The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 413

I had another momentary lapse in focus.

I never imagined that this devastatingly handsome Dr. Cross would have such an attentive and considerate side.

He was actually worried about my stomach and had brought me savory porridge just to make sure the medicine wouldn't upset it.

A wave of warmth swelled in my chest. Since he was being so kind, what else could I say? I immediately stepped aside and invited him in. "Thank you, Caspian. Please, come in."

"I was worried it might be inconvenient for you. Honestly, I haven't had much of an appetite lately and wanted something light as well, so I thought I'd join you." Caspian didn't stand on ceremony, strolling in with a smile, food container in hand.

So he hadn't eaten dinner yet either.

I didn't mind eating with him, it was just...

I cast a worried glance toward the bathroom.

I had just forcibly shoved Ferris in there. If Caspian stayed to eat, it would take at least ten or twenty minutes. Could Ferris endure hiding in there for that long?

But Caspian had already pulled up the table and opened the container. "Come on, sit down and eat."

Caspian was a perfect gentleman. When he entered, he intentionally left the door open, seemingly to avoid any inappropriate implications. My mind began to race, formulating a plan.

Ferris wouldn't be able to stand hiding in a bathroom for twenty minutes. However, the bathroom was right by the entrance. What if I blocked Caspian's line of sight and let Ferris slip out of my room unnoticed?

Before the plan could even take shape, the sound of running water suddenly echoed from the bathroom.

"Is there someone else in the room?" Caspian, who was setting out the spoons, heard it too. He looked up, his gaze locking onto the closed bathroom door.

My heart shot into my throat, and my mind went entirely blank.

Ferris, what the hell was he doing?

I tried my best to swallow my unease. "It's like this..."

"Dr. Cross, you walk way too fast! I almost missed your elevator." At that exact moment, another voice floated in from the hallway, breaking the thick tension.

Amber rushed in like a whirlwind, only to jolt to a halt when she saw the scene in the room. "Huh!"

I panicked even more. I originally only had to explain this to one person, and now I had another to deal with.

"Amber, well..." I started.

Behind Amber, a petite figure stepped out from the doorway of the opposite room.

"Ferris."