Chapter 88 Ivan’s Abnormality
At the mention of Ashley, Rowan’s urges seemed to Tade a little.
“You said Ashley isn’t stingy, but no woman can be generous when it comes to love. That is, unless she doesn’t actually love you,” I said.
[continued, Trying to convince him, “Do you want her to be sad? What would she think if you had with me?t
His gaze began to change, and it seemed like he was seriously pondering over my words, just as I thought it could relax, he kissed me again. It was as if everything i had just said meant nothing
1 wondered if I had been trying to discuss morality with an animal.
I wasn’t sure how long we were at it, but my eyes couldn’t stay open. As I dozed off, I said, “Let me sleep. I just got discharged from the hospital..‘
The hand that had been going all over my body stopped. Rowan embraced me from behind. Before I drifted into sleep, I felt his lips kiss my shoulder.
As a result of having right after had been discharged from the hospital, I had a headache. But when I woke up, Rowan was no longer in the room.
Prioritizing my health, I skipped breakfast and told Lee to take me to the hospital for a check–up. Coincidentally, I was assigned to Ivan
“We need to take your blood pressure. Roll up your slene,” Ivan said coldly as if he didn’t low me
Thesitated, and then I removed my thick jacket, accidentally pulling my scad off in the process. I hurriedly put it back on, but Ivan’s gaze had changed. He was staring at my neck
Rowan had left various marks on my neck last night. It was quite a sight,
I rolled my sleeves up and put my arm on the table. I said awkwardly, “Here. You can take my readings
I wasn’t sure if it was an illusion, but I felt Ivan’s gaze had become even colder than before. He picked up the blood pressure cutt and held my wrist, adjusting my position
But he used a lot of force; it felt like he was going to break my hand.
We were silent as we went through everything. After Ivan got my blood pressure readings, he ruled out the possibility of me having a headache from high blood pressure
Then, he started to ask some questions coldly. He also wrote a list of tests that I needed, and he sent me off for the tests
It turned out that my injuries, which hadn’t fully recovered, had been aggravated because I had drunk alcohol and hadn’t gotten sufficient rest,
“very brave of y
you to drink right after getting discharged from the hospital yesterday, Ivan said.
He removed his mask, and his expression was cold. He had always looked approachable, and be looked even more intimidating now.
“A friend just got back, so I was too excited…” Ifelt a little guilty; thad gone overboard last night
“James Dane?” Ivan asked. He knew about James, too.
I nodded in response.
Then, Ivan asked, “Did he leave those hickeys on you?”
I was shocked. I said, “wan, you shouldn’t carelessly say things like that.”
“It must be Rowan, then,” Ivan concluded.
“I’m here for a check–up. Why are you concemed about that?” I felt very confused.
ivan paused, realizing that it wasn’t appropriate. He composed himself and continued, “Well, if you don’t want to get admitted to the hospital again, get some
Test.
“You should abstain from cigarettes, alcohol, and nighttate, I’ll prescribe you some medication; don’t forget to take your pills on time.
Ten minutes later, I left the hospital after collecting my medication. Leedutifully drove me home.
When I got home, I didn’t get out of the car immediately. Instead, I asked Lee, “Hey, Lee. You haven’t been home for two years, tight?
“yes, that’s right,” Lre answered immediately.
“You should visit your parents this year. I’ll give you an extra allowance; it’ll be your bonus for the year. You can go home tomorrow, and I’ll give you two weeks off,” I said.
But – Lee said, not sure what to do.
In case he started to overthink, I hurriedly explained, “I’m not firing you. I said you have to come back in two weeks, didn’t I? You can drive this car home, but you have to pay for gas.”
After I finished, I got out of the car, giving Lee no chance to refute me
As the saying went, only real friends see you through tough times. In my previous life, Lee had stayed with me until the very end. Even though he hadn’t been of much help, he had dutifully bulled his role as my driver.
When I had been in the hospital, be bad also taken care of me. The truth was, I knew he had feelings for me, but there was a large gap between us, and he never confessed his feelings to me.
if my memory served me right, Lee’s father would pass away this year from a stroke. Because they hadn’t had a car to take his father to the hospital, be badi’t been
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able to receive treatment
it in time.
Thoped Lee could save his father.
Soon after I finished dinner, Dad called me. He casually chatted with me for a while. Then, he asked, “Did you tell Rowan about coming over for a meal? Did you forget about it?”
I had indeed forgotten about it. “I’ll tell him soon. Dad, you know he’s busy at the end of the year,” I said, giving excuses.
“That’s why you have to do it soon. Let’s do it tomorrow. Bring him home tomorrow. It’s decided!”
Dad’s attitude toward Rowan had taken a complete 180 degree tum. After all, Rowan had saved Dad’s reputation
After Dad hung up, I stared at the phone, feeling unsure of what to do. After a few minutes of hesitation, I called Rowan.
Rowan picked up after a few rings, but it sounded noisy on his end. There were sounds of men playing games, so I assumed he was at a business dinner.
“Are you busy? If you’re busy, I’ll text you,” I asked
- Go on,” said Rowan. His voice sounded clear even in the busy environment.
“Are you free tomorrow?” I decided to ask about his schedule.
Rowan paused, then answered, “I’m going to Duo Chemicals.”
I knew he was busy. After moments of silence, I decided to give up. “Okay. It’s nothing, I was just asking.”
“Olay “Then, Rowan bung up.
I sighed. Considering the weird relationslap that I had with Rowan, it would be awloward to invite him over for dinner.
Besides, if his relationship with Dad improved, it would be difficult for us after the divorce.
But I wasn’t sure how to reject Dad. If I told him that Rowan was busy, Dad would think that I was giving excuses. It was just one meal, after all!
After some thought, I suddenly recalled that Ivan had told me to get sufficient rest. I ended up falling asleep.
I wasn’t sure when Rowan came home. But as I drifted in and out of sleep, I felt a pair of anns embrace me from behind. I woke up.
“Rowan?” I asked.
“Yeah,” he said, sounding drowsy. “Go to sleep.
I listened to the sound of his breathing; it seemed like he had fallen asleep after saying that. It felt weird. We were in a position that made it feel like we were a loving couple, but Rowan and I were not that
His embrace was warm. 1 hesitated, but in the end, I snuggled closer.
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