Chapter 424

Jacob carried the unconscious Nicole into the ambulance himself, and both men anxiously watched over her during the ride to the hospital. After a series of tests, the ER doctor could not determine the cause of her fainting spell. Hence, they decided to keep her under observation with an IV drip of saline solution. If Nicole did not wake up within an hour, they would transfer her for further tests. Nicole lay motionless on the hospital bed, with Jacob and Griffin keeping watch nearby. Neither man had the energy to fight anymore, both silently willing Nicole to be okay. About an hour later, Nicole's eyes fluttered open. Jacob was immediately at her side, asking, "Coco, how are you feeling?" Nicole weakly shook her head, looking utterly pitiful. Then, she fixed her cold gaze on Griffin and mumbled, "Make him leave." "Coco..." When Griffin hesitated, Nicole continued, "I've always been healthy. Suddenly, I'm fainting for no reason. Don't you have any idea why?" Griffin found himself