In no ti, the four people reached the hospital, the sa hospital where Ivy had been operated on. Their plan to trap Jared and capture him had been a success, and it was all Aria’s brilliantly crafted ploy, making it seem to the entire world that Ivy had been moved to Noah’s mansion when in fact, Ivy hadn’t entered Noah’s mansion at all.
"Dad," Aria entered the ICU while the n remained outside. They allowed the sisters to have their ti as they engaged in conversation of their own.
"Aria, you’re here." Oliver had no idea what happened and how her valiant daughter had fought Jared all on her own. If he did, Aria would be in one hell of a hearing.
"Yes, Dad. What’s wrong?" She noticed the uneasiness on her father’s face and approached him hurriedly.
"It’s nothing, dear. I’ve been sitting here for a long ti. My body’s gone stiff."
Aria felt bad for him. To execute their plan successfully, everyone had gone to Noah’s mansion, leaving only her father with Ivy. Although Kaito did protect him secretly, the man couldn’t take his place in the ICU and watch over Ivy. Only her father could do it.
"Dad, you should go and rest. We’re here. We’ll take care of Ivy now."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, Dad."
Nodding lightly, he exited from the ICU.
"Dad," Noah greeted him the mont he saw him.
"What’s happening, Noah?" Oliver questioned him right away, rendering him speechless.
"What’s happening, Dad?" Noah questioned him back as he maintained a poker face.
"You tell , and don’t you dare lie to . I know sothing big happened today. Otherwise, all of you wouldn’t have vanished at the sa ti."
Oliver had sensed the tension in the air when they had been moving Ivy out of the hospital. Sothing was up, and it beca apparent when the ambulance drove for a while and returned to the sa hospital they had been at. But this ti, they had to move Ivy discreetly, keeping her away from everyone’s eyes.
Oliver had no idea that they had used this thod to trick Jared’s n and on the way, another ambulance with the sa license plate had been used as a smoke bomb to do the sa.
Oliver hadn’t said a word or asked anyone anything at that ti. But that didn’t an he wasn’t curious. He was just waiting for the right ti. While he couldn’t bring himself to ask Aria, he could only seek the n for answers.
"Dad," Noah sighed when he realized that the truth couldn’t be kept a secret any longer. Moreover, the man had the right to know it.
"We caught Jared."
Oliver’s expression morphed into that of terror before being replaced by hatred.
"Is he dead yet?"
"No, Dad. Ivy will kill him. We have kept him captive for now."
Oliver nodded, not knowing what else to say. His emotions were haywire, and he needed so ti alone. So, without another word, he walked away from them.
"Should we go after him?" Joshua was worried for him, and he took a step forward to follow him when Ian stopped him.
"Don’t. Give him so space."
While at least Aria got an opportunity to vent her anger on Jared, the poor man had no choice but to suppress it, and Ian more or less understood what was going through his mind. He needed ti to calm himself down, and if they were to follow him at such a critical mont, it’d only make things awkward and complex.
Having no idea what was happening outside the ICU, Aria took the chair which was previously occupied by her father, and stared at her sister who was deep asleep.
"Ivy, I have so news for you." She started as she caressed her sister’s palm gently.
"We caught the man who put you in this state, Ivy." Even though it was a matter of celebrating, Aria’s voice held no joy. Until Ivy recovered completely and Jared was sent to hell, there was no way she’d celebrate her achievents.
"And I rendered him incapable. He isn’t a man anymore." Aria stated as if she was speaking about sothing insignificant.
"He’s now being kept captive in Noah’s base. Now, all that remains is for you to recover quickly and deal with him yourself."
Aria continued to vent her emotions to her unconscious sister, and it was only when she felt better that she stopped.
"You must be tired of listening to rant. I’ll stop now." Aria finally smiled and sighed deeply before a yawn escaped her lips.
"Good night, Ivy. I’ll see you tomorrow."
Aria left the ICU as well, and a frown marred her face when she noticed her father absent. As if knowing what was running in her mind, Noah replied to her the next instant.
"Dad’s gone to take a breather. He’ll be back soon."
"Oh.."
