The person who jumped in was none other than Hayes. Jensen's eyes darkened as he watched the man approaching, his heart tightening. It seemed his suspicion had been right – Hayes had feelings for Mia.
Suddenly, Mia vanished from Jensen's arms. Hayes cradled her protectively, carrying her horizontally. He looked back at Jensen with a mocking smile. "You wanted to take her place, didn't you? Well, you can stay in the water a little longer."
Jensen pressed his lips together, holding back any response. Everyone stared in shock at the scene unfolding before them: the usually aloof and unapproachable man carrying a woman ashore as if she were his most precious treasure.
Whispers and murmurs filled the air, the tension palpable as everyone tried to process the unexpected sight. The supervisor on the shore, noticing the commotion, barked, "What are you little runts gossiping about? Get back in line! Anyone who can't hold on any longer, get out and head to the Velvet Vagabonds."
Silence fell upon the pool. Jensen watched somberly as Hayes carried Mia away, a knot forming in his chest. He was surprised that such a cold and heartless man could have feelings for a woman.
'But being liked by Hayes can't be that bad, right? At least Mia would be safe in the McCray family,' he told himself in his mind.
"Ow, it hurts so much!" Mia curled up, her body wracked with pain. She clutched her abdomen, her face slick with cold sweat.
Hayes looked at the doctor. "What's wrong with her?"
The doctor administered a painkiller to Mia. After a moment, he respectfully informed Hayes. "She is experiencing excruciating menstruation caused by the icy water."
"Excruciating menstruation?"
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