Chapter 793

From taking Sean to the hospital and going through the registration process, seeing the doctor, getting him on an IV drip, and waiting for it to finish, it had been at least seven hours, stretching from noon until nightfall. Nadine, who had low blood sugar, hadn't had a sip of water for more than seven hours, and her anxiety only worsened things. As soon as she stood up, her vision blurred, and she felt herself toppling forward. She couldn't tell if it was just a figment of her imagination, but it felt as though a pair of gentle yet strong hands caught her when she was about to fall. Even through the fabric, she could feel the warmth of that person's palms. Although he wasn't hot to the touch, the feel of that person's skin sent her heart racing. Too weak to hold herself up, she leaned against him. The familiar, fresh scent of the ocean filled her senses, and even without looking, she knew who it was. "Brad? Thank you. Please put me on the bed. I just need to lie down for a minute