Husband With Benefits
Chapter 641: Held

Chapter 641: Held

"How is he doing, doctor?" the man asked in a low, strained voice, his concern etched deeply in his furrowed brow.

"He is stable for now, but he’s sustained significant injuries. He’s suffered a concussion, multiple lacerations, and a few broken ribs. He’s lucky to be alive."

The man’s expression hardened, his jaw tightening. "When will he wake up?"

The doctor hesitated, choosing his words carefully. "Given his condition and the severity of the head trauma, I’d estimate he’ll regain consciousness in about four to five days. But there are no guarantees. This is a small hospital, and we lack the facilities to handle more complex issues if they arise, especially not for severe trauma cases like this."

The man’s gaze sharpened, his eyes narrowing. "What are you saying, doctor?"

The doctor met his gaze, holding it steady. "I recommend transferring him to a larger hospital as soon as possible. A facility with better resources and specialized care will significantly improve his chances of a full recovery. Here, we can only provide basic treatment and monitoring. If his condition worsens, we may be unable to save him."

"Can’t he be shifted when he has recovered a bit?" The man asked irritably.

The doctor nodded but added, "He can, but the sooner he gets advanced care, the better. It’s the best option for him."

The man sighed, his shoulders sagging. "I am sorry, doctor, but at the moment, the best option for him is to stay here. There are people looking for him who might want to hurt him."

The doctor nodded and left the room quietly, casting one last look at the man before closing the door behind him. He never would have agreed to something like this if the man hadn’t shown his police identification card. But despite confirming the man was an officer of the law, the entire situation made him wary.

After the doctor left, the room fell into an uneasy silence. The man glanced down at Gabe Frost, lying motionless on the bed, and sighed heavily. He knew the doctor was right, but the risks of moving Gabe were too high. He couldn’t afford to let Gabe fall into the wrong hands.

He took a deep breath, then reached for a chair and sat down beside the bed, his mind racing. He needed to decide whether to inform Gabe’s family about the situation. They might have already discovered his identity, but reaching him wouldn’t be easy.

With a sigh, he stared at the unconscious man and shook his head, his frustration bubbling to the surface. "I did try to warn you about Savoy. Now see what he did! Damn it! If you had been more careful, things would have been so different!"

He paused, his eyes narrowing as he continued to speak to the unconscious Gabe. "What would have happened if I hadn’t been following you and reached the accident site immediately? You would have been dead. You’re the only person standing between poor Autumn and that horrible man. What would have happened to them then?"

He glanced at his phone, debating again whether to make the call to Gabe’s family. Ultimately, he decided against it. The fewer people who knew about Gabe’s location, the better. Even though Gabe’s brothers trusted each other, he couldn’t risk them knowing where Gabe was until they agreed to help him achieve his goals.

A nurse entered the room quietly, her footsteps barely audible on the linoleum floor. She checked Gabe’s vitals and adjusted the IV drip, her movements efficient and practiced. She glanced at the man, her eyes curious but respectful. "If you need anything, just let us know," she said softly before leaving the room, closing the door gently behind her.

His eyes narrowed. He did not like this situation. The nurse seemed too interested in him and in Gabe. He’d have to move the from here soon.

A little while later, the door burst open, and the panicked doctor rushed in, his face pale. "You need to leave, now," he said urgently.

The man stood up, his demeanor calm but his eyes sharp. "What’s going on?"

The doctor wrung his hands, his voice trembling. "Another police officer and a man came looking for the patient. That man looks like the patient. They... they you were a suspect and you had kidnapped this man."

The man’s expression hardened. These Frosts were really smart, if they’d reached this place so soon. After all, this place could barely be called a clinic let alone a hospital... "What did you tell them?"

The doctor shook his head frantically. "I sent them away! I didn’t want to get involved in any mess. I told them we didn’t have anyone by that description here."

The man stepped closer to the doctor, his presence intimidating. "You realize you’ve lied to the police, right? That makes you a criminal now. If you don’t want to be punished as an accomplice, you better stay quiet about this."

The doctor’s eyes widened in fear. "I-I understand. I won’t say a word, I promise. But please, you need to leave. Don’t bring trouble to us."

Since they’ve already left, then there is no need to panic. I’ll shift him tomorrow."

"But..."

The officer inhaled sharply and pulled out his gun," Doctor, I’ve been dealing with a lot of troubles. Be careful that you do not trouble me. I’ve already paid you for your silence and said that I will leave tomorrow. If you want to argue more, then I have a better way to silence you."

The doctor nodded vigorously, sweat beading on his forehead as he stammered and stepped back, "I understand. I’ll do everything I can to kee you comfortable until you’re ready to move him."

It seemed involving the Frost brothers was now imperative. Which meant, he would have to make arrangements to go further...He sighed and looked at the unconscious man on the bed. If only this man had not gone to confront that woman yesterday, all this would not have happened...

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