ETERNAL LOVE

21: APOLOGY

SIX MONTHS LATER:

AUTHOR'S POV

City hospital,
08:43 pm

Six months passed but there was no sign of Xaden. Sadness engulfed the whole mansion as well as William's heart. The loss of a cheerful soul was missed terribly by everyone but he was nowhere to be found.

The only clue they got was his car parked at New York airport and Sen with him in a CCTV who also disappeared afterwards.

Reed was outside the hospital, purchasing medicines for Anna who is having a low blood pressure problem since Xaden's disappearance and it getting worsen with time.

She has got eye bags and has become skinny and silent. The only name she has on her lips is Xaden's.

It was the fourth time she has taken to the hospital and given IVs.

Reed had a day off so he decided to go with his parents. He brought everything needed, and as soon as he turned he heard he heard a familiar feminine voice.

He lifted his gaze to see Jane walking outside the hospital with a file in her hands. " Jane?" He stopped.

She faced him. " Good evening, sir." She bowed.

Reed gave her a nod. His eyes caught how her grip around the file got tightened.

" Everything alright?" He asked.

Jane hesitated before speaking. " Alice got an eye donor."

Reed grinned. " That's good news." He wasn't able to hide his excitement but Jane was looking dull. It took him a few moments then he understood the reason behind it. " The cost- Have you planned something?" He asked.

" I'm applying for a job on the night shift-" She began only to get cut off.

" Do you think you'll manage the amount this way till the date?" He asked.

She didn't know why she was sharing yet she felt like doing that. " I'll take a loan from the bank-"

" Listen to me. I won't repeat this advice." He cut her off once again." I'll pay for her surgery-"

"I don't need your help-"

" Do. Not. Interrupt." He said in a stern voice.

She lowered her gaze.

" I'm not doing it for free. I'll make a contract even though I know you can't run away, I'll take each penny back because I know this is the only way your pride won't be hurt."

Jane looked up at him as he emphasized the word pride.

Reed sighed thinking why he always ends up sounding rude to her but it's her attitude that makes him show his bossy side.

He's the kind of person who never interferes in anyone's business. The kind who barely advises or not at all but this time it involves Alice.

" Why do you want to help us?" Jane questioned not expecting the reply he gave.

" I'm being straightforward. I like Alice." Her head snapped up at his words." She doesn't know about it yet. Even I got to know about my feelings recently. I'm-" Reed paused as he saw his parents coming out of the hospital. " Just know that I'm not favoring you, I'm favoring her. Think about it." Reed added and went towards Anna to support her.

Jane had her eyes on them until they drove off. She doesn't trust anyone but after spending months in EXR she has concluded that Reed is a responsible person and a man of words.