I glanced at him but didn’t respond. If I hadn’t been worried about how the drowning might affect my previous injuries, I wouldn’t have bothered coming to the hospital at all.
When I stayed silent, Irvin began explaining, “Lianne had a high fever last night. She was delirious…
I ignored him and walked out.
+25 BONUS
Chapter 17
My repeated indifference finally irritated him.
“Lianne is your sister! How can you be so unforgiving? You know she’s been weak since she was a child-
Before he could finish, he saw me smile faintly and walk toward another man.
“Professor Green, I’m ready,” I said. “Let’s go.”
Irvin saw me leaving with another man and flew into a rage. He tried to grab me, but I took a step back and avoided him.
Just as he opened his mouth to say something, I cut him off impatiently. “Your precious Lianne is still burning up in the hospital. Go take care of her and stop bothering me!”
Thinking I was jealous and upset, Irvin suppressed his anger and said, “Emilia, I know you’re mad. But no matter what, you shouldn’t just leave with some random guy. Let me take you home, okay?”
I sneered.
“No, it’s not okay. And for your information, I’m not leaving with a random guy. This is the man who saved my life. Without him, I’d already be dead, and
you wouldn’t even have the
chance to pester me.”
If it hadn’t been for Professor Green’s timely rescue, I would’ve drowned yesterday.
Irvin’s face fell as the realization hit him. Knowing how close I had been to death, he felt his chest tightened painfully.
After a long pause, his expression shifted again before he finally looked at Professor Green. Professor. Green, thank you for saving my wife. I owe you a great debt. If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to come to me.”
