The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 2937

"Sherman, I like you. I love you," Rita finally confessed.

Sherman, deeply pained, pulled Rita into his arms. "This is all my fault. I should've looked for you quicker. I've never blamed you. All I want is to see you smile. It's enough for me as long as you're willing to let me stay by your side.

"You don't have to confess to me. I know it's hard for you to do that because of your family. I've seen the way they've treated you, and..."

The bodyguards who had barged in with Sherman felt a bit awkward to see their company president in tears. However, the priority was to get Rita to the hospital for a check-up. Being tied up for hours could cause circulation issues, and it could be dangerous if her limbs did not regain feelings soon.

In the end, they got the bravest among them to convince Sherman to let them take Rita to the hospital. Instead of letting them do it, Sherman wiped away his tears and, with ease, lifted Rita as if she was as light as a feather.

health-apart from feeling emotionally drained. Additionally,

remained by Rita's side and held her hand. That way, he would be

regained consciousness. She watched Sherman sleeping peacefully by her bedside, not wanting to disturb this moment of tranquility. However, Sherman woke

check on Rita's condition. Doctors and nurses hurriedly came and went, instructing Rita to rest and assuring her that she would recover with

with a gentle smile even after everyone had left, which brought tears to

thinking I might not even get to see you again. I never thought I'd come out of it all alive. Thank you, Sherman,

his finger to Rita's lips

just so you know," he said. "She told me to take you to the church after you're discharged. Maybe you're just

to me? Does that

Rita referring to his family as her family

in the hospital since you're their