Suddenly, her phone started ringing.
Haley fumbled through Ste’s bag, pulling out the phone and ncing at the screen.
Matthew’s name sent a jolt of nervousness through her.
Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Haley answered, “Matthew…”
“Why are you answering Ste’s phone? Where is she?” Matthew asked sternly.
Suddenly, he heard Ste’s cry in the background.
Matthew tensed.
“What happened? Put Ste on!”
“Ste hurt her hand by the cafe door.
It’s bleeding a lot,” Haley chocked out.
Matthew’s heart lurched.
He hadn’t expected Ste to get hurt while he was away for a moment.
“Did you call an ambnce? I’m on my way.
”
Just then, the wail of a siren filled the air.
“The ambnce is here,” Haley said hurriedly.
“I’m taking her to the hospital.
”
The call ended abruptly.
Haley stowed the phone and helped the paramedics get Ste into the ambnce.
Inside the ambnce, a doctor tended to Ste’s wound.
Initially, Haley feigned excessive concern.
But as Ste grew distracted, she fell silent, observing quietly.
Slipping her phone out of sight, Haley sent a quick message to Kristian.
“It’s done.
Your turn.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content.
”
At the hospital, Ste was whisked into a treatment room, Haley following close behind.
The doctor examined the X-rays, then spoke calmly.
“Two broken fingers.
They’ll need
to be immobilized for at least a month.
”
Ste’s face paled.
“How long before I can draw again?” she asked anxiously.
The doctor sighed.
“Drawing? You need at least two months ofplete rest.
No movement.
Otherwise, you risk permanent damage.
”
Ste’s eyes welled up.
Her expression grew dejected.
The door suddenly burst open, revealing a frantic Matthew.
His eyes fell on Ste’s hand, encased in a bulky bandage, and his heart sank.
Anger red in him.
“Who did this to her?” he demanded, his gaze shing towards Haley.
Flustered by his outburst, Haley stammered, “I-I don’t know.
I was inside the cafe and didn’t see what happened.
Ste was already hurt when I came out.
”
Matthew’s scowl remained firmly in ce.