Chapter 244

Before I could introduce them to each other, Jerome jumped up and said, "Fancy meeting you here, Mr. Grant. I was just thinking of paying you a visit.”

I knew Jerome did not have a filter when he spoke, so I stood up and interrupted, just in case he blurted out some nonsense. “How're things with Doctor Lynch?"

"He's fine. The operation went well, we're just waiting for him to wake up," Theo answered my question, but his eyes were hostile as his gaze scanned Jerome.

Jerome was a psychologist with amazing skills at understanding body language, so when he saw what was happening, he said, "Don't misunderstand, Mr. Grant. I have nothing to do with your wife. We’ve known each other for ten years, so to me, she’s a brother."

I...

Jerome was so blunt that the expression on Theo's face was becoming slightly unnatural. He retracted his glare and looked at Cecilia. "The doctor said that your wounds aren't too deep, so you can be discharged in two days."

Theo was normally aloof toward outsiders, and he would rarely make conversation. Thus, he rarely

showed concern for someone of his own accord. I was a little surprised to hear all those words come out of his mouth. Cecilia was equally surprised. She was first stunned before saying, "Okay, thank you."

Suddenly, it was awkward for everyone in the ward and silence filled the air. Only Jerome was unbothered as he stared at Theo intently.

slightly displeased and shot Jerome a look. Then, he looked at me and said, "I'll arrange for someone to take care

we'll come back

I’ll stay back and take care of her." I

back with President Grant. I have nothing planned, and it's not good for a pregnant lady like you t o stay in the hospital. You'll just make me worried," Cecilia replied

thought, it seemed that she was right. It would only be more burdensome for Cecilia if I stayed with her since she would have to worry about me despite being injured. I nodded

he had already arranged for a caretaker, I trusted

us left the ward together. As soon as

something that I'd like to talk

him, his gaze was cold and his

What other common conversation topics do we have?” Jerome’s eyes sparkled as

he would

made plans, Jerome, so tonight is a no-go. Next time, we'll treat you to a meal.

do you mean? You asked me to come all the way here and now you wanna run away?" Jerome glared at me, displeasure

talk about this some other day?" I was really worried that this chatterbox would just blabber about my lack of libido to

of two grown men talking about such a sensitive topic right before me

be progress if we talk to him about it," Jerome

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