Chapter 303

Sebastian tried to speak, but he couldn't do so. His throat was dry and raw with pain. It felt like shards of glass were lodged inside, and the agony caused him to sweat. Valeria said, "The doctor said the pendant tore your throat and esophagus, but luckily, it didn't reach your stomach. You won't be able to talk for a couple of days. "You can only take liquids. If you want to drink water, you'll have to wait for six hours." She sat down on the chair beside the bed. The overhead light cast both their faces in a pale, ghostly glow. There were no other patients in the ward. Valeria stared at the IV bag and continued calmly, "I've paid the hospital fees. Once your drip is done, I'll leave. You should get some rest. I'll call Mr. Scott when I leave." Sebastian propped himself up with his free hand. His body was still weak and unsteady, so he trembled with the effort. The veins of the back of his hand bulged. He reached for the IV regulator and turned it all the way down, stopping