A flicker of suspicion crossed Vincent’s face—could it be possible?
At that moment, Katelyn’s eyes fluttered open, her expression one of confusion. She had passed out suddenly, and the last clear memory she had was of Carol’s successful surgery. For the moment, her life was not in immediate danger.
With a look of concern, Vincent asked her, “How are you feeling? Is there any discomfort?”
Katelyn’s eyes widened in surprise, and then she remembered her Hades persona and lowered her voice intentionally. “Mr. Adams, what brings you here?”
Right after her question, Katelyn felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. Her heart raced—she had forgotten to switch her phone to silent. Why would Vincent be calling her right now? Perhaps he had come to the hospital and couldn’t locate her?
Vincent turned to fetch her a glass of warm water, his penetrating gaze suggesting he had questions of his own.
“Where did Katelyn go? Why does her phone end up with you?” This question alone made Katelyn realize that Vincent was already harboring suspicions about her identity.
It was time for her to put her acting abilities to the test. She pretended to be startled and pulled the phone from her pocket.
“Katelyn must have left it with me by accident this morning when she came and requested my help with Mrs. Wheeler’s detox.”
Katelyn quickly devised a believable excuse, thankful that her mask concealed her face. Vincent couldn’t see her full expression and had to rely on reading her eyes.
“Then where is she now?” he asked again.
Katelyn reclined against the headboard, adopting a contemplative look. “Katelyn mentioned that she was unable to locate the Spring Snow Herb last night. I provided her with a herbalist’s address, hoping it would help us find what we needed.”
Vincent’s gaze intensified as he studied the brown eyes before him, noting how they differed from Katelyn’s. Her eyes appeared straightforward, yet they masked deeper thoughts.
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“I see. When Katelyn gets back, have her call me,” Vincent said.
Katelyn responded with a nonchalant nod and a simple, “Okay.” Despite her casual demeanor, Vincent’s scrutinizing look lingered; he remained unconvinced by her story.
“Who leaves home without their phone nowadays?” he thought. Yet, Vincent couldn’t definitively disprove her explanations. He needed more evidence to confirm his suspicions.
Katelyn massaged her temples, trying to ease the dizziness. The effects of a sleepless night were evident in her weariness. Find the newest release on Find?Novel.net
A wave of relief washed over Katelyn as Vincent seemed to drop the subject. However, his intense gaze soon fixed on her once more.
Vincent casually inquired, “You seem very tired. Did you have trouble sleeping last night?”
Katelyn had indeed spent the entire night alongside him, searching for the Spring Snow Herb. It was understandable for Katelyn to be tired, but why did Hades appear so utterly drained too?
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