The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 344

The moment Ferris looked our way, I instinctively yanked my sleeve back.

His face darkened, his gaze turning so somber it made me feel as if I had done something to betray him. It left me filled with unease.

Leon hadn't been holding onto me on purpose. We had been walking so fast that I nearly tripped on the stairs, and he had simply caught me.

We were both so eager to check on Silas that I hadn't even realized Leon was still supporting me.

I barely dared to meet Ferris's eyes, desperately forcing a subject change. My voice came out dry and awkward. "What brings Dr. Sterling and Dr. Zeller here?"

"Oh, you and Dr. Lennox are here too, Selena?" Zoey's sweet voice bubbled with delight. "It's like this. Ferris has been out of the hospital for the last two days, so he specifically brought me to check on Mr. Lowell's post-op recovery. He said Mr. Lowell is a classic case study and wanted me to learn from it."

"Yes, Selena. Dr. Sterling has been paying so much attention to your uncle. He came down specifically to examine him," Lucille said, her face beaming as she waved me and Leon inside.

"It's a routine check. I am simply responsible for my patients," Ferris replied, his voice low and his tone carrying its usual icy distance.

Distance toward me.

I was used to it. Ferris would never be gentle with me; he wouldn't even offer me basic civility.

Still, I nodded. "Thank you."

I had no illusions. Ferris obviously didn't give Silas special attention for my sake. He claimed it was out of duty to his patient and his surgery, framing it as a routine check.

But in reality, he only came down to check on Silas's post-op progress so his precious pet could study a classic case.

In her narrative, Leon and I were already a couple who had just spent a passionate night together.

This kind of talk was going to get me killed!

After all, last night in the restroom at The Velvet Hearth, I had confronted Ferris and boldly told him that if anyone had to pay the penalty for breach of contract, it should be him. He and Zoey had been together for ages, committing blatant infidelity, whereas Leon and I were completely innocent.

If Ferris actually believed the garbage Zoey was spouting now, I'd be in serious trouble.

My stomach dropped, and my anxiety spiked.

When I looked at Ferris again, his face was completely unreadable. Behind his wire-rimmed glasses, those deep, dark eyes radiated a freezing chill. His glacial gaze swept over Leon's face before landing heavily on mine. "Did Dr. Hayes and Dr. Lennox have a fantastic time?" he asked, his tone dripping with acidic sarcasm.