CHAPTER 46: CHAPTER 46: WHO SAYS SO? HUBBY CLAPS BACK

May’s face flushed slightly, and she hurriedly lowered her head, muttering, "You don’t need to, we... we aren’t going to do anything."

"You’re right, there’s nothing to be done. Adam is in this state now; he can’t do anything to you."

Vincent’s teasing made May’s face blush even more. She playfully punched him on the chest and snorted, "Can we not talk about that anymore?"

Vincent pulled May tightly into his arms and rubbed his chin against her soft head, "Alright, I won’t bring it up again."

The car soon arrived at St. Jude’s Hospital. Adam was staying in the intensive care unit. Because the Owens Family only had this one heir, the situation was livelier than a royal procession.

Before May even entered, she heard Audrey inside giving instructions to the servants, "The Young Master needs his body wiped every hour. Get all the cleaning solutions ready."

From the side came the soft voice of a servant speaking to Audrey, "Miss Maxwell has already had us prepare everything, Madam, don’t worry. Go home and rest; Miss Maxwell is here taking care of the Young Master."

Audrey, known for her straightforward nature, couldn’t help but gripe after hearing the servant, "It’s times like these that reveal true intentions. Adam, that foolish kid, has his heart set on May, but when trouble arises, it’s not May but Maxwell who takes care of everything."

Nearby, another servant chimed in, "Yes, indeed. If Young Master Adam were to marry Miss Maxwell, that would truly be his fortune. Besides being a good match, Miss Maxwell is so attentive to Young Master Adam."

"What can I do? Adam likes her, so as his stepmother, I have to find ways to please him, right? Do you think I like May? Look at her seductive looks; she’s not exactly a nice person. Isn’t she just trying to squeeze into a prestigious family? See, now she’s attached herself to Vincent, who is even wealthier, and doesn’t even spare a glance at our Adam."

May stood at the doorway of the ward, hearing every word Audrey and the servants said. It made her feel blocked inside, yet she didn’t know how to express her frustration.

She always thought Audrey treated her kindly, even supporting Adam’s pursuit of their relationship. May believed that Audrey liked and understood her, but unexpectedly, she also saw her this way.

Vincent noticed that her extended hand had been withdrawn subtly, and his eyes darkened. He resolutely pushed the ward door open.

Audrey was right in the middle of criticizing May when she turned and saw May appear before them. Gossiping behind someone’s back is indeed unbecoming, so immediately, the group fell silent.

Vincent held May’s small hand tightly, casting a dark glance at Audrey.

The others saw Vincent’s cold-as-ice expression, which could kill, and quickly retreated to the corners, afraid his wrath would turn on them.

Audrey was stunned for a moment, then swiftly switched to a small, polite face, "Vincent, you’re here to see Adam?"

Vincent’s lips curled into a cold smile, "I came to see Adam but never imagined I’d witness such a dramatic scene."

Audrey, aware Vincent was referring to her gossiping about May, felt somewhat embarrassed and sidestepped to let him pass through the door, "Adam is inside. If you’d like to see him, go ahead."

Vincent glanced at Audrey and led May’s hand inside. May was initially happy to see Adam but found herself hesitant, "Um, maybe we should go back?"

"Don’t you have something to say to Adam? Go on in!" Vincent applied a little pressure and pushed May inside.

After May entered, he looked up at Maxwell, his voice serious, "Maxwell, come out!"

Maxwell looked at her brother suspiciously, unwilling to give May and Adam a chance to be alone. So she remained seated stubbornly, "Brother, Adam still needs care."

Vincent’s face hardened, and he ordered sternly, "Get out."

Maxwell knew her brother’s temperament well; he was resolute. Seeing his increasingly displeased expression, she hesitated before reluctantly going outside.

Once she was out, Vincent immediately closed the ward’s door, leaving the group of gossiping relatives and himself outside in the small lounge.

May had almost decided not to see Adam but was pushed in by Vincent and had no choice but to walk lightly to Adam’s side, asking, "Are you feeling better?"

Adam, seeing May arrive, tried excitedly to sit up in bed. Seeing this, May instinctively moved to help him but paused mid-reach, remembering Vincent, and pulled her hand back.

Adam looked sadly at her recoiling hand and asked hurtfully, "You still can’t forgive me?"

"No, it’s not that. I—I am marrying Vincent the day after tomorrow, and—I can’t betray him."

"Betray him, huh..." Talking about Vincent made Adam’s expression particularly unpleasant, "So, you’re planning to abandon me completely?"

May didn’t dare meet his deeply hurt eyes, so she turned slightly towards the table with the oranges, murmuring, "Maxwell is also quite good to you."

Thinking about the video Logan sent in the morning, recalling Adam speaking cheerfully with Maxwell, a slight bit of sadness seeped into May’s heart. But she was level-headed after all; knowing she and Adam were no longer possible, she preferred to wish him well for a good future.

Adam anxiously struggled twice on the bed, but as soon as he moved, his injured leg throbbed with pain.

"Don’t move. Um, I-I should go." May saw Adam in pain and knew staying wouldn’t help, so she planned to leave.

"Don’t go; tell me honestly, has Vincent mistreated you?" Adam loved May for five years, years spent tirelessly protecting her, hoping one day to marry her. But in the end, Vincent snatched the woman he cherished, and he couldn’t stomach it.

May had just opened the ward door when Adam’s urgent inquiry was clearly overheard by Vincent, who stood at the doorway.

He glanced calmly at May, then tried to take her hand. May hesitated slightly but ultimately placed her hand in his broad palm.

The angle at which they held hands was just right for Adam lying in the bed to see. Vincent, after taking May’s hand, didn’t immediately intend to leave but led her to the center of the small lounge.

"Wait a moment; I have something else for you." Vincent led May into the middle of the room, first exchanging meaningful glances with his aunt before pulling out his phone and calling Jacob Jennings.