Let Me Go, Mr. Hill!

Let me go, Mr. Hill [by Shallow South] Chapter 76
Catherine insisted on walking back to Wesley’s villa to supervise the renovation progress.

She stayed on-site the entire day. Wesley dropped by in the afternoon to hand out gifts as a token of appreciation for the staff’s effort.

She was overwhelmed by the thick envelope placed in her hands. “President Lyons, this gift is probably more than I deserve.”

“It’s simply a small token of appreciation.” He studied her face briefly. “You look unwell. Are you ill?”

“Probably just a common cold.”

“Take the day off and get some rest. I believe the renovation will progress on schedule. I’m not a mean boss.” His voice was soft and gentle.

She nodded. An outsider was more thoughtful than Shaun who lived together with her.

Shaun had not enquired how she was feeling at all.

He probably hated her to the core now, so why would he be bothered?

A woman could not possibly live happily with an inconsiderate man, right?

“Thanks, President Lyons.”

again and began

couple of steps before she felt dizzy in the head. Fortunately, Wesley reacted quickly and stepped forward to catch her from

skin surprised him. “You’re running a high fever. Let me send you to the

“It’s fine…”

trying to be tough. You’re working for me now and I’ll need to take responsibility if

weakness that spread across her body, Catherine drifted into

vaguely felt someone holding her close during the

arm. It also felt like somebody was feeding

regained consciousness, she realized she was lying in the hospital bed with an IV tube

the bed. “You were running a 102°F high

She propped herself up and apologized genuinely. “My getting sick has nothing to do with work. I caught a cold yesterday and thought I’d feel better after taking some pills. I didn’t expect it to get

have been working today.” He remained gentle from

starting the renovation

her incessant apologies.

illumination of the light, the man’s young

could not help imagining how her relationship with Shaun would

Lyons, thanks for today. You don’t have to stay

as your friend and you’ll stop feeling like you’re troubling me.”