The Woman From Hell

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.

too intruding, Theo was slightly displeased and shot Jerome a look. Then, he looked at me and said,

we'll come

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

good for a pregnant lady like you t o stay in the hospital. You'll just make me

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 and said, "Okay, you rest well, then.

he had already

left the ward together. As soon as we were out in the

like to talk to

his gaze was cold and

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

he would misunderstand that Jerome was trying

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

way here and now you wanna

and rest. Can we talk about this some other day?" I was really worried that

about such a sensitive topic

only be progress if we talk to him about it," Jerome answered nonchalantly, disregarding my embarrassment