q“Did anything happen?” Sean continued asking.

“No. I've been keeping Ms. Felch company all along. Sometime later, there was a series of knocks outside. I was about to open the door when you knocked me to the ground.” Kerrie had a lost expression on her face.

Hearing that, Sean finally dispelled his worry. He didn't only transfer Kerrie back to take care of Francesca but also to keep an eye on her.

After all, she was exceedingly important to Danrique. If she were to make a run for it again like yesterday and cause a series of kidnappings, things would be troublesome.

“I'm glad everything is fine!” Sean bowed at Francesca before continuing, “In that case, please excuse me. Rest for a bit, Dr. Felch. I'll have someone come over to help you change.”

While saying that, he left the ward.

Layla breathed a sigh of relief before exchanging a look with Francesca.

Francesca frowned, feeling a tad resentful.

“I'll help you change, Ms. Felch.”

Kerrie came over to help Francesca change.

Meanwhile, Layla acted as though she was leaving, but her eyes remained fixated on Francesca.

Left with no other choice, Francesca could only put on a show and fib, “Madam, you do a good job cleaning. Why don't you stay back and take care of me?”

response, Layla

Lord! She can't even lie! Is there anyone who would ask someone to stay and take care of her because the person does a good job cleaning? She should've at least used a better

house, Ms. Felch. Besides, Mr. Lindberg doesn't like to employ strangers. For

just want to employ her!” Francesca feigned a

course.” Kerrie naturally didn't

fine as long as you're

air. Francesca looked up, only to

the office, for he

“How handsome!”

her eyes. Her previously fevered determination to save Francesca from doom was nowhere to be seen. Instead, she was gripped by the desire to marry off the latter to the

“Why are you here?”

he has just left this morning. Considering the journey, he likely didn't even stay in the office

“To bring you home!”

draped his jacket over her before scooping

ready!” Sean

Danrique replied placidly. Then, he added, “Bring that elderly

anyone whose identity is unknown. Why does he suddenly

for her,” Kerrie murmured before quickly chasing

brows furrowed, and realization dawned upon him. There must be something off about this medical

he didn't dare ask any questions. He could

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