Chapter 44
I stood rooted to the spot. Ethan abruptly came to a halt and turned around to look at me. “Are you not going to have breakfast?”
Isighed and had no choice but to follow him.
After a quick and uncomfortable breakfast, I followed him to the supermarket to do some shopping, While I was checking out, he picked up all the heavy stuff and carried it out.
We arrived at the venue and decided to focus on the outdoor decorations. The upperclassmen had already set up a simple stage, so we just needed to decorate the outdoor area. I unloaded everything and started setting up around the area.
I worked hard for the credits, but couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was staring at me. It made me feel a little uneasy, but couldn’t figure out who it was Pursing my lips, I continued setting up the decorations,
When we took a break, he handed me a bottle of water. I tried to decline, but he stuffed it into my hands.
“Don’t be shy. We’re groupmates, after all.”
That wasn’t like him, but there was no reason for me to turn down a tree drink took a sip of the soda. It was so hot outside that I was sweating bullets.
After that break, we got back to word. All of a sudden, I felt the ground shaking beneath me, and the next thing I knew, a solid pillar started to topple in my direction.
Paralyzed by fear, I stood rooted to the spot. My legs felt like they were weighed down by lead, and I couldn’t bring them to move.
Please tell me this was some kind of sick joke from the universe. I had just been reborn, and now I was about to get crushed by a pillar? A wave of dread washed over me. Bight then, I felt a pair of strong, comforting arms wrap around me. Someone yanked me back, taking the weight of the column on their hands before it tell to the ground. Ethan groaned behind me. It dawned on me that the column had crashed into his hands. He let go of me, and the warmth of his embrace faded away.
“Are you okay? Let me take you to the hospital was freaking out. I rushed him to the hospital to get checked out.
This wasn’t something I could take lightly. If something were to happen to him, I couldn’t afford to bear the consequences. Plus, he had shielded me from harm, so I felt responsible for getting him the medical attention he needed
The doctor said he broke his hand. “You won’t be able to move your hand freely for a while, and you’ll need to be careful with it. I’ve put a cast on it, so be sure to stay safe.” As soon as the doctor lett, Leah arrived at the hospital and started yelling at me.
You’re nothing but bad luck! I can’t believe you’ve gone and hurt Ethan! I’m sure you’re well aware that you’re nothing but trouble So why did you have to spread misfortune to other people?
Leah jumped to conclusions and blamed me, just like a girlfriend would. It reminded me at how her mother had previously reprimanded me
“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” brooded.
“This wasn’t her fault, so don’t blame her. Anyway, what brings you here?”
Leah threw herself into his ams. “I was so worried about you!”
“Don’t worry, it’s no big deal. I’m sorry for making you worry.” Ethan gently stroked Leah’s hair.
I del sick to my stomach as I watched their intimate display. “I’ll cover all the costs,” I said before taking my leave