I Refuse to Be Your Second Choice novel Chapter 159

Being shut out in front of the bodyguards and Natalie was a deep humiliation for Camila. Savannah had never treated her like this before. Ever since Benjamin White's downfall, Savannah's attitude toward her had changed dramatically. She used to call Camila often, inviting her to the family home, but now, those calls had stopped completely.

Camila knew she was being punished for her association with Benjamin, that Savannah no longer saw her as worthy. And in her mind, the root of all this was Natalie Watson.

She spun around, glaring at Natalie with pure hatred. "Don't you dare think you can laugh at me. I'm not like you. You're the one who got Alex hurt. Savannah will never let you stay in the Ramirez family!"

With a final, cold laugh, she stormed off.

Natalie ignored her words. She'd heard Camila mention the doctor's visit and turned to the bodyguard she recognized. "Is it true? Did the doctor really say Alexander would be waking up soon?"

He and the other guards had been standing there the whole time and had overheard the doctor's report.

"Yes, the doctor came by. He said Mr. Ramirez should be waking up very soon," the bodyguard confirmed.

Even though she couldn't go in, the news was a great comfort. Reassured, Natalie returned to her own room.

That afternoon, she went back up to the top floor. She arrived just as the hospital director and several doctors were leaving Alexander's room.

Natalie hurried over. "How is he? Is he awake?"

The director dismissed the other doctors and then looked at her hand. "Ms. Watson, why aren't you resting in your room? You need to recuperate as well."

"I've been taking my medicine and getting my IVs. I was just worried about him, so I wanted to check," Natalie replied, pressing her question. "Is he still not awake?"

"Mr. Ramirez has woken up," the director answered.

Natalie's face lit up with joy. He was finally okay.

"However…" the director hesitated. "Mrs. Davis has just informed us that Mr. Ramirez is not to be disturbed by anyone outside the Ramirez family. I think it would be best if you went back to your room for now."

It was a perfectly understandable request. She was the reason Alexander was hurt; Savannah had every right to be angry with her.

Natalie glanced toward the room. "As long as he's okay, that's all that matters."

Her greatest wish was for Alexander's safety.

The director had other matters to attend to and left. Natalie turned toward the elevator, but just as the doors opened, Charlotte Roberts emerged.

Seeing Charlotte, Savannah rushed over. "Mother, your health is fragile. Why did you come all the way to the hospital? I had someone call to tell you Alexander was fine."

"My grandson is injured. How could I not come see for myself?"

Savannah then noticed Natalie standing beside her. "Didn't I give instructions that no outsiders were to disturb him? Did you not get the message?"

Before Natalie could speak, Charlotte cut in sharply. "They haven't finalized the divorce, which means Natalie is still family."

Without another word, Charlotte led Natalie into the room.

Alexander was lying on the bed with his eyes closed. He was pale, and his handsome face had thinned noticeably.

"I thought you said he was awake?" Charlotte asked.

"He was," Savannah explained. "But he only said a few words before falling back asleep. The doctor said it's normal."

Charlotte released Natalie's hand. "Natalie, go on. Go be with him."