The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1450

Alaric fought to suppress the rising tide of anxiety and concern within him, struggling to sound composed when he finally found the words to ask. His heartbeat thundered in his ears, fearful of hearing the worst possible news.

After all, a car accident can range from a minor scrape to a major catastrophe. In the worst-case scenario, it could mean a one-way trip to the morgue. Best case, it might involve a few broken bones or some scrapes and bruises.

The very thought of the word "morgue" made Alaric's blood run cold, and he silently prayed he wouldn't hear it from the nurse's lips.

The nurse, her collar crumpled from Alaric's anxious grip, tried to compose herself despite the imposing presence of the man before her.

Alaric, with his striking looks and noble demeanor, was clearly a man of wealth and influence, exuding an intimidating aura that was both frightening and inexplicably thrilling.

The nurse, barely in her twenties, had never encountered such a handsome man in the flesh. Stealing a glance at Alaric, she felt her heart flutter with a mix of fear and attraction.

Though he had been somewhat rough with her moments before, she was still eager to assist him. "Sir, please come with me. I'll help you find the information you need," the nurse said, leading Alaric to the surgical ward.

Upon inquiring at the nurse's station, they learned that a woman named Hertha was in the intensive care unit.

"Intensive care?" Alaric's entire body tensed, his complexion turning ashen, his heart constricting as if caught in a vice.

"The patient's file is here. Take a look," the head nurse said, handing over Hertha's medical records to Alaric.

The doctor's handwriting was a scribbled mess, indecipherable to Alaric, especially in his current state of mind. He flipped through the pages haphazardly, then, unable to discern the medical jargon, demanded, "Please, just tell me how she's doing."

The head nurse, taken aback by his commanding presence, replied, "The patient sustained a head injury. She was bleeding profusely upon arrival, but thankfully, we managed to stabilize her. She's been in intensive care for observation. If she doesn't develop a fever or any other complications, she'll be moved to a regular room."