Christopher had a strange ability to calm me down. I had always felt safe with him around. Even if the world was coming to an end, as long as he was with me, I would not be afraid.

 

Perhaps, to me, he was invincible. I truly believed that he was capable of anything.

 

I leaned in Christopher’s arms while stroking his haggard face, being hooked on an IV drip after I was sent to the hospital. I could also feel the stubbles on his chin. Obviously, he had not shaven in a few days. I rubbed his chin a few times, loving the familiar feeling. I was reminded of a time when Christopher had also taken care of me when I was not feeling well. At that time, he also had stubbles as he did not have the mood to shave. Even though his stubbles felt prickly against my face, not only did I not mind at all, I had even taken a liking to his rugged look.

you should consider changing your

always appear whenever you need me?” Christopher asked

of you, you’ll always

more like your

angel, and

 

time around. I rarely fell sick, but once I did, it was always quite serious. The fever caused me to drift in and

day. Tobey had come to visit me once, but as I did not wish to see him, I told Christopher to send him away. I received a call from Isabelle after I woke up. As she was not aware that I had fallen sick, she had requested that I attend the shareholders’ meeting at Goldstein Corporation, asking me to

afternoon today is very important to me. I don’t care where you are right now, just come to the company immediately. Remember, no matter what others tell you, you should only listen to what I say. If voting is necessary, you just have to vote

 

head a few times to feel more awake. “So sorry, I

act recklessly. We can talk after the meeting.

tried to keep her tone under control as she needed my help. I noticed that Christopher’s face had already completely darkened, and he looked like he was ready to snatch my phone away. I shot him a reassuring look at once and said anxiously, “Mom, I’m in the hospital now. I had a fever the

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