Chapter 76 Jude's Apprentice

Late at night, Evelyn was curled up on the couch with her laptop balanced on her knees. Her fingers flew across the keyboard. Her expression was focused. The coffee sitting in front of her had gone completely cold. After a long while, she finally looked away and took a small sip. Just then, the ward door was shoved open following a loud bang. Hugo strode in. Evelyn immediately closed the document and frowned as she demanded, "Why are you here?" Hugo was already carrying a lot of pent-up anger. Seeing the rejection on her face only made it worse. He walked over and noticed the research books by her side. His gaze darkened. Evelyn reacted quickly and shoved the books behind the couch. He said nothing. Instead, he snatched the coffee from her hand and scolded her, "Who said you could drink cold coffee? Do you even know what condition your body is in?" She lowered her gaze, feeling a little guilty. She had always been a coffee drinker—especially when she was busy or stuck creativel