Chapter 26

Chapter 26



The next day, I texted Clyde's secretary, Gemma, to call in sick. I kept it vague, mentioning I had personal matters to attend to without diving into any details.

Gemma's response was brief, a simple "Okay," without further inquiry.

Being Merritt Patterson's right hand, Gemma was Clyde's most trusted assistant. So, getting her approval was as good as getting Clyde's.

After the unpleasantness of the previous day, Clyde probably thought I was being petulant and throwing a tantrum. He didn't mince his words when he texted me, stating I was absent for not taking a leave and that I'd lose my perfect attendance bonus for the month.

After doing the math, the loss wasn't as painful as I thought, so I didn't fret much about it.

Jade was already waiting for me downstairs early in the morning, holding some sandwiches. "I know you're not feeling up to eating much, but you've got to try a bit. They say chemotherapy can take a toll on you."

With a look of concern, she watched as I took big bites of the sandwich, finally breathing a sigh of relief before driving me to the hospital.

during the chemotherapy, especially when I noticed a young girl with a bald head nearby. I instinctively grabbed Jade's hand tightly. Jade

and gave a resigned smile. "People lose their hair during chemo.

"Don't worry, miss. You can wear a wig. You can find many

seven or eight, blissfully unaware of the gravity of her situation, excitedly talking about the beautiful

"Yeah, let's check it

as if to

you the fanciest wig!" Seeing the tears in her eyes, I nodded vigorously. "I want

"Spare my few strands, will you? I'd

other's eye and burst out laughing, the sadness we'd felt just

didn't immediately feel sick from the chemo,

barber shop, I asked Jade to stop.

looked at me in horror, but after I reassured her that it was only a haircut, she agreed to accompany me

time, but I was determined. "Keep my hair, please.

to the hospital, the barber understood my situation and nodded

smiled. It was just a haircut, not the

preserved my hair,

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