Chapter 2086

The moment Hugo regained consciousness, he immediately began speaking nonstop. "Abigail, we've been through life and death together. Surely, you must feel a little differently about me now, right? If it ever happens again, I'd still take a knife for you without hesitation. "If you agreed to be with me, I'd start working out the minute I'm discharged. Next time, I'll make sure I can protect you properly. "…I've been talking for ages. Don't you have any kind of response?" "Whatever," Abigail replied flatly. "Just 'whatever'?" Hugo frowned, clearly frustrated. "I'm a patient here! Can't you show a little more care?" "Nope," Abigail snapped, her mind preoccupied with Helen's safety, leaving her no patience for him. "Patients should talk less and rest more." "By that logic, I might as well stop breathing," Hugo muttered, hurt in his voice. "I'm going downstairs to pick up your sister," Abigail said, using it as an excuse to leave. "Hey, don't leave me here alone!" Hugo called after