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.

Then, he looked

we'll come

I’ll stay back and take care of her."

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

her since she would have to worry about me despite being injured.

he had already arranged for a caretaker, I

all of us left the ward together. As soon as we were out

that I'd like to talk to

his gaze was cold and his voice

of course! What other common conversation topics do

Theo did not pay any attention to him, or he

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

do you mean? You asked me to come all the way here and now

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

a sensitive topic right before

your husband since there can only be progress

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