35- Safe Haven

Her fingers got splinted in no time. Dr. Jonas seemed to be in a hurry. As if he wanted to get rid of the clumsy couple in no time.

When they came out of his room, River was surprised to see uniformed guards standing outside.

A man almost of the same height as Marwick walked to them with a subtle smile on his face.

“Garner. How are you?” he extended his hand for a handshake.

“Ah, Jeff. You are here in time.” Marwick remarked shaking his hand and then turning to River, “he is my prior bodyguard. The best in the security industry.” River nodded her head to greet the man.

“Why has Marwick called the guard to the hospital?” she thought to herself and got the answer in no time.

“She is River Brown. The reason I called you here. I want tight security around her.” River was speechless when she heard it.

Marwick Garner hired a bodyguard for me?

“Please ask your men not to give away any information about her. Not even her name. They are supposed to stay quiet.”

“Don’t worry, Mr. Garner. I will