Chapter 255 Trust In Him
“That’s not true!”
Almost instinctively, Harriet denied it, yet her flushed neck and ears had already completely betrayed her words.
“Why are you so nervous if that’s not true?” Madelyn chuckled lightly. “Sebastian might not notice, but we’re both women. I won’t beat around the bush. I’ve seen through your feelings for Sebastian a long time ago. I just chose not to expose it.”
The color drained from Harriet’s face, leaving her looking quite distressed.
The secret she had harbored for so many years, one she had never voiced, was then laid bare by Madelyn. In an instant, she felt a rush of embarrassment and irritation.
Given the circumstances, there was no point in pretending anymore. She admitted frankly, “You’re right. I do have feelings for Sebastian. But what of it? Don’t I have the right to love someone? And let me tell you, it’s been me by Sebastian’s side for all these years, not you. You’re just a latecomer!”
Unexpectedly, Harriet decided to put her cards on the table, leaving Madelyn somewhat taken aback for a moment.
However, Madelyn wasn’t one to back down, either. She said, “When it comes to matters of the heart, it’s never about who came first or last, Harriet. You need to wake up to reality.”
Harriet suddenly got angry out of embarrassment. “What business is it of yours whether I wake up or not?”
“Heh! Indeed, it’s none of my business,” Madelyn scoffed coldly.
Harriet continued in a stern tone, “In any case, just take care of yourself! After all, I’ve already said what I needed to say. Just remember it.”
After saying that, she turned around to leave.
Having barely taken a step forward, she suddenly turned back around, flashing an enigmatic smile. “Also, don’t flatter yourself, Madelyn. Just because Sebastian is willing to be with you, that doesn’t mean he truly likes you. There’s so much you don’t know. We’ll see how things unfold!”
After she finished speaking, Harriet smiled smugly, then turned and left with an air of arrogance.
A sense of unease settled in Madelyn’s heart. Why do the words she had just spoken seem to carry an underlying message? She’s about to leave the country, yet she came over just to say all that. Was she deliberately trying to sow discord? Is she out of her mind?
With that in mind, Madelyn immediately became extremely upset. Her face, already pale from illness, then took on an even darker shade.
Later on, Sebastian arrived with dinner in tow.
Madelyn looked at him, seeming to want to say something but hesitating. “Sebastian…”
“What’s wrong?” Sebastian responded as he simultaneously opened the thermos flask, readying the meal to feed her.
Madelyn watched his movements, feeling a warmth spread through her heart.
And so, the question that was initially filled with doubt was swallowed back down. “It’s nothing. There are just some things I can’t quite understand.”
Upon hearing this, Sebastian softly responded, “If you can’t figure it out, then don’t dwell on it. It’s more important to rest well.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Sebastian brought over a portion of pasta, interspersed with some clean, green vegetables.
“This again?” Madelyn expressed her dissatisfaction as she looked at the few pitiful pieces of vegetables.
Sebastian could only pat her head gently, consoling her, “You’re injured, so you can’t eat strong-flavored food. Just bear with it for a while. Once you’re healed, you can eat whatever you want.”
Reluctantly, Madelyn could only nod and say, “All right, fine.”
“Good girl.” Sebastian gazed at her obedient little face, a smile unknowingly tugging at the corner of his lips.
He then proceeded to feed her.
While eating, Madelyn would occasionally glance up at Sebastian.
Even under close scrutiny, Sebastian’s skin held up to the test. His skin was clean and smooth to the point that even his pores were barely visible.
Madelyn could only forget about the matter troubling her. Perhaps Harriet simply can’t stand our close relationship and deliberately said such things.
Regardless of the circumstances, she knew she had to trust him. That was the only way.
After dinner, Sebastian tidied up the bowls and utensils.
Suddenly recalling the surveillance footage from the morning, he sat next to Madelyn and said, “We’ve made some definite progress in identifying the person who set you up.”
Madelyn had known that all along because Josiah had already gone to tell her during the day.
However, she still feigned curiosity and asked, “Who exactly tried to harm me?”
Sebastian’s expression visibly tensed. “We haven’t figured out all the details yet, but we know it was a thug. He’s already fled, but the police are investigating thoroughly. They should be able to locate him soon, there’s no need to worry.”
“Oh… That’s good, then.” Madelyn nodded, lost in thought.
However, she had anticipated all of this in her heart.
Naturally, Janessa would not be foolish enough to cut the rope herself when it came to such matters.
If Janessa were truly that foolish, then she wouldn’t have had the capacity to cause her demise in her previous life.
However, this time, Madelyn really had it rough. Although her shoulder wasn’t seriously injured, the pain she had endured over the past couple of days was far from trivial.
It’s such a significant injustice. There’s no way I can let it go easily. The only problem is that I’m stuck in the hospital, unable to personally deal with that lovelife, Janessa. If only I could be discharged. With these thoughts in mind, Madelyn found herself contemplating…
After mulling it over, she clung onto Sebastian’s arm and said, “Sebastian, I want to go home. Could you help me with the discharge procedures?”
“No way.” Sebastian responded decisively. What is this girl thinking about now? She’s so hurt, but she just doesn’t want to stay put!
Madelyn knew that Sebastian was worried about her safety, so she could only coax him playfully, saying, “Sebastian, I’m fine now. Besides, didn’t the doctor say that I’m not seriously injured? All I need to do is to take care of my shoulder, right? Since it’s all about healing, I can do it anywhere, right? Besides, I’m more comfortable at home. It might even speed up my recovery, don’t you think?”
After Madelyn finished speaking, she looked toward Sebastian with anticipation.
If this girl went home, she certainly wouldn’t stay put. If she went out again and got hurt, would she ever recover? It seemed as if Sebastian pondered for a moment, but he still refused, answering, “No. There’s more to it, isn’t there?”
“Gosh! Sebastian, I promise once I’m home, I won’t go anywhere else. Can’t I just stay in my room and nurse my wounds? I swear!” Madelyn said, raising three fingers solemnly as she spoke, her small face serious.
Seeing her like that, Sebastian couldn’t help but feel a bit shaken inside.
In the end, he had no choice but to compromise, reluctantly summoning the doctor. The doctor came over to perform a final check on the injury on her shoulder.
After a brief examination of her shoulder, the doctor said, “Ms. Thornton, you have a strong ability to heal. If you don’t feel any significant pain, you can be discharged. However, you must continue to rest at home and should absolutely avoid moving your left shoulder.”
Upon hearing this, Madelyn broke into a delighted smile. “See? I told you, didn’t I?”
Sebastian’s expression darkened, a sense of helplessness washing over him. With no other choice, he agreed to handle her hospital discharge procedures the next day and then take her home.