CHAPTER 36

Nancy’s brows raised in surprise as she shifted her gaze toward Adrian, a nervous smile breaking out on her lips. “S-sir, you’re here too? Well, uh…my little brother is admitted in this hospital because he has a heart condition and I was just discussing his treatments with the doctor.” she explained in a shaky voice.

The doctor whose name tag identified him as Dr. Evans, darted his eyes from Nancy to Adrian, his brows creasing into a frown at the polite way she was talking to him. “And who might you be?” he questioned, gazing pointedly at Adrian.

“That’s not important.” Adrian brushed off the question. “From what I overheard, it seems you’re refusing to attend to this lady. May I ask why?”

Dr. Evans scoffed, a dismissive snort escaping his lips. Who was this shabbily dressed buffoon to question him? “I don’t see how it’s any of your concern. It’s between me and her.”

Nancy, sensing the budding tension between Adrian and the doctor, spoke up with a calming smile directed at Adrian. “Si