The billionaire's only desire-Chapter 92: hospital

With their fingers intertwined, River and Maya rushed through the hospital doors, gunning straight for the reception desk.

"Dalton Black. Where is he?" River frantically asked the nurse behind the counter.

The nurse’s eyes widened slightly. "Dr. Oliver..... are you not supposed to be performing surgery at the moment? "

"Great." River rolled his eyes. "Seriously? Everyone working in this hospital knows who I am. Are you new?"

"Y-Yes. "

River huffs, looking down at the nurse like a nuisance he wished to get rid of. "I’m his twin, I don’t have time for this. Where is Dalton Black?"

"Uhh, Doctor Oliver’s brother?"

River groans, his patience wearing off further. "Yes, my brother where is he?."

"He is in Surgery at the moment. "

"And who is performing the surgery?"

"The Director of the hospital. " The nurse answered, as she pretended to be doing something on the computer in front of her to avoid River’s solemn gaze.

River let go of Maya’s hand and rubbed his palms over his face in relief. "My brother’s life is in good hands. "

"Maya, " River offered her a smile. "That’s Haven’s dad, and he is Oliver’s mentor. He is one of the best surgeons to ever live."

Maya wanted to smile back at him, to express her relief but her jinx sorrowful face won’t allow her to. "Dalton is going to live. "

"Yes," River pulled her into a consoling hug. "it’s going to be okay, Maya. You will see."

"I believe that now, " she gripped into the little hope that sparked in her heart.

"You need to sit down while we wait for the surgery to be over," River said as he broke the hug.

"I will rather stand."

"Don’t be stubborn. You look pretty shaken up; you might pass out if you remain on your feet." River pushed.

"Come, let’s find someplace to sit. "

River wrapped his arm around Maya’s shoulders as he led her to the ER waiting room.

The place was packed with patients’ families and friends as they nervously waited for good or bad news from the doctors.

"Too crowded, " let’s go to the waiting room exclusive for VIP patients’ families. "

Maya’s brows raised slightly. "Too much privilege. " She remarked, shaking her head.

River grinned. "Not our fault we were born rich."

"It has its benefits. " Maya remarked. She is kind of grateful; thanks to this privilege, the director of the hospital is the one performing Dalton’s surgery, and not any ordinary surgeon.

The VIP waiting room was too luxurious to be a hospital waiting room. This is what wealth can do.

River nudged Maya to sit down. "Relax, sister-in-law I will go get you coffee,"

"I don’t take coffee. Caffeine is bad for me. "

"Hmm, what about tea.?"

Maya nods. "Tea is fine. "

"Stay put, I’m going to the hospital cafeteria to get it for you. "

"Thanks." Maya watched River leave, guilt washing over her. River was being too nice and considerate with her. She is undeserving of it after putting his brother’s life in danger.

Aiden on the other hand, will make her pay for doing this. He will end her pathetic life. He is unforgiving. And she want that to happen. She doesn’t think she can live with this guilt.

"Maya? "

Maya lifted her head, and her breath seized in her lungs. "H-Haven." Maya slowly hauls to her feet. She has forgotten all about her friends.

"Oh, Maya. " Haven embraced her, but Maya’s arms remained rigid at her side. "One of the doctors I’m friends with called, informing me about what happened. My father is the best surgeon in the world. He is going to save Dalton’s life."

"Y-You A-re O-okay. " Maya shutters as she stared at Haven like she was a ghost.

Haven frowned. "Y-yes. Why wouldn’t I be okay?

"Where is Laura and Natalia?"

"Laura is with her boyfriend but I called her; she will soon be here, and Natalia is also on her way with her boss, Marcello. And I was with my fiance if you are wondering about that too." Haven added.

"So you guys were not together tonight?"

Haven’s eyes darted across Maya’s face. "Yes, Were we supposed to be together?"

Maya’s chest tightened, her knees wobbled, and she had to sit down to prevent herself from falling

She was tricked. Her friends were never in danger.

The video wasn’t real?

But she heard Natalia scream. Or was it all illusions?

Maya rammed her fingers through her hair. Her mind was muddled up, she was going insane.

She was manipulated into accidentally shooting her boyfriend. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

She is such a fool.

Dalton is going to die because of her stupidity

Suddenly, she felt shortness of breath as she slouched down from the couch into the floor. Her whole body trembled, she felt like someone was crushing her windpipe.

"Oh my God! Maya, what is wrong with you? Should I call a doctor.?" Haven frets.

"She is experiencing a panic attack, " someone said. Maya couldn’t tell who it was, as her eyes were closed and she was struggling to breathe.

"Maya, it’s me, Marcello. " Maya felt him stroke her hand. "Take a deep breath "

"I can’t. I’m choking." Maya held her throat as she gagged.

"No, you are not. Take it slow, one breath at a time." Marcello’s voice sounded soothing in Maya’s ears.

She took in a deep breath, then another.

"Do you want Dalton to wake up to see you in this state?"

Maya shakes her head,

"I thought as much. Take another deep breath. "

Maya took a third, following Marcello’s guidance as she took a series of slow steady breaths until she started breathing properly.

Maya finally calmed down, and Marcello offered her a hand. She took it and heaved up from the floor and sat back on the couch.

She was back to normal

"Maya, you scared me. " Haven sat at her side, hugging her tightly.

"Sorry for getting you worried. I’m stressed out. But I’m all good now." Maya patted Haven’s arm that was around her.

Maya’s cheeks colored in embarrassment as she glanced at Marcello. "Thanks."

Marcello shot her an assuring smile. "Don’t be embarrassed. Panic attacks can happen to anyone. "

"Where is that vicious woman, "Maya’s nerves shot up again as she heard an angry voice billow in the waiting room.

"oh, you are here. Treacherous woman!" Beatrice stormed in with Charlotte tailing behind her.

"How dare you try to kill my son!" Beatrice slapped Maya hard across the cheek.

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