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.

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

we'll come

take care of her." I

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

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,

already arranged for a caretaker, I

few last reminders for Cecilia, all of us left the ward together. As soon as we were out in the corridor, Jerome asked

something that I'd like to talk to you

at him, his

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

Theo did not pay any attention to him, or he

my forehead and quickly said, "We've made plans, Jerome, so tonight is a no-go. Next time, we'll treat you to

the way here and now you wanna run away?" Jerome glared at me, displeasure evident on

really tired today. I wanna go home and rest. Can we talk about this some other day?" I was really worried that this

about such a sensitive topic right before me was... too much

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

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