Chapter 844:

Eileen, reclining under a hospital blanket that hid signs of injury, didn’t let Julio see her obvious wounds. He assumed that Eileen’s leg under the blanket was injured.

“Actually, it’s my hand that’s scalded,” Eileen replied.

Julio was confused. He glanced over at Bryan, who was preoccupied with Gabriela, and realized what was happening. He nodded.

“Ah, I see. Not just the hand, then. Seems Mr. Dawson’s heart is also under the weather. A hospital stay might be what you need.”

His voice carried a teasing undertone that made Eileen’s smile falter.

Dalores, standing by the window, shifted uneasily. Choosing to stay silent with her head lowered, Julio also fell silent, and the atmosphere grew awkward.

She said, “I should head back now, Eileen. Rest up and

you for making the effort,” Eileen replied, her tone reflecting a mix of

reached for the handle, she heard Julio say, “Seems like

steps, descending the

chill from the partly open window bringing a welcome freshness that broke the sterile smell of the hospital. She couldn’t hold back her questions any longer. “Why am I still

your imagination at galn ovels ;

expression was inscrutable as he answered, “Conroy has already called me several times, asking me to go back. Once he

back on the bed, her gaze lost in the

the elevator to the first floor, and as soon as she stepped out, she saw Julio standing just outside, apparently having sprinted down the stairs from Eileen’s floor. Frowning, Dalores avoided eye contact and moved past him, but Julio

end things with Mabel. Then, I’ll put the past behind us,”

to me again. Your decisions, your divorce—they’re yours to handle.

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