Chapter 243

Christina had no choice but to agree after William insisted.

William immediately went to handle the hospital admission paperwork.

After the doctor administered the medication, Christina felt significantly better.

She struggled to sit up in bed. "The person who fought with me at the factory must know where Harper is. Can you help me find out?"

She wouldn't have asked William for help if it weren't absolutely necessary.

William nodded slightly. "Alright, I'll help you look into it. But I can't promise we'll find anything."

"Is there really something Mr. William Cavendish can't find out?" Christina scoffed.

She suddenly felt that it wasn't that William couldn't find out, but that he didn't want to.

Back at the factory, the person had been injured and seemed to be a woman. How could she have outrun the strong and fit William?

Could it be that he knew her?

Seeing William remain silent, Christina pushed him away.

"If Mr. Cavendish doesn't want to investigate, then don't. I'll handle it myself. You've never cared about Harper, so why pretend in front of me?"

"Christina, must you be like this?" William's expression was pained. "So distant, so sarcastic?"

Christina couldn't be bothered to respond.

"I'm tired. I need to rest."

William took a deep breath, calming his unsettled emotions. "Alright, get some rest. I'll check on you later."

As the sound of footsteps faded away, Christina turned her head.

With Harper missing, how could she possibly sleep?

She called Kaitlyn.

"Kaitlyn, I need a favor."

Kaitlyn's voice was cheerful. "Christina, just tell me what you need. No need to call it a favor!"

Christina took a deep breath. "I need you to find someone for me. This person recently had her left cheek disfigured. Check the hospitals for anyone fitting that description. It might be Jennifer. Focus on her."

"Christina, what's going on? It sounds serious." Kaitlyn was worried.

Christina didn't explain everything, only asking Kaitlyn to investigate.

Kaitlyn could tell Christina was feeling down and didn't press further. "Alright, I'll look into it as soon as possible."

Christina lay in bed, tossing and turning.

Harper had been missing for a day with no leads. The country was vast, and the person behind this was so resourceful. Who knew if Harper was even still in the country?

The thought made her heart ache.

A nurse approached.

"Ms. Windsor, it's time for your medication."

Christina sat up, her pale face startling the nurse.

"Ms. Windsor, are you still feeling unwell? If so, please let us know so we can run more tests."

Christina forced a bitter smile. "It's not the poisoning; it's my mood. I only have mild poisoning. How long do I need to stay in the hospital?"

"Well, we'll check your blood again tomorrow morning. If the levels have decreased, you could be discharged within three days. If not, you'll need to stay longer for observation."

Christina couldn't stand staying any longer. "But I have urgent matters. Can I leave and come back for treatment?"

The nurse shook her head. "It's best to rest and recover from poisoning."

Christina didn't argue further.

She knew her condition wasn't good.

If she went out and fainted, she'd only cause more trouble.

She lay in bed, unable to sleep, feeling like a thousand ants were gnawing at her heart.

Just then, her phone rang.

It was Kaitlyn.

"Hello, any news?"

Kaitlyn responded, "I found her. Jennifer has a medical record. Her face was slashed, and she's being treated at a hospital. After you told me her name, I checked specifically for her. It's definitely her."

"Which hospital?" Christina asked urgently.

Kaitlyn checked and replied, "Harmony Valley Hospital."

Not the hospital she was in!

Christina quickly thanked her and got up to leave.

The nurse saw her and rushed over.

"Ms. Windsor, where are you going? You can't leave."

Christina brushed her off. "Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

The nurse had no choice but to report to the doctor.

Christina hailed a cab to Harmony Valley Hospital.

At the nurse's station, she inquired about Jennifer.

"Is there a patient named Jennifer here? Which room is she in?"

The nurse checked. "Fifth floor, VIP room, single occupancy, room eight."

With the room number, Christina hurried to the elevator and up to the room.

Just as she was about to enter, she heard a familiar voice.

It was William.

Why was he here?

She stopped and listened.

Jennifer was crying.

"The doctor said even if it heals, there will be a long scar. Surgery won't easily remove it. What am I going to do?"

William remained silent.

Jennifer sobbed, "William, I've waited for you for so many years. If it weren't for Christina, we would have been married by now, maybe even had a cute child. Now my face is ruined. Will you still want me?"

William's voice was cold and calm, like still water without a ripple.

"I won't reject you because of your face."

What he should reject was her heart, so ugly.

Jennifer cried harder, trying to throw herself into his arms for comfort, but William stepped away.

"Focus on healing."

He would deal with the rest later.

Christina couldn't take it anymore. She pushed the door open and walked in quickly.

"William, you really disappoint me."

William was surprised to see her. "Christina, what are you doing here?"

Christina pointed at Jennifer on the bed, her voice cold. "Aren't you going to explain? She's the one who kidnapped Harper. Why is she here instead of at the police station?"

"Calm down." William grabbed her wrist. "Let's talk outside."

"Why should I leave? Jennifer, where is my Harper?" Christina shouted, her emotions running high.