The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

"Well..."

Frank murmured awkwardly, shooting a glance at Rory as she stood in the distance.

"Hmm...?"

Gene quickly caught his meaning and waved Rory off for her to leave.

A hint of annoyance showed on Rory's face for an instant, and she was staring thoughtfully at Frank even as she headed into her bedroom.

With her gone, Gene asked, "Alright, you can speak freely now, Mr. Lawrence. Does my illness have something to do with Rory?"

Frank nodded slightly. "Actually, I need you to stay calm and listen to what I have to say to you now, Mr. Pearce."

"Tell me." Gene's mood dampened even as he saw the scowl on Frank's face.

is growing Chestbursters inside you... Actually, there are three of them, each half a meter long. Once they mature, they

Frank had

almost could not, and he seemed to see the worms squirming around even

most, and the fault was not entirely on him-no one could have stayed calm

many doctors, even traditional healers... but none of

patted his shoulder to calm him down but nodded in

Gene

fact that Frank was still keeping him on

that more would be implanted into you. Moreover, it must be fed with a specific type of medicine, orût

saying that someone's been trying to kill me?" Gene murmured,

Frank nodded

that loan cure you this one time, but not every time. All you can do is be wary toward the

Thames..." Gene growled the name through his

Woss, Rory was the only person