No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 386

Amanda's face was a picture of urgent concern as she looked at Chase. Swept up in the moment, without a second thought, Chase blurted out, "Get in."

His affirmation sent Amanda's heart racing, thumping wildly in her chest. She couldn't help but curl her fingers slightly, reaching for the passenger door.

Just as she was about to climb in, Chase said, "Sit in the back."

Amanda paused, then, with a laugh, said, "You forgot? I get carsick in the back. Remember back in college?"

Chase didn’t look her way; his gaze was fixed in Sasha's direction. When he saw Sasha hobbling towards the gate, reaching out for a cab, he called out urgently, "Hurry up and get in."

Before Amanda could settle in, Chase floored the gas pedal and sped off. Startled, Amanda quickly grabbed the handle, looking at him with a mix of annoyance and concern. "Hey, slow down. I get motion sickness."

Chase seemed not to hear her at all. The car didn’t slacken its speed. Only when they pulled up beside Sasha did he hit the brakes hard. Rolling down the window, he shouted, "Sasha, keep hobbling around, and your leg might never heal."

Hearing his voice, Sasha jerked her head up to see Amanda sitting inside the car, beaming at her. She recognized this woman. It was Chase's little protégée from the hospital, now a colleague.

They worked in the same department. She constantly shadowed him and affectionately called him 'senior.'

Rumors had been swirling around the hospital that the two were dating. Sasha’s mind flashed back to the excuse Chase had once given his grandfather for refusing a favor. He’d said he already had someone special in his heart, someone who also worked in the hospital. So, the one Chase had feelings for was Amanda.

At that thought, Sasha felt an inexplicable sting in her chest. Brushing her hair back with an air of calm, she replied casually, "Thanks for the concern, Dr. Chase, but I'm not that fragile. I’ll be on my way."

Chase, frustrated, clenched the steering wheel. "I’ll drive you. It's rush hour, and it will be tough to get a cab."