Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 149

Chapter 149

“Serves you right!” Bailey scoffed.

Despite saying that, she sprang up from the bed posthaste. When her gaze alighted on the door, she froze imperceptibly.

“W-When did you arrive, E-Edmund?”

Upon hearing that, Artemis instinctively turned and cast his gaze over. Right away, he spotted Edmund standing at the door with a fruit basket in hand.

It was the first time he had ever seen that cousin of his wearing such a cold and indifferent expression.

As far as he remembered, Edmund had always been gentle and courteous. No matter how furious he was, he wouldn't show it on his face. However, at that moment, he was an entirely different person.

“You're here, Edmund! Why are you standing by the door? Come in and have a seat.”

Snapping out of her shock, Bailey strode over to Edmund. She opened her mouth, but she didn't know what to say.

I must look a mess right now with my lips ravaged by that scoundrel, Artemis! Consequently, I definitely appear wretched in his eyes. Otherwise, he wouldn't be wearing such a dark look. In fact, this is the first time I've ever seen him with such a frosty and apathetic expression.

“Edmund, I—”

Before she could finish speaking, Edmund suddenly put the indifference on his face away. Reverting to his usual gentle and casual demeanor, he remarked smilingly, “I heard from Dwayne that you were gravely injured, the knife piercing through almost half of your back, Artemis. I was restless at home, so I came over to pay you a visit.”

After saying that, he circled around her and headed to the side of the bed.

When he saw the blood-stained bandage on Artemis' back, he couldn't help arching a brow and commenting, “Your injury is indeed pretty serious. No wonder Bay put up with you. A doctor regards her patients the same, no matter their gender. I understand that.”

At that, Bailey breathed a sigh of relief. In truth, she could sense the hostility emanating from the man.

However, he didn't want to embarrass her. Thus, he downplayed things without mentioning a word about everything that transpired a second ago.

Conversely, Artemis snorted. Admittedly, I'm not as magnanimous as him. If anyone dares to touch the woman I love, sorry to say, but I'll send him to meet his maker directly.

“There's a couch over there. Help yourself and take a seat.”

Flashing him a faint smile, Edmund placed the fruit basket in his hand on the bedside table and murmured warmly, “There's still much to handle at the Chivers residence, so I'll be leaving. Take care, Artemis.”

Artemis narrowed his eyes a fraction. Without waiting for a response from him, Edmund spun on his heel and walked toward the door.

When he walked past Bailey, he halted in his tracks and stated in a lowered voice, “I didn't take it to heart. He's a patient, so it's only natural that you put up with him. There's no need to be so nervous.”

Bailey stared at him for a long moment. Out of the blue, a smile bloomed on her face. “There's never any pressure when I speak to you. You're the person who understands me best in this world, Edmund!”

Reaching out, Edmund patted her on the shoulder as he urged gently, “Rest earlier after you've sorted Artemis out. Don't overtax yourself. After all, you've got to perform my grandfather's craniotomy personally.”

The smile on Bailey's face brightened all the more. She looked like an eighteen-year-old maiden, her smile pure and unsullied.

“Don't worry. That has always been on my mind. I'll make sure everything goes as scheduled.”

Edmund then gave her a few more words of advice before leaving the room.

Bailey watched as his figure disappeared at the end of the corridor, spacing out for a long moment.

At the sight of that, Artemis grew jealous again. He drawled sarcastically, “Since you're so reluctant to part with him, go back to the Chivers residence with him. Why are you staying here?”

Bailey lifted her hand and touched her forehead. Then, she pivoted and walked to the side of the bed.

Not in the mood to bicker with him, she bent down and tore the bandage off. The agony was so excruciating that Artemis howled in pain.

D*mn it, what a black-hearted woman! She was all affectionate with Edmund a while ago, but in the blink of an eye, she became so rough and savage!