Chapter 247

Chapter 247

Rowan didn't know Xavier very well. He couldn't tell whether his reserved and introverted personality was something Xavier had always kept hidden or his relationship had simply forced his true nature to surface. Yet, his curiosity about Lily had skyrocketed a thousandfeld.

Lily was feeding Hayden when he arrived an hour early at the hospital.

"Dr. Blackwood!" Hazel was the first to spot him. She put down the popcom in her hand and stood up from the couch before hurrying over to him. "How's my son doing now?"

"Mrs Joyner, Rowan greeted her politely. His gaze darted around. "About the treatment costs moving forward, L

Hazel tumed around and walked toward the ward before he could finish. She took the oatmeal container from Lily's hands.

"You've been involved in Hayden's treatment the whole time. I don't quite understand all of this. Lily, you should talk to him."

refused to let her leave. His simple words struck

in

oatmeal container back to her. "Ouch! My stomach hurts! I need to use the restroom." Then, she

She couldn't help but chat a little more with him. "Is the oatmeal too hot? Does it taste good? Tell me what you want to eat or drin I'll bring it for you next

dimmed when she saw that. She couldn't hide the disappointment on

through a phase where they struggle to express themselves emotionally during treatment. It's a good sign

He'll slowly get better." Rowan walked in and sat on

you mention the cost of Hayden's treatment earlier? Lily's chest tightened at the thought of

misspoke earlier, Rowan said with an awkward laugh. With Hazel gone, he

a while. She glanced toward the door and smiled awkwardly. She could tell that he didn't

to have a particularly close relationship with your brother." Rowan tried to probe for more information. "Did you cover his medical bills? Wouldn't your

the oatmeal with a spoon before saying, "I don't have a partner." she needed to start

as he said, "Have you ever considered finding a partner to

stirring. "Didn't you just imply that my partner might object to covering

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