Chapter 244

With a sudden move, Theodore grabbed her wrist. "Don't go."

For some reason, he suddenly felt incredibly insecure and desperately wanted her to stay. Despite his usual stubbornness, at this moment, he seemed as helpless as a child.

Pain could drive people mad, and it could also make them vulnerable. Sometimes, the pain in the heart was worse than any physical wound.

Rosalie looked down at his hand, which was trembling even as it held her wrist. He was clearly in a lot of pain; there was no way he could fake this. His face was pale, and beads of sweat dotted his forehead.

"I'll take you to the hospital now," she said gently. "I'll drive you there, okay?"

Her voice was soothing, as if she were comforting him.

"I don't want to go to the hospital," Theodore said, looking up at her with dark, bottomless eyes. "The doctor prescribed this medicine. I'll be fine in a few days. There's no need to go to the hospital."

Rosalie sat on the edge of the bed. "Then lie down and don't move aroun