Natalie held herself tightly.
"Natalie," Selina cried out, rushing over to her.
Natalie's eyes flew open when she heard Selina's voice.
"Has... Has Tobias woken up?" she asked urgently, her gaze fixed on Selina.
"No, he isn't awake," Selina said in a low voice. "I'm here to check on you."
At that, Natalie seemed to wilt.
"Oh." Her voice was filled with disappointment.
Selina gazed at the storm and then turned to look at Natalie. "I'll find you a place to stay."
The weather was nasty outside, and she was worried that Natalie would get sick if she stayed outside the hospital any longer.
She'd just spoken when bright lights shone on them.
Selina's hand flew in front of her face, shielding her eyes instinctively.
A black vehicle was parked outside, and someone stepped out.
It was Matthew. He got out of the car with a black umbrella in his hand.
He woke up in the middle of the night and realized that the weather had changed suddenly. He was worried about Natalie, so he came over to check on her too.
"Matthew?" Selina was visibly surprised.
Matthew cleared his throat, his tone gentle. "I'm here to check on Natalie."
An unreadable expression glinted in Selina's eyes.
Then, she waggled her finger at Matthew, gesturing him over. "Come here, Uncle."
Matthew was baffled, but he followed her anyway.
Selina glared at him. "Uncle, you're not interested in Natalie, are you? Let me tell you, Tobias might be unconscious now, but he's going to wake up sooner or later. You shouldn't be doing something like this."
It had only just occurred to Selina how odd Matthew's actions were. He was being so kind to Natalie, even coming here in the middle of the night to check on her.
Matthew was taken aback, obviously baffled.
A trace of helplessness flashed across his face.
Of course he didn't have any feelings for Natalie. He was kind to her only because she was Tobias' woman.
Tobias was his best friend, and he was willing to take a bullet for Tobias, not to mention a small favor like this.
"You're overthinking. I do have someone I like, but it's not Natalie." Matthew's gaze fell on Selina's face.
His gaze was deep, yet clear. She couldn't see anything hidden in them.
Selina waved her doubts away. Matthew didn't seem to be lying.
"We should find Natalie a place to stay. Mr. Whitlock won't allow her into the hospital, and she'll definitely catch a cold if she continues to stay out here," Matthew continued.
Selina thought the same.
They went to persuade Natalie.
Unfortunately, Natalie was very determined, and she refused to leave no matter what.
"I want to wait here. Tobias is here, and I don't want to leave him," she insisted.
In the end, nothing Selina said changed Natalie's mind.
She decided to go all out this time. "I don't care anymore. I'll bring you in, Natalie."
Natalie's breath hitched.
Without any further explanation, Selina grabbed
Natalie's hand and pulled her into the hospital.
She knew that her behaviour would infuriate Peter, but she couldn't bring herself to feel too bothered.
She could not stand by and watch Natalie suffer outside the hospital.
Matthew's gaze turned dark as he watched the two of them enter the hospital.
Natalie insisted on going straight to the intensive care unit after they entered the hospital.
But Selina suggested finding a room for Natalie to have some sleep.
"Natalie, you're dressed in so few layers, and it was so cold out there. I'll get a nurse to find you a room for you to rest. Let's talk again tomorrow, okay?" Selina said.
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