Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 156 Promise Me One Thing

When Eric woke up, he did not recall the things he had said. He looked at me curiously. "What exactly did I say?"

The memory of his words made my face heat up, and I quickly avoided his gaze. I forced a guilty smile. "Oh, you were just talking about some company matters."

"Really?" Eric clearly didn't buy it.

I nodded earnestly. "Yep! The moment I realized it was classified information, I covered my ears right away. I mean, they're corporate secrets. If I got caught eavesdropping, that'd be a disaster!"

I let out a quiet sigh of relief after my little joke. I couldn't believe I had actually managed to spin a lie like that.

But Eric's voice turned gentle before I could fully relax, carrying a warmth that caught me off guard.

"It's fine." His tone was steady, reassuring. "If it's you, even the biggest secret wouldn't matter. I know you'd never betray me."

I froze, staring at him in stunned silence. For a moment, I actually felt bad for lying.

The doctor pushed the door open just as the awkwardness was settling in. Seeing that Eric was awake, he gave a satisfied nod.

your injury report. Take a look." He handed over

through it as the doctor continued his

in your shoulder joint. You also have two cracked ribs. You'll need to stay in the hospital for at least a month. During this time, get as much rest as possible. Judging by the wear on your hand, I'd say you're left-handed. For things like eating,

I instinctively opened my mouth to explain, but Eric beat

he said

to top it off, he even flashed a genuinely

how hard I tried, there was no explaining my way

switched to gossip mode. "Let me tell you, your girlfriend

raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And why do you

doctor chuckled knowingly. "She was pacing back and forth the entire time you were in surgery, looking absolutely anxious. A lot of family members just

their phones while they

"Not that being on

your

way more attentive than

head, wishing I could

to correct him earlier, and now, trying to explain would only make me look