Chapter 146

At one of the military hospitals. Jared was lying in the hospital bed. Compared to how he looked back on the plane, his face had a lot more color now. Christopher and Bess had gone back to get lunch. Only Emma stayed behind with him in the room. Honestly, Emma wanted to leave too, but Jared had a firm grip on her wrist, so she had no choice but to stick around. Seeing how tight he was holding her, Emma felt super awkward. Her bright eyes were a little wider than usual as she muttered, "Big brother, could you maybe let go of my hand first? It's summer and now my palm's all sweaty." There was a faint smirk flickering in Jared's dark eyes. The soft afternoon light cast a warm glow on his sharp features. "I don't mind." Emma's mouth twitched. Well, I do, big brother... That part she could only scream silently in her heart. Just thinking about what she said at the Imperial Crest Hotel made her want to smack her own mouth. It was pure impulse, and now she had no clue how to dig herself out o