A Matter of Wife and Love novel Chapter 370

Chapter 370 Worried About Her

Meanwhile, the nurse also left after keeping away the utensils, and silence fell over the room; she could hear only Leo’s shallow breathing.

It made Amelie uncomfortable that Leo was holding her hand, and she tried to pry his fingers apart, but when she just tried to remove one finger, the man on the bed exerted more force and practically dragged her toward him.

As a result, she lost her balance and almost toppled on top of him. If she hadn’t used her other hand to support herself at the very last moment, she would have fallen directly on him, aggravating his injuries.

She inhaled sharply, didn’t dare to move a muscle, and maintained that awkward position for a while before she slowly but surely retreated into the chair by the hospital bed.

It had been an eventful day for her, and drowsiness crashed into her the moment she sat down. Eventually, she supported her chin with her palm and wriggled about on the chair to shift into a comfortable position before closing her eyes slowly. The next time she opened her eyes, she was greeted by sunlight shining through the hospital windows.

She immediately startled awake and noticed that she was sleeping on the bed, with a blanket cocooning her. For a moment, she didn’t know what was going on as she stared at the blanket blankly until the light smell of cigarettes wafted up her nostrils, reminding her that she was far from alone and that this was Leo’s ward.

He was the one sleeping on the bed earlier. So, where is he? she wondered, sitting up and scanning the room for him. A few seconds later, she found him on the balcony with his back facing her.

Although his silhouette looked straight-backed as per usual, he seemed to have lost more weight within these two years. He propped himself against the railing with his arm, and she noticed a cigarette sandwiched between his slender fingers. The wispy smoke traveled up the air with the morning breeze, and the whole scene somehow exuded a sense of abject loneliness.

Maybe he was worried that he would awaken her, he even specially closed the balcony door, but the stubborn cigarette smoke still seeped in through the gaps.

Amelie fanned her nose as she wasn’t used to the nicotine smell. Leo turned around right then as though he could see what was happening behind his back, and their eyes met.

His eyes were as cold and dark as usual, they also held no trace of any emotions, but they seemed to show a little concern when he saw her actions. So, he put out the cigarette in the ashtray he was holding. Then, he set it aside and brushed any remaining soot on himself before opening the door and stepping in.

“Did you just wake up?” he asked in a firm but cold voice.

“Yeah,” she answered, unwittingly turning to the ashtray that was reflecting the light outside the window. “You’re still injured. It’s better to avoid smoking and drinking.”

When she received no answer from him, she realized that she had crossed the line and was about to apologize when he said hoarsely, “When are you returning? It’s too inconvenient to buy another ticket, and Bria is definitely anxiously waiting for your return. You should take my plane back.”

“No, thanks,” she rejected his offer after wearing her shoes. “Even if it’s for Bria’s sake, please take care of your own health.” Then, she tucked her hair behind her ears, gave him a polite nod, and said, “I’ll be taking my leave, then.”

However, Amelie was really down on her luck. That was because the instant she arrived at the airport, she was informed that there was a sandstorm in Lumaria, the country where she was currently residing, and the only flight there had been canceled. She was also gently advised to find a hotel to wait it out as there wouldn’t be a flight back until they were sure that it would be safe for them to operate.

Amelie stood frozen on the spot as she stared at the noticeboard that flashed the word ‘Cancelled’ in bright red lights. She immediately felt her head throbbing as she thought, I just want to go home. Why is life making things so difficult?

As nobody knew when the sandstorm would be over, the airport staff couldn’t tell her the exact time when the flight would take off, either.

When her brain started reminding her that she had been away from home for longer than planned, she couldn’t help but feel a little anxious. Unfortunately, it didn’t matter how frustrated she felt, as it wouldn’t help her situation. Hence, she could only wait at the airport for the latest news regarding her departure, and this waiting game lasted for a few more hours.

The waiting game was utterly torturous and mind-numbingly dull. As a result, she kept yawning, but she persisted in her efforts as she grabbed a magazine and flipped through it, trying to stay awake.

Meanwhile, at the airport entrance far away, Eugene was following a gorgeous man into the airport.

“Mr. Alston, didn’t the plane already pass the test? So, why are you catching a flight at the airport?”

The Alstons had bought a private plane a long time ago. Regardless, it came with a strict requirement as it had to take two tests to ensure that it was up to par. Fortunately, the final test for this year had just been concluded.