Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 55

Cordelia peeled her heavy eyelids open. She felt like her bones were dismantled and reassembled. The pain was unbearable.

She was greeted with white walls and the smell of antiseptic while being bandaged in gauze from head to toe. What was even more exaggerated was that her leg was hung high.

She was stunned when a large hand held hers, and the warmth of it seeped into her heart.

Cordelia turned to meet the man’s deep eyes.

He looked at her quietly with complex emotions running through them. Worry, frustration, concern, affection… and self-blame. He forced a smile and stroked her hair softly, speaking hoarsely. “You’re finally awake.”

Cordelia jostled, her head buzzing. Other than pain, she could not feel anything.

“What happened to me?”

“You don’t remember?” Marcus held her hand in his and rubbed it gently.

Cordelia’s lips were dry, and her throat was so parched—it felt like it was on fire. Her streams of consciousness slowly poured in, and she remembered everything that had happened that night.

Michael and Jesse kept making her drink and pushed her to Josiah. The latter took her into the car. She was unwilling to be taken advantage of, so she took off her bag strap and strangled the driver, then…

Cordelia grew restless and gripped her fists.

“It’s fine now,” Marcus consoled her softly. “Everything’s over. As long as you’re okay.”

“Honey,” she called out softly, looking at him with her arms stretched for a hug.

Marcus smiled and sat next to her to help her up and carefully take her into his arms.

Cordelia was back to the warm and secure embrace again. Upon listening to the familiar heartbeat, her grievance and fear she had been suppressing were finally released, along with her tears.

Marcus’ heart squeezed as he rubbed her head.

“Sorry I came late,” he said in a deep tone. “Your coworker, Annie, actually texted me about your situation once you finished work. You texted me a few times after that too. But I didn’t see any of them.”

“You’re not to be blamed.” Cordelia pressed her lips together. “I should have watched out.

“But things like this can hardly be avoided in the workplace.”

Cordelia went quiet and felt her calf hurting. She gnashed her teeth, and her expression changed. She looked at her leg that was hung up.

“It’s a light fracture,” Marcus told her. “This one’s more serious. Aside from this, it’s scrapes everywhere else. Consider yourself lucky.”

“So, I won’t get to walk for some time?” Cordelia was dazed.

“Yeah.” Marcus chuckled. “I’ll take care of you for the time being.”

Cordelia paused. He would be taking care of her? She had experienced his culinary skills. If he were to take care of her, she would have blanched vegetables every day.

She chuckled weakly, her hands around his waist wrung tighter.