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

come

and take care

go back with President Grant. I have nothing planned, and it's not good for a pregnant lady like you t o

with her since she would have to worry about me despite being injured. I nodded and said, "Okay, you rest well, then. I'll

had already arranged

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

like to talk to you

is it?” Theo looked at him, his

conversation topics do we

attention to him, or he would misunderstand that Jerome was trying to flirt with

a no-go. Next time, we'll treat you to a meal. You can go back

the way here

some other day?" I was really worried that this chatterbox would just blabber about

such a sensitive topic right

your husband since there can only be

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