Chapter 75

Noelle clenched her jaw, remembering the first time she had seen something like this happen to Sebastian at the Cole residence. That day, his face had flushed an alarming shade of red, and his breathing had turned shallow and strained. ... She had waited outside his hospital ward, anxiety twisting in her chest, and hurried over the moment the doctor stepped out. The young physician's expression was serious, almost detached, which made her heart jump into her throat. Thankfully, the doctor, Jason Holt, shook his head. "Mr. Cole is fine. But his condition is private. We can't disclose details without his consent." Noelle nodded, understanding. "Is he feeling better now? Can I see him?" Jason gave a slight nod, his eyes lingering on her with a look she didn't register as she rushed to get inside. The private ward was quiet, and Sebastian looked like his usual self again. The sickly flush on his face had faded, and every trace of that earlier moment of weakness was gone. Noelle f