Chapter 218

James had actually believed her. Jenna was just making everything up on the spot. She thought he'd see through it for sure. But he didn't. She froze for a second, lifting her eyes to look at him, her gaze clouded with unreadable emotion. He had worried about Wendy so much that he'd lost his sense of judgment. He was even willing to believe in something like a folk remedy. "Set it up quickly," James said, breaking Jenna's train of thought. He was clearly displeased with her silence. Snapping back to reality, Jenna lowered her hand and forced out a smile. "Right… we can go now." Without the slightest hesitation, James turned and headed toward the elevators. "Alright." As he walked away, Jenna clenched her fists. A mix of anger and bitterness spread through her chest. She was jealous. Wendy didn't even have to do anything, and yet she received James's genuine concern. The ward quickly became busy after they left. Medical staff moved in and out, tending to equipment and monitori