"You sure you can even walk?"
"I… I can take a taxi."
But before Sera could argue any further, Alex made the decision for her. Without a word, he stepped forward and effortlessly scooped her up into his arms.
"Ah—!" Sera let out a startled yelp, her body tensing as she instinctively tried to push against him. But the moment her gaze met his, she froze.
His expression was calm. Cold. Completely unreadable. He wasn't asking. He wasn't giving her a choice.
Realizing this, she stopped struggling, her weak protests dying in her throat. In the end, she simply allowed herself to be carried, obedient and quiet, like a helpless little puppy that had been picked up by its owner.
This man is too much… too domineering… too infuriating…
Sera pouted, lips pressed together in frustration. But when she noticed the curious stares from the hospital staff and passing patients, her face turned red with embarrassment.
