After finishing his tasks, he went downstairs and saw Scarlett Xavier getting an infusion, curled up on the sofa, looking very exhausted.
Other patients there for infusions had family members accompanying them—either their partners, parents, or friends—but she was the only one alone.
He stood to the side, looking at her pale little face; she was doing fine yesterday, how did she fall ill today!
He thought about his cursed fate with wives and recalled his previous fiancées who had met with incidents...
Julian Rhodes couldn't help but frown.
Although Old Du said the fortune teller predicted nothing would happen to her, but who could guarantee what the fortune teller said?
It always seemed that any woman involved with him met a bad end, he even feared this himself now.
...
As he watched the medicine in the infusion bottle running out, Scarlett Xavier didn't notice, so Julian Rhodes walked over.
The nurse saw him and said, "Director Rhodes?"
Julian Rhodes rarely appeared, maybe a few times in a year, and his sudden appearance almost made her think she was mistaken.
Julian Rhodes had a cold, indifferent expression, an aura full of distance, making others reluctant to glance at him too much, feeling it was a kind of offense.
Julian Rhodes pointed to the almost finished IV bottle, "The medicine's finished."
The nurse noticed and quickly came to replace it for Scarlett Xavier.
Scarlett Xavier had dozed off for a bit, but didn't dare sleep deeply since she was still under infusion, and upon hearing some noise, she raised her head to see Julian Rhodes standing right in front of her.
Huh, why was he here?
Was she having a fever dream?
However, she quickly came to her senses, remembering he worked here; he was still in his work attire—running into him wasn't strange.
She proactively said, "What a coincidence!"
Julian Rhodes, frowning, asked, "Why are you here alone? Where's your family?"
After asking, he paused for a moment.
It seemed like he was also considered her family.
Scarlett Xavier didn't mind, saying, "Everyone's busy. I caught a cold, so I just came for an infusion."
She glanced at the drip, "Huh, it's already been changed!"
Julian Rhodes said nothing.
Scarlett Xavier asked, "What are you doing here? Aren't you busy?"
She wasn't conceited enough to think Julian Rhodes came down specifically to see her.
However, in truth, he did come for her.
Upon hearing her question, Julian Rhodes replied, "Something to handle."
After speaking, he walked away, still with that unapproachable cold demeanor, like he didn't want to talk to her at all.
Scarlett Xavier watched him leave and continued leaning on the sofa for her infusion.
A few minutes later, the young nurse approached, "Scarlett Xavier."
Scarlett Xavier opened her eyes, saying, "Doctor, what's up?"
The young nurse reached out, taking down the IV bottle, "Come with me this way."
Following her behind, Scarlett Xavier felt puzzled, but didn't ask.
Apart from the main hall, there was a dedicated resting room in the infusion area. The young nurse led her directly into the room with a hospital bed, saying, "You can lie down here."
"This is nice!" Scarlett Xavier was somewhat surprised that the young nurse specifically found her a spot.
Scarlett Xavier lay down on the bed; it was, of course, much more comfortable than sitting on the sofa outside.
The young nurse tucked her in, gossiping, "So you're a relative of Director Rhodes! I thought it was odd for him to come down today! He usually doesn't come down."
Scarlett Xavier was slightly surprised, "Really?"
So, was it Julian who arranged this for her?
The young nurse said, "Yes! He's busy; this isn't his responsibility. Director Rhodes is quite famous in our hospital. He's very skilled and good-looking. I wonder what kind of woman will eventually get such a man."