Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 251

Chapter 251: Target lock

Minutes ago, in the elevator...

"Sir, are you alright?" asked the bodyguard, noticing Zoren massaging the top of his brow.

Zoren glanced at his bodyguards and squinted.

"Yes," he kept his answer short, straightening his back. "Don’t mind me. I’m alright."

The bodyguard lowered his head and took a step back, giving him some space. When the lift arrived at their destination, more bodyguards were already waiting for him outside.

Zoren didn’t stop for anyone, heading straight to the ward where Dean was. However, despite the strong and stoic front he maintained, Zoren’s vision was blurring with every passing second. His head had been aching since the moment he woke up—probably because of the incident not so long ago.

’I’m not going blind, am I?’ he wondered as they made a turn in the hallway.

Snapping his eyes ahead, he caught sight of a woman squeezing herself to the side to make way.

"Move aside," he said, his voice barely audible to the men around him. "The way is not only for us."

The bodyguards glanced at him and then noticed the woman ahead. They quickly stepped aside, squeezing into the other lane.

When Zoren got closer to Dean’s private ward, another sharp pain struck the side of his head. His steps slowed, but he didn’t stop. The only time he paused was when he reached the door of the private ward.

’My vision is getting even more blurry,’ he thought, taking a shallow breath before exhaling slowly.

Despite everything happening within him, his demeanor, stance, and stoic front didn’t change. When he stepped inside the ward, he could only rely on the big movements and colors inside the room.

"Uncle," Dean smiled gently, watching his uncle sit down. "What a surprise! I didn’t know you’d visit today."

"Didn’t Ben tell you about it?"

"No."

"I probably told him in my head and forgot to say it."

Dean shook his head and glanced at the door behind Zoren. "Had you been waiting outside?"

"Why would I wait outside?"

"Ahh. So you just came in," Dean chuckled, smiling. "Nothing, Uncle. I just thought I made you wait."

"Why? Did you have a visitor?"

Dean’s brows rose slightly at the question before he smiled broadly. "Yes, but it seems you missed her."

"Her?"

"My girlfriend," he chuckled. "Didn’t I tell you I’m seeing someone?"

"No." Zoren leaned back and rested one leg over the other. "Not interested, either."

Dean chortled. "Right. You’re never interested in trivial matters."

Zoren blinked slowly, saying nothing more. Meanwhile, Dean maintained his smile, his gaze shifting to someone outside.

"How are you, Uncle?" Dean broke the silence, glancing at the small bandage on Zoren’s temple. "I heard you got into an accident too. It’s scary living in these times. After your accident, I got into one as well."

"Mhm."

"I heard you broke a bone, but you seem fine."

"I am fine."

Dean blinked, studying him. "Uncle, why are you here?" _{freewebnoveℓ.com}

"To show you I’m fine." Zoren planted his hands on the armrest and pushed himself up. Gazing down at his nephew, he said indifferently, "I agree that living in these times is scary. You never know when you’ll get bitten. Be careful next time, Dean."

The smile on Dean’s face remained, but he understood the threat in his uncle’s words. "When I have the time, I will visit, Uncle."

"Go home," Zoren said, glancing at his nephew as if studying him. "Hospital bills are expensive."

Says the one who’s always in the hospital.

Meanwhile...

DING!

’That’s it! It’s really him! That bastard—!’ Penny clasped the magazine tightly, her entire body trembling with anger.