The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 437

A seductive face paired with entirely innocent eyes. Two completely contradictory traits, flawlessly melded into one person.

Lance threw the car door open and rushed out. "Are you alright?"

The woman looked up, a trace of dazed confusion in her amber eyes. She glanced down at her arm; the skin on her elbow was scraped and starting to bleed. She winced, her voice barely a whisper. "I'm fine..."

She tried to stand, but her legs gave out, and she slumped back down. Lance quickly reached out to support her. She instinctively flinched away before finally allowing him to help her up.

Sebastian stepped out of the car. The woman looked up and saw him. Her eyes lingered on his face for a split second before darting away as she lowered her head.

"I'm sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going..." Her voice was soft, trembling slightly, laced with a heavy French accent.

Sebastian looked at her, remaining silent for a moment. "Get in."

The woman froze, quickly waving her hands. "N-no, that's okay, I'm really fine—"

"Get in," Sebastian repeated, turning and pulling the rear door open before taking his seat.

The woman stood rooted to the spot, hesitating. Lance opened the passenger door. "Just get in."

Biting her lip, the woman finally climbed into the vehicle.

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The hospital was teeming with people, the sharp scent of antiseptic heavy in the air. Sebastian walked briskly ahead, while Alissa trailed behind him, stumbling slightly, her legs still weak. Lance walked beside her, steadying her whenever she swayed.

The emergency room was at the end of the corridor. The doctor examined Alissa's injuries, concluding they were merely superficial scrapes that only needed disinfecting and bandaging. While the nurse treated her wounds, Sebastian stood by the window, checking his phone.

A few minutes later, Alissa was patched up. She stood from the chair, tested her arm's mobility, and walked over to Sebastian.

"Thank you for bringing me to the hospital," she said softly. "How much was the medical bill? I'll pay you back."