Chapter 834
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The sudden commotion drew the attention of the customers.
“What’s going on?”
“Is there something wrong with the food?”
The restaurant manager rushed over and attempted to calm everyone. “There is nothing wrong with our food. The food is safe for consumption. The customer is having an allergic reaction.”
“You don’t warn customers about potential allergens in your food? You mixed mango into orange juice without any warning! Do you know how dangerous that is?” Dustin snapped, his tone full of anger.
Dustin’s words visibly rattled the manager. “I’m so sorry, sir. We’ll cover any medical expenses for the lady that arise from this,” the manager said apologetically.
Collin felt a dull pang in his chest when Linsey pushed him away. It was just as he feared. She still hadn’t forgiven him for what had happened four years ago.
A pained look appeared on his face, but he managed to hide it.
“Linsey, we need to set the past aside for now. You’re having an allergic reaction and need to be taken to a hospital immediately,” Collin said gently.
Without further ado, Collin lifted the near-unconscious Linsey to his chest.
He was finally holding Linsey like that after four years. Her warmth, scent, and weight were just as he remembered.
His heart skipped a beat as a lump of emotion welled up within him. He didn’t have the time to dwell on this, though, as they were in an urgent situation.
He steadily and purposefully moved as he held Linsey in his arms. Dustin and Dolores, finally over the initial shock, followed suit, shoving through the crowd that had gathered.
“How does an allergy get that bad? That’s really terrifying.”
“True. I hope it’s not deadly.”
Several of the customers seemed shaken by the incident.
Haven returned from the restroom just in time to catch the discussion of the incident.
She had heard the commotion but had been on the phone with Joanne, so she couldn’t find out what was happening immediately. Staring confusedly at the gathered crowd, she turned to a customer and asked, “What happened?”
“A lady just had a severe allergic reaction. They just took her to the hospital.”
Haven’s curiosity immediately fizzled out, and she shrugged indifferently before walking back to her table.
The chairs were empty, save for the cleaning staff, who were tidying up the table.
What was going on?
Had they just left without saying a word? Even Collin was gone!
One of the servers noticed Haven standing there in shock. “Ma’am, didn’t you leave with your companions?”
“The lady at your table had a severe allergic reaction and had to be rushed to the hospital by the others.”
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