Chapter 206 Forget About Marrying Into the Howard Family

The dense trees along the slope offered little protection as Whitney and Noel collided with a thick tree trunk. Whitney barely registered the impact before she heard Noel grunt in pain. She wanted to speak, to ask if he was okay, but darkness consumed her as she fainted against him. When she regained consciousness, the sharp smell of disinfectant filled her nostrils. Slowly opening her eyes, she saw the stark white ceiling above and a nurse beside her, adjusting an IV bottle. "Ms. Spencer, you're awake," the nurse said, noticing her gaze. Whitney let out a soft "Mmm," trying to sit up, but the sharp sting across her body stopped her. "Ahh—" she winced. The nurse quickly supported her. "You're fine, just some dehydration and minor injuries. We've already treated the abrasions." Whitney nodded, piecing together what had happened. At that moment, the door opened, and Westley walked in. The nurse raised the bed slightly for Whitney before leaving them alone. "Whit, you scared m