A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Thinking about her father's medical bills made her flinch.

Fortunately, she had been paid yesterday, and it added more money to her budget. Her money in hand without her salary was definitely not enough.

Her company had paid her three times her basic salary yesterday.

All the overtime she had pulled for almost a month had paid off.

She could afford all her expenses if she started to scrimp.

Estelle decided that she would not only pay the follow-up medical fees but also return Ethan's money.

She did not want to owe anyone.

"Father, you're going to be okay," she murmured, stroking her father's hair. Then, she stood up, left her father's ward, and went to the billing department.

The medical staff handed Estelle her father's information and hospital bill.

She looked through it briefly. The amount was within her budget, and with the reimbursement from her father's health insurance, everything was covered.

She breathed a sigh of relief. After confirming the amount, she slipped the bill into her bag and walked to a nearby bank to withdraw some cash.

Ethan was already at the ward when Estelle returned.

He usually came at this time of day and had never been late.

Estelle approached him with heavy steps.

"There you are," Ethan said by way of greeting.

He could tell that Estelle was in a bad mood, so he was careful with his words.

Estelle walked over to him and handed him an envelope.

She waited for Ethan to accept it.

hand. His face dramatically changed from slight amusement

What's this for?" Ethan chuckled mirthlessly.

him knew that laugh. It meant that he

Ethan. I can't let you pay for my father's medical

she added, "But thank

to pay off a seemingly endless

Estelle had no more reason to enjoy the convenience offered by

all, they were broken

Ethan threw away

open window scattered the bills all over

Estelle fell silent.

later, she went to pick up the bills from the floor one by one, stacked them neatly together, and

her with an

he was now angry, but she flashed him

once loved him so much, but she had found out that

to share

hospital bills from now on. If you're

cold, and she was asking him

she could

more, Ethan reached out and hugged her. He rested his chin on

was about to struggle, he whispered, "Just let

voice sounded tired.

He was tired.

seemed to be at a loss. The only possible breakthrough could come from Estelle's father. Ethan just had to wait for him to wake up.

doctor had said that the probability of

and Estelle, but Estelle had misunderstood him.

she had agreed to give him, she had already grown so indifferent toward him.

endure

his

in Ethan's

breath in her ear and on her shoulders.

body to relax, but Ethan's closeness