The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 1538 Visiting Nick

"Now, stop smiling like a little fool. Eat this," Cassie said as she gave Nick a slice of apple. As Nick indulged into the fresh and crunchy fruit, they started having some casual conversation.

Ever since Nick was hospitalized, Cassie had been dedicatedly taking care of him. Nick was deeply touched by her love and concern towards him.

The ongoing conversation between the two lovers was interrupted when all of a sudden, someone knocked on the door and came in. "Cassie, umm..." It was a nurse who stood at a distance with a distressed look seeking immediate attention from Cassie for some seemingly awkward situation.

Seeing the expression on her face, Cassie knew that something must have occurred. She nodded to let her continue.

"Jordan is here!" the nurse blurted and shared a glance at Nick.

"Ask him to go. He's so annoying! Doesn't he know that I don't want to see him?" Cassie exclaimed with her brows stitched. She pointed at the door and gestured for the nurse to pass her words to him. "Damn it! He hasn't done with the nonsense! Was my warning not enough for him?" Nick shouted angrily, trying to sit up immediately to confront Jordan.

"Be careful with your wound, Nick!" Cassie put her hand on his shoulder to stop him. "You don't need to waste any time or energy with such a rascal!" Cassie patted on his shoulder trying to calm him down. She was worried that Nick might get his wound torn open again if he went out.

However, Nick was far from being calm. The more Cassie tried to pacify him, the more agitated he became. "We can't always hide away from him. Let's meet him right now. I want to see what he really wants, okay?" Nick asked and looked at Cassie firmly.

Cassie marked the sternness in his face and realized that he wouldn't let go of it so easily. Having no other choices, she agreed. She helped Nick up and escorted him out. When they reached the reception area, Jordan was right there pacing back and forth anxiously.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, he looked up and saw Cassie. A broad smile broke out on his face. However, when he noticed Nick by Cassie's side, the smile disappeared immediately. He strode towards them quickly. But before he could touch them, Nick punched him in the face. Caught off-guard, Jordan tumbled on the floor.

"You..."

"Jordan, I'll let you go this time for the sake of Cassie. If you ever dare to harass her again, I'll let you regret for the rest of your life!" Nick warned him with gritted teeth. Nick glared at Jordan angrily, which was enough to make Jordan feel intimidated. He stood frozen and dared not to make a move.

Of course, Jordan wasn't so stupid to provoke him at the moment. He knew that he should stop pursuing Cassie now. He wiped clean the blood from the corner of his mouth and said to Cassie showing concern, "I really hope that you are happy." He didn't even look at Nick.

"Thank you!" Cassie replied curtly. To prevent Nick from doing anything reckless again, she grasped his arm tightly. Even though she didn't say anything to turn Jordan down, her alert gaze was enough for Jordan to understand her stance.

Nick looked around. Some people had started to gather around them. Nick even overheard some remarks from the crowd which made him conscious. The hospital was Cassie's working place, and he knew that it would do Cassie no good if the conflict continued. So he wanted to end the chaos soon.

"We have received your blessing. You can leave now!" Cassie said in a cold tone, trying to drive Jordan away. Jordan breathed a heavy sigh of frustration. But before he stood up and left, he took a deep look at Cassie.

After the two of them watched Jordan leave and disappear at the end of the corridor, Cassie walked Nick to his room.

"Well, Cassie, I have something important to deal with now. If you need any help, just call me," the nurse said as she stood in the doorway. She was pretty embarrassed to stay with them two. "All right. Thanks for your help," Cassie replied politely. After the nurse left, Cassie breathed a sigh of relief.

"Was I too loud just now?" Nick asked nervously. Yes, he abhorred Jordan from the core of his heart, but it wasn't right to stir up trouble in Cassie's workplace. He didn't want to influence her job.

"If only you knew about it," Cassie complained. She took a peek at Nick. When she saw his guilty expression, she couldn't help being amused and laughed out.

"Look at your face, Nick! I know you just wanted to protect me. You gave him a lesson and drove him away. Why would I even blame you?" Cassie smiled. Once again, Nick was mesmerized to see her gorgeous smile. She looked so innocent and charming when she smiled, which made him skip a beat of his heart. He could not resist staring at her.

Cassie blushed as she caught him staring at her so lovingly. She looked down to avoid meeting his eyes and said softly, "I'm getting some warm water for you." Then she dashed out of the room. Outside the hospital

Isla carried a large basket of fruits. Both Sheryl and Nick were having a difficult time now. Since she couldn't offer any help to Sheryl, she decided to visit Nick.

When Isla was lost in thought, a man coming out of the hospital ran into her. "Are you blind?" the man cursed before she could say anything.

Isla was almost riled up. However, when she stabilized herself and looked at the man, she realized that he seemed to be Jordan who had harassed Cassie. What was he doing here? Before she could ask anything, the man left the place in haste.

'It's so strange!' At the thought of it, Isla picked up the pace and went straight to Nick's room. She came across Cassie, who was holding a kettle at the moment she met her.

"Cassie!"

Isla called gently as she approached her. Cassie turned around and was pleasantly surprised to see her. Cassie burst into a smile and asked, "Isla, what brings you here?" Then Cassie came over and took Isla's arm intimately.

"Why do you look so happy? Is it because of me or someone else at the hospital?" Isla teased as she gave a slight nudge below Cassie's rib-cage.

Knowing who Isla was implying, Cassie blushed. She covered her face shyly and said, "Isla, you are making fun of me again!"

"All right, all right. I'll stop this. You even blushed!" Noticing Cassie's relaxed mood, Isla was a little relieved. She knew that Nick might be in good condition now. However, she was still perplexed by the thought of Jordan. Before they came in Nick's room, she tugged on Cassie's arm and asked in a low voice, "What's the matter with Jordan? I hope you won't betray my little brother Nick."

The smile on Cassie's face disappeared at the very mention of Jordan. But she regained her composure soon and looked at Isla resolutely.

"Isla, you can rest assured. I have nothing to do with Jordan. Nick just drove him away from this place. I believe he wouldn't dare to come back again," Cassie said firmly. Her serious expression convinced Isla. She also knew that Nick wouldn't feel insecure regarding Cassie's relationship with Jordan again.

"That's good. Let go inside. I can't wait to see my courageous brother now!" Isla smiled and pushed the door open.

"Cassie baby, what took you so long?" Nick asked affectionately as soon as the door opened. He assumed that it was Cassie who came in with the warm water. However, it turned out to be Isla.

Cassie flushed as she heard Nick's intimate words. But Isla was utterly amused.

"Nick, how come I didn't know that you could be so gentle?" Isla mocked, laughing heartily covering her mouth behind her hands.

Nick was so embarrassed that he wanted to bury himself in the blanket. He scratched his ear and asked shyly, "Isla, what brings you here?"

"So, do you think that I'm bothering you?" Isla made fun of them on purpose, which made Nick and Cassie even more embarrassed.

Having had enough fun, Isla asked, "All right. I was just joking. How is your injury? I heard from Sher that you have been a big hero this time. Tell me what you were thinking about! How dare you follow the murderer?"

Even though Isla didn't see by herself, she could imagine how dangerous the situation could have been. She knew that Nick was trying to help Sheryl. But he should never put his own life at risk.