Chapter 297 He Wouldn’t Leave

Milly beheld the weary visage of Jordan and gently diverted the conversation, “Jordan, I’m alright. You should rest for a while.”

Jordan hesitated. “No, I’m not tired. I’ll stay with you a bit longer.”

Yet, his exhaustion was undeniable. Milly suppressed the tears in her gaze and playfully chided, “Jordan, go rest. Your eyes are red from lack of sleep. If I wake up and find you bedridden, I’ll have to tend to you while I’m ill. Do you think you can manage that?”

And if the paparazzi see you like this, they might think our family is in “turmoil.”

“But … ”

“Jordan, if you don’t rest, then neither will I.

In the end, Jordan relented, gently tousling her hair. “Alright, I’ll rest now and come back later.”

“I’ve arranged for two caregivers; they’ll be here soon. If you need anything, just let them know.”

Milly finally smiled and nodded. “Okay.”

Still, Jordan remained uneasy. After a few more words, he turned to leave. As he did, his gaze fell upon Xavier, who appeared equally fatigued. His expression darkened slightly, and he spoke with a hint of resentment. “You come with me too.

Xavier bit his lip, his eyes filled with indescribable sorrow as he looked at Jordan with a faint plea, “Jordan, I don’t want to leave…”

Milly rolled her eyes. Stephanie was nowhere in sight, and the pretense of familial bonds seemed hollow.

Jordan, perceptive of Milly’s aversion to Xavier’s presence, forcibly grabbed Xavier by the collar, ignoring his protests, and dragged him out. Once Xavier was gone, Milly breathed a sigh of relief.

ward felt much

loss or the sedative in the IV drip, it was unsure, but Milly slept for an entire day. She vaguely sensed visitors,

opened her eyes, she yawned and drifted back

awoke, it was evening. The room was dim and

Wait, there was movement.

Was it a nurse?

Jordan had hired two elderly women as nurses. The figure before her was at least six feet

who could it be? A burglar,

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to disturb her

options. Her body still bore the marks of recent injury,

She had to adapt.

she discerned the figure settling by her bedside. Gently, he reached out to tuck her in, his gaze unwavering upon her

sorry,” came a

It was Xavier!

uncertain of her response. In that moment, she would have preferred the company of a thief. Irritation prickled within her at his sudden appearance. Hadn’t

uttered such a apology. It felt unfamiliar, but the

dimness, Xavier seemed oblivious to her wakefulness. His voice strained with emotion as he continued, “Milly, I apologise. I regret leaving you when you were injured. I regret how I treated you before. You’re kind–hearted, and I

to you and

voice trembled

no one else present; was he seeking to manipulate her emotions? Did she hold some hidden value that even she was

I ever

earlier promise. Just as she pondered this, her thoughts

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