q“There's no need for that. Give me the address, and I'll make my way over on my own,” Francesca replied hurriedly.

“All right. It looks like Danrique's left Gordon here, so there shouldn't be a problem for you to travel about,” the first lady remarked with a chuckle. “I'll have someone give Gordon the address, then. See you tomorrow at six!”

“Okay. See you!”

Francesca began to regret her decision as soon as she saw the first lady off. She truly didn't enjoy going to such places, nor was she interested in art exhibitions.

I don't even understand art! But from how she dropped by personally and the way she talked, how could I have said no? Well, I'll have to make connections sooner or later anyway. I may as well get this over with.

“Don't worry, Ms. Felch. I'll take you there personally. You'll be completely safe.”

Gordon thought she was concerned about her safety.

“I'm not worried about that. I just don't really feel like going.”

The woman glanced at her phone. There was not a single call or text message from Danrique.

Despite feeling unhappy, she decided not to phone him.

So what if he doesn't call? It's not like I care. Hmph!

just to reach for her phone underneath her

there was

incredibly dejected, the woman was so tired from her day's work

best when she woke up the next morning, but she forced herself out of bed anyway. Then, she washed up,

all the pain and consuming his medication regardless of how bitter

sincerely wanted to treat

that seemed off was that he now spoke to her less and appeared to be deliberately maintaining a distance from her. He also no longer called her name as

it's because he's feeling guilty over what happened in the past,

every time. The former always looked forward to learning more about medicine and understanding William's illness. She would even report his

that William was recovering well made Monica the happiest

noticed that the two seemed to be growing closer by the day. Monica was no longer afraid to remove his clothes, wipe his body, or treat his wounds—even in his most intimate areas—although she would

this was a good thing. William's always been alone, so it's nice to see someone by his side. Besides,

prescribed more medication for Monica, who had been so busy caring for William that her own

gave her a different kind

past four by the time she

before leading her to the

into the car

all day, she dozed off inside

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