Chapter 1260

Alex got up and poured Deanna a cup of hot water.

She fished two pills out of her purse and swallowed them quickly.

"What are you taking?” Alex asked.

"Just some cold medicine," she answered, but he wasn't convinced.

The Deanna he remembered was always so full of life-not like this, pale and tired, barely keeping her head up.

Worried, Alex reached for her hand. “Come on, I'm taking you to the hospital.”

Deanna grabbed his arm, shaking her head over and over. "No, please, I really don't need to go. I'm fine, honestly. Hospitals freak me out."

No matter what Alex said, she wouldn't budge. As they argued, he accidentally brushed against her arm.

She winced, letting out a sharp breath like he'd hurt her.

Alex froze. "Did I hurt you? Wait, you're bleeding!"

He pushed up her sleeve, and sure enough, blood was trickling down her wrist, soaking into the gauze underneath.

"How did this happen?” His voice wavered with panic.

He grabbed the first aid kit, carefully rolling her sleeve all the way up. The bandage

was soaked through-he must have made it worse when they struggled.

Alex cleaned the wound and wrapped it up again, then sat back, searching her face for answers.

“Deanna, what happened to your arm?"

She just looked down, silent.

"Can't you tell me?” he asked, softer this time.

Slowly, Deanna lifted her gaze, her eyes shining with tears. She looked heartbreakingly fragile.

"I... I saw how sick you were, and I heard somewhere that adding a little human

blood to medicine can help someone recover faster. That's why, the herbal soups I brought you these past few days... I put some of my own blood in them.”

Alex stared at her, completely stunned.

He never expected Deanna would go this far for him.

"Deanna, are you serious? That's just a superstition! How could you believe

something like that?" He squeezed her hand, his heart aching.

"It's just a small cut. Really, it's nothing. As long as you're okay, I'm happy. Seeing you better makes it all worth it."

Her beautiful face, those watery eyes-he couldn't stay mad at her.

"Are you mad at me?" Deanna

whispered. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't

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have kept it from you. just couldn't stand seeing you sick. I wanted you

Set better as soon as possible."

Alex pulled her into his arms, his voice thick with emotion. "Deanna, please, don't

ever do something like this again. Seeing you hurt—it kills me.”

***

Later, Alex found himself sitting in Ms. Josefina's office, explaining everything.

"Ms. Josefina, I never thought she'd do something like this for me. She's amazing. I honestly don't think I deserve her."

Josefina looked concerned. "You

need to take Deanna to the hospital. That wound could be serious. Don't wait nerve damage isn't something to mess with. Work can wait Your

safety comes first."

"I tried, but she insists she's fine. She wants to wait until after work to get it checked

out."

Josefina seemed to think for a moment, her expression shifting.

"She really cares about you, Alex. You should appreciate her."

Alex nodded, still a bit dazed. "I know. I just can't believe she'd do all this for me."

Josefina smiled. “Looks like you've found someone special.”

Alex blushed, rubbing the back of his neck, looking a little sheepish.

Josefina went on, "Since things are going so well between you two, l want you both to host the product launch in a few days Make it fun

make it memorable. But

seriously-don't mess this up."

"Don't worry, Ms. Josefina. I'll do my best!" Alex promised, determination in his eyes.

No mistakes allowed.