Chapter 123
The young nurse was on the verge of tears, looking at Zina with pleading eyes.
Zina let out a resigned sigh and walked over, giving the young nurse a reassuring pat on the shoulder. “Calm down. It’ll be under control soon.”
“It’s easy for you to say, the young nurse cried, her voice trembling. “He’s not your patient, so you can do whatever you want
-but what about me?”
The young nurse grew increasingly distraught, her legs trembling uncontrollably as she nearly collapsed.
Just then, the driver thrashed violently on the bed before crashing to the floor. Suddenly, he spewed a mouthful of black blood–then went eerily still.
“Wh–what’s happening?” she exclaimed. The young nurse’s face went ashen with fear, her lips trembling too violently to utter a sound.
“Oh God? Did I kill him? I’m just a nurse. I didn’t do anything. Please, no, she sobbed.
“Don’t worry,” Zina said calmly. “He’s going to be just fine.”
Zina didn’t know whether to say to the naive young nurse in front of her. What an adorable little fool; Zina thought.
With the young nurse reassured, Zina quickly returned to the driver’s side.
Zina placed her palm gently on the driver’s back, her lips pressed into a thin line as she helped him regulate his internal
energy.
A few minutes later, color slowly returned to the driver’s face.
The black blood the driver had just vomited immediately congealed on the ground into solid clots, looking like hardened, spat–out candy.
“Thank you, my savior,” he murmured. The driver’s dull eyes suddenly blazed with life. He clutched desperately at Zina’s sleeve, refusing to let go, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.
Zina’s lips curved into a slight smile. She said softly, “Don’t worry. Let me take your pulse first and assess your condition.”
The driver nodded frantically, his voice trembling as he kept calling out, “Thanks.”
After several seconds, Zina released Andy’s wrist, a grave expression settling on her face as she looked at him.
“His condition is stable for now, but I’ll need to review his recent medications before making a full assessment,” Zina said.
Just then, the assistant returned with the medication records. Zina took them, her expression unreadable as she scanned the documents.
Andy rose and approached, just as he was about to ask, his phone suddenly rang-
Andy glanced at the caller ID, his expression shifting subtly. “Excuse me, I need to take this call.”
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Chapter 123
The moment Andy stepped out, Zina’s eyes turned ice–cold once more,
Zina stated coldly. “The only reason you’re still breathing is because I’m keeping you alive. You probably already know who wants you dead. If you want to survive, I’m your only hope. Whether you come with me or not–that’s your choice.”
Zina knew all too well that the phone call wouldn’t keep Andy occupied for long. Her only chance was to swiftly convince the man before her while she still had the opportunity.
The driver’s face momentarily drained of all color. His lips trembled soundlessly, unable to form a single word for what felt like an eternity. He couldn’t even bring himself to look up at Zina.
Zina’s fingers tightened imperceptibly, but her face remained perfectly composed. Her voice was flat, giving nothing away. “Of course, the choice is entirely yours. I won’t force you to do anything. But you only have these few minutes to decide.”
Tll go with you.” The driver gritted his teeth and looked up.
A storm of emotions swirled in his bloodshot eyes, yet with no proper outlet, he could only droop his head once more.
The young nurse stood frozen in shock, completely bewildered by what had just transpired.
She blinked in confusion at Zina. In the next instant, Zina slipped away silently, her lips pressed tight as she suddenly murmured, “I’m sorry.”
Before the young nurse could react, Zina delivered a swift karate chop to her neck. Her vision blurred, and she slumped limply to the floor.
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