The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 493

Even though Leon and I had been through a lot together, this was a favor I simply couldn't grant.

I didn't linger and decisively walked out of the restaurant.

The night had grown darker and much colder. It had snowed a couple of days ago, and though today was sunny, the melting snow made the air freezing, dropping the temperature even further.

When I arrived in Leon's car, the heater had kept the chill at bay. But walking down the street now, the biting wind pierced through my clothes, chilling me to the bone.

My coat was far too thin for the weather. I wrapped it tighter around myself, looking down to pull out my phone, planning to hail a ride back to Eden Gardens.

However, just as I got my phone out and before I could even open the ride-sharing app, someone suddenly slammed into my right side.

The impact was brutal and completely unexpected. I stumbled hard, the sheer force knocking the phone right out of my hand, sending it flying across the pavement.

I barely managed to regain my balance and whipped my head around to see who had hit me. A dark, heavily scarred face loomed before me, flashing a wide, forced smile as he apologized. "Sorry about that, miss! I accidentally bumped into you. Are you hurt? Want me to take you to the hospital to get checked out?"

"No, thank you." The man looked like bad news right off the bat. His smile didn't reach his eyes, and since I was alone, all my alarm bells were ringing.

I quickly bent down to retrieve my phone, holding my aching side as I hurried forward.

It was better to avoid unnecessary trouble; staying safe was my only priority.

But I had barely taken two steps when the man fell into stride right beside me. "Hey, pretty lady, you look like you pulled a muscle. You really should get that checked out. Look, my car is parked right over there. Let me give you a ride."

"I'm fine. I don't need a hospital. Leave me alone." His relentless persistence made my defenses spike. I quickened my pace, flatly rejecting his offer.