Chapter 15 Two Weeks Later
Lisette slowly opened her eyes. After a moment of disorientation, her hand instinctively moved to her
abdomen.
It was flat, just as it had been before.
The presence she once felt was gone.
“Are you awake?” A cheerful voice interrupted the quiet, Lisette turned her gaze toward the sound.
Gary, dressed casually in a shirt and trousers, approached with an item in his hand.
Noticing she was awake, he set it down and looked at her with concern.
“Are you feeling any discomfort?” Gary asked, his eyes reflecting genuine worry as he observed Lisette’s steady gaze.
Lisette’s dry lips barely moved. “Thank you.”
Thank you for rescuing me.
Gary seemed surprised. “You … remember me?”
Lisette shook her head slightly. “I don’t know who you are.”
Gary gave a rueful smile.
They had only crossed paths briefly three years ago, but he had kept an eye on her from a distance. However, he fell ill with leukemia and had to travel abroad before he could approach her.
“Don’t speak right now. I’ll get the doctor.”
“Okay.”
The doctor arrived promptly, conducted a quick examination, and advised, “You’re very weak. You need to rest properly.”
“Thank you, doctor.”
“You’re welcome.”
Life had continued despite her ordeal.
Lisette was determined to live it well.
After spending nearly two weeks in the hospital, Lisette was finally discharged.
Gary arranged for her to stay in one of his apartments.
He mentioned they had attended the same university, and she recalled who he was.
Gary, the music prodigy.
“You’ll stay here for now and take care of yourself. Once you’re fully recovered, we can discuss the next steps.”
Throughout the past weeks, he had asked for nothing in return, simply providing care.
“Thank you, Gary.”
She hadn’t expected such generosity during her darkest moments.
Her gratitude was profound.
Gary smiled warmly. “You’ve already thanked me plenty; there’s no need to do it again.”
“I’ll repay you.”
A single act of kindness deserved a lifetime of gratitude; a life saved demanded enduring repayment.
Unexpectedly, Gary said, “How about offering yourself as repayment?”
Lisette looked taken aback. Seeing her reaction, Gary chuckled as he filled a glass with water. “Just kidding.”
“Alright, besides offering myself, you can ask me for anything.”
From their interactions over the past month, she knew he was wealthy, and she had grown wary of affluent individuals.
Gary handed her the warm water with a serious look. “If you really want to repay me, then focus on taking care of yourself and living well.”
She had not smiled once during these weeks.
Not even once.
“Alright.”
Gary’s phone rang.
“I’ll take this call.”
“Okay.”
Gary stepped out onto the balcony and answered, “Mom.”
“Gary, where have you been? When will you be back?”
His mother had been especially anxious since his serious illness.
“I’m currently occupied with something. I’ll return later. What’s up?”
“You haven’t visited Grandpa Ernest yet. Tonight is the Prestons‘ family dinner. Why don’t you come along so Grandpa Ernest can see you?”
“Alright, I’ll be back soon.”
Cary reentered the living room Licette said “Vou don’t need to worry about me I can manage on mu
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own.”
“Okay, I’ve arranged for a maid to assist you.
It’s okay. I’ll manage on my own…”
“I already hired her. If you feel you owe me anything, just repay me when you’re able.”
Gary’s offer made it difficult for Lisette to refuse.
“Alright.”
Soon after, the maid arrived. Gary gave her instructions and then departed.
Lisette sat on the sofa for a while before picking up her phone and dialing a number.
“Hello, who is this?”
“Mr. Bush, it’s me, Lisette.”
