to Anna.
Barely glancing at the patient.
"Anna."
"Step outside."
"Need to talk to you."
Anna didn’t look back.
Suppressing her impatience.
"Can’t you say it here?"
It was always threats.
Forcing her to do things.
She didn’t want to hear it.
Even less to comply.
Howard’s face darkened.
His gaze shifted to the hospital bed.
Fixing on Vivian.