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

the head. Fortunately,

heat transmitted from her skin surprised him. “You’re running a high fever. Let me send you to

“It’s fine…”

me now and I’ll need to take responsibility if anything bad happens,” he replied as he

weakness that spread across her body, Catherine drifted into unconsciousness not long

holding

It

consciousness, she realized she was lying in the

bed. “You were running a 102°F high fever. I almost had to compensate you for a work

have troubled you.” She propped herself up and apologized genuinely. “My getting sick has nothing to do with work. I caught a cold yesterday

have been working today.” He remained gentle

for starting the

spread across his face upon hearing her incessant apologies. “Stop it. Anyone

the illumination of the light, the man’s young face appeared soft and

distracted. She could not help imagining how her relationship with Shaun would turn out if he had

Lyons, thanks for today. You don’t have to stay here. I can call

like you’re troubling me.” He handed her the sliced

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