Chapter 923 Extra Story 61 Of Aaron Taunt (1/2)
With a deep breath, Ximena tried to pull herself together. With the same level of indifference in her voice, she replied, ”I'm going for a walk.” She made sure that her tone didn't reveal how angry she was at Aaron, or that something was heavy on her mind. And just like her before she was hospitalized, her simple and calm words always showed some arrogance.
Ring!
The phone in Aaron's pocket suddenly rang. For a split second, he took her eyes off of Ximena and fished out his phone from his pockets. After that, he answered the called. He did not open his mouth to speak, but listened to the voice on the other side of the line.
”Aaron,” Gale said with a sigh. ”We will reserve a seat for you tonight, no matter you come or not.”
Aaron's eyelids twitched a bit. He hung up the phone and walked out of the elevator. ”Are you sure about going out... like this?” To be fair, Ximena was only wearing her nightgown, and she didn't have any coat.
While the weather in QY Island didn't go too low, it was always a bit cool in late autumn.
Without waiting for Ximena to speak, he took off his jacket and draped it over her. After that, she pulled inside the elevator and pressed a button.
Aaron's movements were calm and flowed without any force. They then descended, without any spoken word between them, and they went to the hospital gardens. Regardless of whether other people were watching or not, Aaron took Ximena's hand, held it tight, and they strolled through the gardens.
”You don't look well,” Ximena stated, as she gazed at Aaron's face. Her voice was calm and caring, but her expression was flat, as if the statement was only made for formality.
”I accidentally caught a cold,” Aaron's replied, his tone also very flat. ”Since you currently have a weakened immunity, I decided to avoid the hospital and not come to see you.”
Upon hearing these words, Ximena felt like a lightning struck her. ”Your Highness,” she started, her voice polite, but in the most cartoonish and mocking way. ”You shouldn't say those words. Very