The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 522

But then again, it all made sense.

Just as Ferris had told the kidnapper over the phone, Selena Hayes was completely insignificant to him. Someone who didn't matter at all.

He had never valued me, so naturally, I was never on his mind.

Even though we worked at the same hospital, what did it matter? So what if I faced a little bullying and injustice at work? As long as his precious Zoey Zeller wasn't the one being pushed around, everything was fine.

Thinking of Ferris brought back the memory of his furious eyes from earlier today, and that accusing question: "You don't believe me?"

How was I supposed to believe him? He constantly claimed he was looking out for me, yet he refused to lift a finger to help me with the most basic things within his power. If that was how he treated me during our marriage, how could he possibly have my best interests at heart now that we were getting divorced?

I didn't buy it for a second.

I wrapped my coat tighter around myself in the biting wind. My phone buzzed in my pocket. It was a text from Caspian: "Don't come visit Tiffany tomorrow. She's too demanding and will just bother you. Your wrist needs plenty of rest right now."

A sliver of warmth touched my heart, and I replied, "It's fine."

The night breeze suddenly didn't feel quite so cold.

When I returned to my hospital room, the nurse was in a panic and quickly scolded me. "You can't just wander off! Dean Davidson and Director Sterling both left strict orders that you need to rest. I couldn't find you earlier and I was terrified. I thought you might be in danger again."

"Alright, I promise. I'll stay right here in the room for the rest of the night. I won't go anywhere," I assured her immediately.

I understood the protocol. The kidnappers who took Zoey and me hadn't been caught yet. The hospital was keeping a tight lid on the news and had to ensure our security to prevent any secondary attacks.