Chapter 126

Chapter 126: She Still Cares About Me!

POV

saw? You're awake?" Thomas's voice trembled with relief.

I forced my eyes open.

"Where am 17" My voice was weak. I hated it.

"Hospital VIP suite, sir. You've been unconscious for several hours."

I tried to sit up. My body fought against me. Thomas moved closer.

*Please, sir, you shouldn't exert yourself."

I waved him away. "What happened?"

The last thing I remembered was Angela coming to my hotel room to discuss her investment proposal. What happened after that?

Thomas swallowed. "You collapsed, sir. The doctors say it's your gastric ulcers again, but worse than last time. They're insisting on intravenous treatment and at least three days of observation. They've been clear that you must stop drinking and eat regularly or risk serious complications."

"Not happening. Get me discharge papers." Three days in a hospital bed? No chance.

"Sir, the doctors were extremely concerned about your condition. If you're not comfortable with this room, I can arrange a larger

Thomas cleared his throat. "Sir, Ms. Wilson specifically instructed me to take good care of you."

My head snapped toward him. "What did you just say? Who was then? My heart pounded as memories come back-Angela's scent, her voice, her hand on my forehead,

"Angela Wilson, sir," Thomas replied quietly.

"Is she still here?" I couldn't hide the need in my voice,

Thomas looked confused. Still here? No, sir. She left after I arrived

It wasn't you who called the ambulance?

used your phone

for help, made sure I was taken care

Hope. Dangerous feeling.

sat straighter, ignoring the pain. Maybe she was getting

after I arrived, sir.

"She left? You didn't ask her to

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She Sull

said carefully. She had al dy seen here for several

sitting by my bed, hair falling forward as she Then

Thomas arrived, like she couldn't

talked to ductors, waited for me to

against the sheets, Why stay at all?

to keep me safe, she

I

medication to complete. Mr. Wilson specifically instructed me to ensure you finished the full

chest. She'd given instructions for

so?" I

Partners?

now? Are you employed by

solely for your

I shot back,

Smith, I said coldly, "do you value your position

didn't you demand it while Ms. Wilson was present? I couldn't help but notice that she's the only one who seems to genuinely

at him, speechless. Too accurate, too perceptive

Thomas's eyes. It

"One moment, sir. I'll

instructions for my care, had spent hours making sure I was okay. Now I'd see if she

stepped into the hallway, positioning myself to hear

her voice. Distant but

"Hello?"

Wilson, I apologize for disturbing you, but it's urgent, Thomas explained. "Mr. Shaw has regained consciousness

his choice,

say his ulcers are in a dangerous state.

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