Instinct
The police officer hastened to ask, "Mr. Giblo, do you know who started the fire?"
"I don't know…" Although Zayn's voice was frail, his tone was very firm. "Anyway, it's not my wife!"
Having said that, he held Carla's hand.
His attitude moved her. It did not matter if everyone else doubted her as long as he trusted her.
Nella's expression turned gloomy when she saw that scene. Nonetheless, she still stepped forward and said, "Sir, this is a hospital. You should let the patient rest first. Besides, I don't think Ms. Lierger can escape for the time being. If you need her assistance with the investigation, you can contact her later."
Carla was surprised to hear Nella standing up for her.
"All right then." The police officer finally relented. "Carla, please come to the police station within the next twelve hours to aid in our investigation. You must remember to do so."
"Okay." Carla nodded.
The police officers left hastily.
"How are you doing, Mr. Giblo?" Nella expressed her concern toward Zayn. "I'll summon the doctor here—"
"There's no need for that, " Zayn interrupted her. "Thank you for your kindness. Since my wife is here to pick me up, I should go home now, " he said politely.
Nella's expression froze at his utterance. Suddenly, she felt like a fool for assuming he needed her.
She was humiliating herself simply by standing there.
As for Carla, she was touched and glad by his attitude. All her past worries and doubts were dispelled in an instant.
Freda and Rogan were delighted too. Perhaps, we were overthinking.
"Let's go home, Wifey."
The way Zayn held Carla's hand revealed how much trust and dependence he had for her.
"Yeah, let's go home!"
Carla hugged him before helping him up.
Freda and Rogan also hurried forward to support him.
Meanwhile, Thompson and Jamal had just rushed over, escorted by Brandy and his men. Like the ladies, they were excited to see Zayn, especially Thompson.
Tears welled up in his eyes as he repeatedly mumbled, "Thank heavens! Mr. Jombo must have given us his blessing! Mr. Zayn is finally back!"
"All right, let's go back."
Afraid that more troubles would arise, Carla did not want to stay there any longer.
After Brandy helped Zayn to a wheelchair, the large group accompanied him out of the hospital.
Standing at the side, Nella watched everything silently while disappointment engulfed her.
She thought it was fate that Zayn ended up in her family's hospital and that the heavens were giving her a chance.
Yet, all her hopes had been dashed.
Zayn's words and distant expression were like a dagger stabbing at her heart.
After getting into the car, Zayn hugged Carla as affectionately as before. He whispered beside her ear, "It's great that I can still hug you like this…"
"Yeah, " Carla exclaimed, "how wonderful it is!"
Cupping her cheeks, he inched over to kiss her.
However, she gazed at him and turned her head away instinctively, avoiding his kiss.
Dumbfounded, Zayn froze.
Even Carla was shocked, not knowing why she had avoided him.
"Ms. Lierger…" At that moment, Rogan pushed the car door open and entered the vehicle. When she saw that scene, she quickly spun around. "I'm sorry!"
"Get into the car." Putting that matter aside, Carla urged, "Go to Kindness Hospital now."
"Okay."
After Freda and Rogan got into the car, they sped off.
"There's no need to go to the hospital." Zayn was exhausted. "Let's go home."
"But your injuries haven't healed yet. And your body—"
He insisted firmly, "I'm fine. Let's go home!"
"Fine." Carla could understand where he was coming from. Perhaps, he knew that his illness was too severe and that a trip to the hospital would be useless. Hence, he did not want to go through all that trouble again.
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