Chapter 46 It Doesn't Hurt Anymore

Terrified, Elena surrendered and collapsed onto the bed.

"Noura, please, this time I won't escape. I promise!" she pleaded, unable to withstand Elena's persistent persuasion.

Reluctantly, Noura dialed Hassan's number.

"Miss Walker, you talk to the master. If he agrees, I'll accompany you," Noura said.

"Okay!" Elena took the phone from her.

"Hello, this is the AF Group. I am Mr. Al-Farouk's assistant, Lancy." a voice spoke on the other end.

"Oh, I'm Elena. Could you please transfer the call to Hassan? I need to speak with him," Elena requested.

"I'm sorry, Miss Walker, but Mr. Al-Farouk is currently in an important meeting..." Lancy, who had no idea who Elena was, bluntly refused.

Before she could finish her sentence, Hassan, who was seated next to Lancy, interrupted her because he heard the name "Miss Walker".

"Give me the phone!"

Inside the conference room with thousands of executives, the president himself was unexpectedly answering a call. Lancy couldn't believe it and hesitated for a long moment before handing over the phone.

"It's me!" Hassan's deep and sexy voice sounded from the phone.

Elena's heart raced with excitement. "I want Noura to accompany me to the hospital to see my sister."

"No, your foot hasn't healed yet!"

"Hassan, you're so unreasonable. My foot has already healed, but you won't let me go out. You're such a domineering and irrational tyrant..." Elena vented her frustration and angrily hung up the phone. That jerk, he has infuriated me!!

Seeing Elena in a fit of anger, Noura smiled and tried to persuade her, "Miss Walker, you can't be so impulsive."

Elena turned away without looking at her.

"Miss Walker, there's something strange. When you disappeared, the master specifically told me to find you before nine o'clock. I was quite puzzled at the time and didn't understand why, but later I heard that you were found on Flower Hill. Then I saw the news, mentioning that on that day, the expected meteor shower at 9:30 PM was delayed until three in the morning..."

Elena turned around and looked at her attentively. "What are you saying? Just get to the point."

Noura chuckled lightly. "What I mean is, the master might have planned to watch the meteor shower with you that day. It's surprising to think that a man as tough as the master also has such a romantic and tender side."

Elena felt a slight movement, remembering the time when Hassan took her to Glod Island to watch the stars...

Back then, she had intentionally mentioned her liking for meteor showers. She never expected that he would remember it.

Perhaps she didn't realize that he had truly begun to care for her...

But... So what?

Between them, it was merely a transaction of interests and bodies. In his own words, he didn't care what kind of woman he found, just whether she had a lot of money or not...

While feeling frustrated, Nabil's footsteps entered from outside.

"Noura, help Miss Walker prepare and take her to the Mayo Clinic."

"Really!"

Elena excitedly sat up, and her phone rang again.

"Hello, this is Elena!!"

On the other end of the phone, Elena's voice became cheerful and lively.

Hassan couldn't help but curl his lips. This kid's mood changes so quickly!

"Listen, the time spent at the hospital shouldn't exceed one hour..."

"How about three hours?" Elena bargained.

"No, you hung up on my call earlier, so I haven't punished you yet! I'll call you back after one hour."

Hassan finished speaking and hung up the phone directly.

In the solemn and grand conference room, a large group of executives in suits stood straight, looking at the usually cold president with a face full of tenderness while making a phone call! They collectively thought: This must be an illusion!

"Miss Walker, if you stay angry, it'll be too late," Nabil reminded Elena.

"Fine!"

Although one hour was short, it was better than nothing.

Mayo Clinic.

Noura sat waiting in the aisle, while Elena, supported by Sarah, walked to Annie's bedside.

Annie's complexion was much better than before, and she no longer needed an IV. The white hospital gown made her look a bit listless.

"Annie, is there anything uncomfortable?" Elena asked with concern, stroking her forehead!

Annie just stared at one place, refusing to speak.

"This child... hasn't said a word since waking up, what's wrong with her?" Sarah sighed and wiped away tears.

"Annie, what are you thinking? Tell us, your big sister will help you," Elena asked gently and anxiously.

Annie still had no expression on her face, with a stiff demeanor.

Sarah sobbed softly, her heart breaking even more for this child. She even pushed the script for her sake, but this scene in front of her shattered her even more.

"Elena..." a clear and gentle voice came from the door.

Elena's heart skipped a beat. She suddenly looked up and met William's tender eyes. She almost lost control and wanted to tell him that night she had prepared many gifts for him, and she almost lost her life...

