While Gertrude ended up gaping at the remark, shell-shocked, Adrian just continued glaring daggers at her, dangerously provoked.
Despite the ferocious surge of rage and all these rampaging emotions that almost drove him insane, he found himself putting those matters aside as soon as he saw his wife - safe and awake. It's a huge relief that he arrived on time, though it didn't change the fact that she almost got strangled to her last breath.
Cassidy seems to have already calmed down a bit - or more like, she has no choice but to do so since she can't afford to lose any more strength and energy by being ruled over by her agitation.
"Cassidy...!" Adrian called out, making haste and rushing to Cassidy's bed, relieved and overjoyed.
"Are you alright, Cassidy? Does it hurt anywhere? Tell me if it does. I'll call the doctor immediately."
