I Refuse to Be Your Second Choice novel Chapter 292

Natalie felt her heart seize up, pain squeezing her chest so tightly it was hard to breathe. Alexander’s words hit her like a punch, sharp and unforgiving.

“She acts like she doesn’t care when she’s with me. But behind my back, she’s capable of something this cruel.”

Natalie tried to speak, but the words got stuck in her throat. Nothing she said would matter now.

Alexander didn’t look away from her. “Ms. Bell, let everyone know. Natalie Watson is not allowed to receive treatment at Ramirez Hospital.”

Before Ms. Bell could reply, Bruce jumped in.

“Natalie’s badly hurt. Forcing her out could make things so much worse. Are you really going to do this?”

For a second, something flickered in Alexander’s eyes, but the coldness returned just as quickly. He glanced at Natalie. She looked even paler than before, sweat gathering on her forehead, her left leg strapped awkwardly to the wheelchair.

“Her injuries have nothing to do with me.” His voice was as cold as ice. He turned to Ms. Bell. “Handle her transfer right now. She’s not to take another step inside Ramirez Hospital.”

“Alexander…” Bruce started, but Alexander cut him off with a harsh glare.

“Bruce, that’s enough. This is a Ramirez family matter.”

Bruce looked like he wanted to fight back, but Natalie tugged at his sleeve, shaking her head.

Her voice was barely a whisper, tired and strained. “It’s okay. Let’s just go.”

Alexander’s eyes stayed cold, his face unmoved. “That’s her business. It has nothing to do with either of us.”

Bruce stared at him, shocked. He’d never seen Alexander act this heartless, not even a trace of sympathy for Natalie.

Natalie didn’t want to make things harder for Bruce. He had done enough. “Mr. Ward, it’s alright. Don’t let me come between you and your friends.”

Bruce looked like he was about to argue, but then footsteps echoed down the hall, quick and urgent.

“Natalie!” Samuel Thompson’s steady voice rang out as he hurried toward them.