Chapter 748
Chapter 748:
Meanwhile, Anika—who had gone to Water Moon Community to retrieve Annabel’s computer—had just arrived at the hospital. As she walked toward the ward, she saw Candace coming out with a grim expression. Anika couldn’t help but feel puzzled.
The instant Candace noticed her, she put on a sweet, innocent smile. “Miss Mendoza, I’m here to visit Ron and Miss Hewitt p>
Anika gave her a brief nod and walked straight into the ward.
She set down everything Annabel had asked her to bring. Then her eyes landed on the two bowls in front of them. She walked over and reached for them, her voice tightening with worry.
“I just saw Candace. Did she bring these?” Anika asked. “I’ll have someone test them. Who knows if she might have put poison in them p>
Anika had spent years in the business world and had seen every kind of vile tactic people used to get what they wanted. Still, she had never met anyone as disgusting—or as unhinged—as Candace. It seemed to her that every woman around Rupert was crazy.
Anika’s reaction made Annabel laugh. “Don’t worry. There’s no poison in the soup p>
After a brief pause, Annabel shot Rupert a glare and added, “Do you really think Candace would poison the man she loves so much p>
Rupert’s lips curved into a faint, sly smile. Annabel looked adorable when she was jealous.
Only then did Anika finally relax. “I was just worried p>
She handed Annabel the computer and the fabric. “Here are the things you needed. I’m leaving now p>
Anika felt it would be inappropriate to stay any longer.
After Anika left, Annabel glanced at Rupert. Seeing him absorbed in some documents, she didn’t want to disturb him.
She sifted through what Anika had brought, pulled out a pen and a sketchbook, and began designing the engagement outfits for herself and Rupert.
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When Annabel had proposed to Rupert, she already had a clear image of what they would wear at the engagement party. Before long, she became completely engrossed in the design.
When she finally looked up, she realized Rupert had been watching her.
Rupert glanced at the sketch and asked, “Are you designing our engagement outfits? They’re very beautiful p>
Annabel set the pen down. Suddenly, something crossed her mind, and she looked at Rupert’s legs with suspicion. “Your legs… are you really crippled? Why do I feel like you’re even more nimble than normal people p>
“It’s Dr. Finch’s diagnosis,” Rupert said quietly. “Do you think I would lie to you about that p>
He lowered his head. The gentleness in his eyes vanished, replaced by gloom.
He turned his wheelchair away, his voice dejected. “If you regret your decision to marry me, I won’t force you p>
Annabel’s heart ached. She hurried to explain, “I didn’t mean it like that. I just want you to know I’m here if you need anything. You shouldn’t push yourself to do everything alone when your leg is injured. You’re overburdening it p>