Chapter 76
Catherine insisted on walking back to Wesley’s villa to supervise the renovation progress.

She stayed on-site the entire day. Wesley dropped by in the afternoon to hand out gifts as a token of appreciation for the staff’s effort.

She was overwhelmed by the thick envelope placed in her hands. “President Lyons, this gift is probably more than I deserve.”

“It’s simply a small token of appreciation.” He studied her face briefly. “You look unwell. Are you ill?”

“Probably just a common cold.”

“Take the day off and get some rest. I believe the renovation will progress on schedule. I’m not a mean boss.” His voice was soft and gentle.

She nodded. An outsider was more thoughtful than Shaun who lived together with her.

Shaun had not enquired how she was feeling at all.

He probably hated her to the core now, so why would he be bothered?

A woman could not possibly live happily with an inconsiderate man, right?

“Thanks, President Lyons.”

nodded again and began to take

dizzy in the head. Fortunately, Wesley reacted quickly and

running a high fever. Let me send

“It’s fine…”

need to take responsibility if

body, Catherine drifted

someone holding

her arm. It also felt like somebody was feeding

time she regained consciousness, she realized she was lying in the hospital bed with

 

were running a 102°F

have troubled you.” She propped herself up and apologized genuinely. “My getting sick has nothing to do with work. I caught a cold yesterday and thought I’d feel better after taking some

my negligence. You shouldn’t have been working today.” He remained gentle from the beginning

sorry for starting the renovation

his face upon hearing her incessant apologies. “Stop it. Anyone

the light, the

not help imagining how her relationship with Shaun would turn out if he had Wesley’s

for today. You don’t have to stay here. I can

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