Chapter 313

That evening, some of Ashton’s friends arrived, including Cassian Langford and… Genevieve. I glared at Cassian. He touched his nose sheepishly. ‘Her parents called my parents, who called me. What was I supposed to do?’ You could have ignored the call, I wanted to say. Or stood your ground and refused to bring her. Genevieve barreled into the ward and flung herself at Ashton’s bedside, sobbing. ‘Ash, are you all right? How did this happen? Who did this? Oh my God, I’m so scared!’ I watched her with a sour expression. Why didn’t Ashton push her away? The sight stung. ‘Ash, you’re always so careful. Who could have hurt you like this?’ Genevieve said through her tears, all concern and theatrical distress. ‘Enough. Leave me alone, I’m fine.’ Ashton frowned and gently shoved her back. Reluctantly, Genevieve released him, dabbed at her eyes, and turned to me with an apologetic look. ‘I’m sorry, Mirabelle. I lost control. I know you don’t like it when Ash and I get close, but we grew up togeth