"I’m going to leave now. I have so work to attend to." Noah glanced at the two n before giving Aria a cryptic gaze. Since Ian and Joshua had decided to watch over Ivy, there was no need for him to stay over. He might as well get so work done and return in the morning.
"Sure. See you in the morning." Ian noticed the tension between the couple, and he shook his head discreetly.
Without waiting another mont, Noah walked away from them, rendering Aria flustered. His stance told her clearly that he was still infuriated with her, and if she didn’t follow him now, she’d be in big trouble later.
"I’m going to leave as well. Ian, take care of Ivy and Dad." With that, Aria ran behind Noah, who didn’t slow down even for a mont.
"Noah, wait for ," Aria shouted, but the man gave her a deaf ear and continued walking. He didn’t stop until he reached the parking lot, and Aria had to make a beeline for it to make it before the doors closed.
"Noah, please. I’m sorry." Aria tried. But the man didn’t even look at her, making her all the more worried.
"Please talk to . I’m really sorry."
The elevator doors separated, and Noah glanced at her before he walked out. For the first ti since she started working at the hospital, Aria cursed the elevator for being fast.
Once again, Aria had to run to keep up with the long-legged man, and they didn’t stop until they reached the parking lot. While Noah took the seat behind the wheel, Aria was quick to take the shotgun. She was worried that he’d leave her behind if she was not swift enough.
"Noah, please talk to ," Aria begged, her face filled with sorrow, and finally the man relented when he couldn’t see her aggrieved face anymore.
"What do you want to talk about, Aria?" He sighed as he started the car.
"Please, forgive . I just..."
"Fine. I forgive you."
Noah’s words shocked Aria for a mont, and she wondered if it was all a dream. But the next instant, she couldn’t stop beaming, and she leaned forward to kiss his cheek.
"Thank you, Noah. Thank you so much. You have no idea how worried I was.
I’m so sorry for not informing you of my plan." Aria continued to rant while Noah didn’t speak a word.
It was only when they had almost reached their house that Aria realized that the man hadn’t spoken a word to her, and her stomach dropped instantly. There was sothing wrong with him. She sensed it, she felt it. Noah had never been this distant, and it didn’t have to take her a minute more to realize that he was still annoyed with her.
"Noah, are you still furious with ?" Aria started as Noah drove inside their mansion.
"No, Aria. I’m not."
Aria bit her lip and stared at him as he pulled over right in front of the doors. He didn’t speak a word more as he got out, and Aria had no choice but to follow him.
"Noah..."
"Aria, I have so work to handle. You go ahead and get so rest."
"But..."
Noah didn’t wait for Aria to speak at all before he entered the mansion and directly walked towards the study, leaving her all alone outside.
Aria felt tears sting her eyes. It was only then did she realize what a ss she had created. She had ssed up big ti, and she had no idea how to deal with it.
Dragging her body inside the mansion, she noticed him enter his study before the door closed. Aria felt miserable, and she entered their room slowly. Even though she was hurt by his cold actions, she knew she had hurt him more by not being truthful with him.
"I’m so sorry, Noah," Aria mumbled as she thought of ways to pacify him.
"Think, Aria, think. There has to be so way to appease him." She started pacing back and forth as she thought of ways to reduce his anger. But she ca short. She couldn’t think of anything at that mont. Her mind was completely blank.
Eventually, she ca up with only one thing, and that was to kneel before him and beg for forgiveness. Deciding to go ahead with this plan, Aria stood outside the study and hesitated for a mont before she finally knocked on the door.
At first, there was no sound. But when she knocked on the door again, she heard Noah’s voice, and she entered the study.
"What is it, Aria?" Noah sighed as he gave her a tired look.
"I am really sorry, Noah. Please forgive ." Aria kneeled right before him, surprising the man with her actions.
"Please."
Noah jumped to his feet imdiately and stopped her from kneeling. "What are you doing, Aria?"
"Please don’t be angry with anymore. I’m willing to do anything. Please."
Noah went silent at her words and gave her a look that she couldn’t decipher.
"Anything?"
"Anything."
"Think about it," Noah warned her. "I’ll not be lenient."
"It doesn’t matter. I’ll do anything if that curbs your anger." Aria stated with resolve, not knowing the danger she was inviting upon herself.
"Fine. You said it yourself. Don’t bla later on."
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