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.”

nodded again and began

taken a couple of steps before she felt dizzy in the head. Fortunately, Wesley reacted quickly and

transmitted from her skin surprised him. “You’re running a high

“It’s fine…”

and I’ll need to take responsibility if

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

holding her close during

be poking her arm. It

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

was peeling an apple on a chair next to the bed. “You were running a 102°F high fever. I almost

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

You shouldn’t have been working today.” He remained gentle from

sorry for starting the renovation

upon hearing her incessant

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

was briefly distracted. She could not help imagining how her

thanks for today. You don’t have to stay here. I

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