His gaze was distant, his face contorted in pain.
Witnessing his condition, my fear escalated. In a trembling voice, I managed, You need to calm down. Well be at the hospital soon
Andrew seemed dazed, fixing an unblinking stare on me.
My heart pounded in my chest, yet I remained silent, fearing any words might further upset him.
We sat in tense silence.
Suddenly, Andrew clutched his temple, wincing in pain. When his gaze met mine again, it had cleared.
Tentatively, I ventured, Are you feeling any better now?
Distractedly, Andrew glanced at my hand and then his own before apologizing, Im sorry. Shirley drugged me.
Drugged? I gasped, staring at him in disbelief. He hadnt specified the drug, but his erratic behavior suggested it was some kind of aphrodisiac.
Andrew nodded, his voice filled with discomfort. The drug clouded my judgment just now. I didnt mean to offend you. Please, dont hold it against me.
With that, he moved to sit farther away, leaning against the car window to maintain distance, and turned his head away, avoiding any further eye contact.
Seeing the tremble in Andrews back stirred mixed feelings within me.
Andrew had once saved my life and supported me in many ways. Now, seeing him in this state, I felt both
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sympathy and concern for him.
Yet, the fear that he might act unpredictably under the drugs influence kept me from approaching or speaking further.
All I could do was implore the driver repeatedly to hasten our journey to the hospital.
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We finally reached the hospital after my persistent urging.
I helped Andrew find a doctor. The doctor examined him and administered an injection.
Andrews temperature dropped. His face lost some of its redness, and his eyes looked noticeably calmer.
The doctor then treated Andrews arm and facial wounds. He explained some aftercare instructions and mentioned Andrews condition wasnt ideal. He recommended staying for observation.
Andrews brow furrowed at the suggestion. Can I not get hospitalized?
The doctor seemed slightly flustered. But the burns are quite serious.
The situation reached a stalemate until I spoke firmly. Stay in the hospital. Ill handle the admission process.
Andrew appeared surprised but didnt object, essentially agreeing with my decision.