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.

the hospital check-up, Rita was found to be in sound health-apart from feeling

side and held her hand. That way, he

She watched Sherman sleeping peacefully by her bedside, not wanting to disturb this

discreetly rang her bedside bell to summon someone to check on Rita's condition. Doctors and nurses hurriedly

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

to see you again. I never thought I'd come out of it all alive.

his finger to Rita's lips to stop

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

"How did Grandma know what happened to me? Does that mean

referring to his family as

only natural for them to come to see you in the hospital since you're their granddaughter-in-law. Thankfully, you're okay, so I sent them back