Chapter 324: Chapter 324: Hayden Crawford’s Right Arm Is Disabled
What?
Serena Sterling shuddered slightly; she wanted Tiana Ford’s information, so it appeared by her bedside?
"Dad, who brought this?" Serena asked.
When Serena had her accident, both Orlando Sterling and Iris Blue became very alert. There were bodyguards guarding outside the hospital room 24 hours a day, and they stayed with her all the time. It was just yesterday that Iris went home to pick up some clothes, which didn’t take more than an hour. During that time, he went to use the bathroom, and when he came out, the sealed envelope was already by Serena’s bedside.
This whole thing was very strange.
"Serena, only a handful of people could have done something this discreetly under my nose. I’ve already checked the hospital’s surveillance footage, but nothing showed up. I still don’t know who it was for the time being, but whoever it is, they’re very formidable." Orlando said seriously.
Serena suddenly thought of someone—Seth Sullivan!
When she was in Bayside, she felt Seth wasn’t the same Seth she knew before. He had become very mysterious, as if he was harboring some powerful force.
Was it Seth Sullivan?
"Dad, let’s not worry about this for now. Anyway, this person isn’t an enemy but a friend. They’re here to help us."
"Alright, Serena, since you’ve just woken up, get some more rest. I’ll get the doctor to give you a full check-up. That way, I can be at ease." Orlando went to get the doctor.
Serena herself was a doctor, and she knew there was nothing wrong with her body. She opened the file she had in her hand and took out Tiana Ford’s information.
Actually, Tiana’s background was quite clean without much to note. As Serena flipped to the last page, her bright pupils narrowed slightly.
Just then, footsteps were heard outside. It was Principal Tucker leading students from A University to visit her.
Iris Blue went out and started chatting with Principal Tucker; Conner Wright led everyone inside, surrounding Serena.
Serena, the day you disappeared really scared us to death. Fortunately, you came through unscathed.
Serena, you must get plenty of rest. You look like you’ve lost weight.
Everyone chattered, offering care and comfort, warming Serena’s heart. She knew that during her disappearance, A University had even fought with T University. Although she hadn’t been at A University long, it already felt like a warm family.
Serena looked around but didn’t see Tiana, so she asked, "Where’s Tiana? Why didn’t she come?"
At the mention of Tiana, everyone’s expressions turned peculiar. Conner said, "Serena, you probably don’t know yet, but the Academy’s selection ended that day, and one of the three spots was Tiana’s. She’s officially entered the Academy now."
Everyone was furious,
Serena, on the day we were fighting with T University, Tiana didn’t participate at all. She went off to the selection as if nothing had happened.
We don’t blame her. Everyone has their own choices, and we won’t morally coerce anyone. However, when we asked her to visit you, she said she couldn’t. She’s packed up and left A University, and even blocked all of us.
Tiana is such an ingrate. Usually, she follows you around, pretending to be a close sister, but she deceived all of us!
Serena, you’ve already missed this year’s Academy selection. The next chance is next year, and now the rumors outside are particularly nasty. They’re saying that you were already... by those men in black...
The words were left unfinished as a few classmates exchanged glances, signaling not to speak carelessly.
Conner said, "Serena, don’t listen to those rumors. They’re jealous of you and want to tarnish your name. The innocent will clear themselves, no need to feel sad because of them."
Serena knew she was at a tremendous loss this time. She missed this year’s Academy selection, and with her tense relationship with Old Man Knight, who had already said she would absolutely never be allowed to set foot inside the Academy’s doors, her chance to join was slim.
As for the rumors outside, she could already guess. Recently, she had been in the spotlight, then suddenly got kidnapped by several men. Although she was rescued, no one knew what happened in the car.
Those ill-intentioned people were vividly describing salacious stories, saying she had been toyed with, elaborating on the details. People love gossip, especially those colorful stories, and it’s likely spread through the grapevine.
Serena never imagined she would become the leading lady of such scandals one day.
However, Serena felt increasingly grateful. Though she was intelligent, independent, and courageous by nature, she was still a 20-year-old girl, reserved and self-respecting, valuing her reputation. Being taken onto a car by several men could destroy any girl, perhaps someday she might move on, but the internal scars would never fully heal.
Fortunately, her father arrived in time. If he had been a step late, she wouldn’t know what would happen to her now.
Serena was even more determined to take care of her parents, Orlando and Iris, for the rest of their lives!
Serena comforted her classmates with a few words, then chatted about other topics. Everyone was cheerful, saying they would come to get her discharged in a few days.
Principal Tucker left with the students from A University. Serena felt she had been lying down for two days, so she got out of bed and took a walk.
Walking out of her ward, Serena went into the corridor. Soon, she saw a tall, handsome figure up ahead—it was Hayden Crawford!
Serena paused, not expecting to see him in the hospital.
Why was he here?
Next to Hayden was an attending doctor in a white coat, speaking quietly to him and even touching his right arm.
What happened to his right arm?
He was standing sideways, and Serena could see half his handsome profile from her angle. Now his right arm was hanging down, limp and weak.
Serena, being a doctor, instantly noticed the abnormality in his right arm. It seemed to have suffered major trauma, hanging lifelessly there.
Serena’s bright pupils contracted sharply. Was his right arm... crippled?
What happened to him?
She felt a painful tug at her heart and quickly stepped forward.
But at that moment, a delicate figure ran over. It was Anabelle Rathborne, who ran to Hayden’s side, affectionately holding his well left arm.
Serena’s steps froze, feeling as if her feet weighed a thousand pounds, unable to move another step.
The attending doctor left, and Anabelle turned to Hayden with a sweet smile, "Brother Hayden, let’s go back."
Just as they turned around, Hayden saw Serena in the corridor ahead.
Their eyes met.