CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

In horror, Natalie stumbled backward involuntarily and almost fell.

Shane quickly let go of the hospital bed and gripped Natalie in alarm, pulling her into his arms. “What's wrong?”

Natalie looked after the departing hospital bed, then composed herself. When she turned to smile at Shane, it was almost a grimace. “It's nothing. I was just surprised by Ms. Graham's scars.”

Shane nodded in understanding.

To the unsuspecting eye, the scars indeed presented a rather horrifying image. When Shane had first encountered them, he'd also been rather stunned.

Afterward, when he had gotten used to it, they'd ceased to bother him.

“Jacqueline got her scars from multiple operations,” Shane explained to Natalie as they walked towards Jacqueline's hospital room.

Natalie had almost recovered her wits entirely by then. She tilted her head and looked at Shane curiously. “Has Ms. Graham really gone for so many operations?”

“Yep. A tumor grew in Jacqueline's head when she was in a vegetative state. Due to its location, No doctor dared to remove it completely. The portion of the tumor that was left behind kept growing, so multiple surgeries had to be done to keep it in check,” Shane said, sighing.

“Ah, I see.” Comprehension dawned on Natalie, and she nodded. “Then, has the tumor in Ms. Graham's head been completely removed by Stanley?”

Shane nodded again.

that Stanley's surgical skills

character, however, was an entirely different matter

Shane eventually arrived

Jacqueline had woken up by then and was sitting in bed propped up by pillows. Jackson

her face darkened. She pushed the cup of water away from her lips

bedside table and threw the straw away. He turned,

answered briefly. Turning towards the pale Jacqueline and, his expression softened. “Are

her head but

mood, Shane pursed his lips and said to Jackson and Natalie, “You two head out first.

Shane's mind and left

of them walked over to some seats along the

did you start dating Shane?” Jackson asked casually, reclining in his seat with his hands crossed behind

darted a glance at the hospital room they'd

blinked. “I thought it would at least have been a few days ago. After all, Shane hasn't

Not even once?

information. She ruffled her hair to conceal

gaze, however, was fixed steadfastly on the floor, and

too familiar with Jackson. She remained beside him