Chapter 172 The Chains of Fate

Benson stood before the white door of the hospital room, his emotions heavy and complex. Just moments ago, Bella had coldly pushed him out, leaving him unable to hide his embarrassment and disappointment. His face revealed a hint of helplessness and frustration. The entire hallway was eerily quiet, the smell of disinfectant lingering in the air, occasionally punctuated by the faint beeping of machines from nearby rooms, adding to the desolation. William stood in a corner, witnessing everything. As someone who had seen many accidents, he chose not to intervene but to silently observe. His eyes were filled with complex emotions, his gaze fluctuating as it settled on Benson, as if struggling with some internal conflict. The events of the previous night still lingered in his mind—a fire in the neighboring residential area caused by an elderly servant's mistake, with smoke billowing everywhere. The scene had been horrifying. William had been dragged out of his warm bed in the middl