“Miss Lloyd is still on the island.”
“Get me there. Now.” Zacharias anxiously grabbed Freddie’s hand. “Arrange a helicopter for me.”
“Mr. Flintstone, the situation on the island is unclear, and the situation is not under control. You cannot return to the island at this time.” Freddie advised firmly.
“Fine. I’ll get there by myself.” After that, Zacharias promptly dashed out of the hospital.
“Mr. Flintstone! Mr. Flintstone…” Freddie immediately chased after him.
Just then, Freddie’s phone started ringing. He whisked it out, looked at the screen, and was pleasantly surprised. “Mr. Flintstone, Miss Lloyd is calling!”
Zacharias immediately spun on his heel upon hearing Freddie’s words before snatching Freddie’s phone and answering it eagerly, “Hello, Cheri! Is it you?”
“It’s me! I’m fine. Don’t worry.” Shirley’s voice came through.
Zacharias instantly breathed a sigh of relief. “It’s good as long as you’re okay. Where are you?”
“I’m on the helicopter, heading toward the First Military Hospital.”
“Are you injured?” Zacharias’ heart clenched at the thought.
“It’s just superficial wounds.”
“Okay. I’ll wait for you.” He suppressed his almost frantic emotions while waiting for her to arrive.
“Okay.” She hung up the phone.
Zacharias handed the phone back to Freddie. It was only then that he realized that his neck was still sore. He rubbed it gently as he recalled Shirley’s actions that had knocked him out cold. He closed his eyes as a surge of anger rushed through his veins.
His frustration was not because she hit him but because she sent him away. He was upset because she had gone to such lengths alone and without backup.
An hour later, a helicopter landed on the helipad outside the hospital. Shirley stepped down from the helicopter, and the man, who had been eagerly waiting for her, rushed toward her.
The wind tousled her hair, causing her to look rather disheveled. Still, her face remained as beautiful as a rose. Although she looked like a mess, she was as gorgeous as ever. The man opened his arms and didn’t hesitate to embrace her tightly.
“Ouch!” Shirley immediately exclaimed in pain as he had accidentally tugged on her injury while hugging her.
She hadn’t felt any pain from the wound throughout her flight. Yet, her pain receptors started working overtime the moment she was right before this man.
It seemed that it was true that one tended to display a certain amount of vulnerability only before the person they trusted and loved.
Zacharias immediately released her. Only then did he realize that there was a wet spot on her shoulder. He tentatively reached out to touch it, and his hand came away from her black sweater stained with blood.
“My shoulder was grazed by a bullet,” Shirley said softly. Zacharias held her hand. “Let’s go to the emergency room.”
Shirley removed her sweater and revealed the injured area inside the private emergency room. The scorching bullet had left her with some burns. As she took a closer look, she learned that the wound was actually quite deep.
Zacharias’ heart instantly ached, and his eyes moistened at the sight. It had to have been several hours since she got this wound. Yet, she had been fighting with this injury all this while.
A nurse approached Shirley to help her clean the wound. Nonetheless, Zacharias swiftly took the antiseptic solution from the nurse’s hands. Then, he gently poured some onto the wound, causing Shirley’s eyebrows to twitch slightly. She was displaying an extraordinary pain tolerance.
“If it hurts, just say so,” Zacharias said in a hoarse voice. He wished he could transfer this wound to himself.
“I’m not that delicate,” said Shirley as she raised her head proudly.
He continued cleaning her wound seriously. She felt a little guilty and murmured, “Does your neck still hurt?”
“How dare you hit me. You’ve got quite the nerve. I’ll punish you to stay by my side for the rest of your life, and you’re not allowed to leave.” Zacharias snorted.
She accepted the punishment willingly. “Okay.”
He carefully applied medication and bandaged her wound. Shirley was only wearing a sports bra at the moment. However, there was only concern and tenderness in his gaze.
He brought a basin of hot water and began to wipe her body clean once he was done dressing her wound. She sat there, thoroughly enjoying his service.
“My father has those four masterminds under his custody. Don’t you dare spare them,” Shirley said solemnly.
Zacharias’ eyes revealed intense murderous intent. “I will make them regret living in this world.”
Although his tone was harsh and his words were cruel, his actions were still gentle. Shirley couldn’t help but find this man utterly irresistible.
