The Kiss that Sparked it All (Ellinor and Theo) novel Chapter 2885

Regina and Nolan hadn't been waiting long when Dahlia was wheeled out of the treatment room. Her wound, under normal circumstances, would've been a quick fix. However, thanks to her status as a public figure, the doctors had taken extra care with cosmetic stitches to ensure no trace of a scar would mar her forehead.

As soon as Dahlia emerged, she called out Nolan's name with a volume that echoed down the sterile hospital halls.

Nolan jumped to his feet and hurried to her side, joining the nurses in guiding her gurney toward her room.

"How are you feeling, Dahlia? Still feeling dizzy?" he asked with genuine concern etched on his face.

Regina, who had followed them, offered her assistance, too. But the moment Dahlia's eyes landed on her, the smile vanished from her lips. "What are you doing here?"

"I came because I care, obviously. You're hospitalized, and I thought I'd look after Nolan. He's a guy, after all. Probably a bit clumsy when it comes to this sort of thing—not as attentive as I can be. Plus, we never really cleared the air about that little misunderstanding. I need you to know I'm not some homewrecker."

Lying on the hospital bed, Dahlia's features twisted into a grimace. Regina's feigned concern and high-and-mighty excuses were enough to make her blood boil. Did Regina really think she was a fool?

"Ms. Tanner, I appreciate the sentiment, but I don't need your kind of care. Nolan and I have known each other for years. We've always been there for each other when sick, and we know each other inside out. Your presence alone is making my head spin. Could be a clash of auras or something. Nolan, could you please ask Ms. Tanner to leave?"

Regina cast a helpless look at Nolan, clearly baffled by Dahlia's absurd excuse. If she had an issue with her, why didn't she just say it outright? What was all this nonsense about clashing auras?