She always felt a bit out of control when facing him.

"Elena..." William walked briskly to her side.

"Elena, it's been a while. I thought you would come... to visit your sister."

Elena lowered her head with a hint of disappointment, but when she raised her head again, a faint smile appeared on her face.

"It's okay, I've been busy lately..."

"What's wrong with your hand?"

To conceal her injuries, Elena deliberately wore a long-sleeved top with a floor-length skirt that covered her entire foot, not wanting her mother and sister to worry about her.

However, all of this couldn't escape the sensitive eyes of William, who immediately noticed the faint white gauze peeking out from under her sleeve. He reached out and grabbed her small hand.

"It's nothing..." Elena used her other hand to push his hand away, but he ended up grabbing both of her hands and flipping them over.

He anxiously looked at her, "What happened? Both hands are injured?"

Being an experienced surgeon who had seen countless wounds, he quickly rolled up her sleeves.

There were some faint scratch marks that, although close to healing, were still visible.

"So, is this why you've been avoiding me for the past few days?" he asked, concerned.

Elena tugged at the corner of her mouth, "Actually, it doesn't hurt anymore."

William was very worried and urgently asked, "Elena, what happened? Why did it turn out like this?"

"Elena, did you hurt your hand?" Sarah also noticed the white gauze on Elena's palms and asked worriedly.

"Mom, I accidentally fell. It's just a minor scratch, I'm fine. Mom, I want to talk to Dr. William alone for a while."

"Okay, okay, you two talk. I'll go buy lunch for your sister," Sarah picked up her handbag and left.

"Elena, let me take a look, okay?" William's handsome face was filled with concern.

"...Dr. William, can't you see that this wound is from three days ago? It's already scabbing over. Whether you look at it or not, it won't make much difference..."

William let out a deep sigh, "You, you're really clumsy. How did someone as grown as you end up falling like this?"

Yeah! How did someone as grown as her end up falling like this? Elena felt a pang in her heart.

If it wasn't for his birthday...

The scene of him and Chloe embracing affectionately still deeply pierced her heart.

Yes, maybe he no longer needed her birthday wishes. It was all because she had deluded herself.

She shouldn't have gone to the observatory. William senior had already paired up with Chloe.

Why did she have to interfere? But why did her heart ache so much?

"Elena, Annie's injuries have mostly healed. However, she still feels a bit depressed. If you have time, please spend more time with her. And if it doesn't get better, I suggest seeing a psychologist."

Elena's gaze shifted back to Annie's face.

Facing Annie's hollow eyes, she saw a glimpse of her former self.

"Um, thank you. I'll take good care of her," Elena gratefully looked at William, the two of them fell silent for a moment. Elena had a lot to say to him, but the words choked in her throat and she couldn't bring herself to speak.

William also had many questions for her, but in the end, he didn't ask.

"Elena, I have another surgery, so I'll go first. Let's have lunch together at noon..."

"No need, I have other things to attend to."

There was a hint of disappointment in William's eyes. He turned around, preparing to leave, but suddenly stopped and looked back at Elena.

"A few days ago... there was a meteor shower, and I originally wanted to invite you to watch it together, but... something came up that day."

Originally, he had planned to surprise her, but for some reason, he couldn't reach her on her phone after nine o'clock. Later, he ran into Chloe at the foot of the mountain, and...

Elena widened her eyes. She had received his text message, so why was he saying he wanted to invite her? Could it be that he didn't send that message?

"A meteor shower? There will be other opportunities in the future," Elena forced a smile.

As soon as William left her sight, she immediately took out her phone and opened the message.

"Elena, today is my birthday. Meet me at the observatory at 9 PM. Don't be late..."

No signature, and even the phone number was hidden! Oh my god, it was actually not sent from William's phone.

Elena suddenly broke into a cold sweat, remembering the experience of falling off the cliff that day. She felt a chill rising from the soles of her feet. As if there was an invisible demonic claw behind her, pushing her towards the abyss of death. Who on earth wanted to place her in such a dire situation?

"Ah... no, don't touch me, stay away..."

Suddenly, a scream came from behind. Elena turned around and saw Annie curled up, trembling uncontrollably, her eyes filled with terror, waving her small hands relentlessly.

"Go away, go away, don't touch me, don't come closer..."

It was as if there was an invisible demon in the air, seeking to claim her life, and she struggled desperately.

This scene was extremely eerie, leaving Elena stunned. Could Annie really have lost her mind?