Dripping wet, Madeline sat on the bench in the corridor and waited for the results on Eloise and Sean’s condition.

Ryan walked over and placed a jacket over her shoulders. Feeling the man’s warmth and taking in the scent on Ryan’s body, Madeline shivered subconsciously.

Ryan was surprised and satisfied with Madeline’s reaction.

She was starting to be wary of him. Her fear would aid in his plan.

“Your parents will be fine. You, however, will be down with a cold and fever if you keep sitting here,” Ryan chided her gently.

“Will they really be fine?” Madeline asked in disbelief with a tone of caution.

Ryan pursed his lips into a slight smile. “They will be as long as you listen. I promise.”

Madeline clenched her fists and unfurled them.

“Go back with me.” Ryan’s tone was much gentler now.

Knowing that declining was not an option, she glanced at the emergency room and stood up.

Ryan wrapped an arm intimately around Madeline’s shoulders.

There was no doubt to the passersby th