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.”

and began to take her

dizzy in the head. Fortunately, Wesley reacted quickly and

from her skin surprised him. “You’re running a high fever. Let

“It’s fine…”

me now and I’ll need to take responsibility if anything bad happens,” he replied as he carried her into the

across her body, Catherine

vaguely felt someone holding her

arm. It also felt like somebody was feeding her

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

 

was peeling an apple on a chair next to the bed. “You were running

to do with work. I caught a cold yesterday and thought I’d feel better after taking some pills. I

been working today.” He remained gentle from

for starting the renovation

spread across his face upon hearing her incessant apologies. “Stop it. Anyone could catch a

the

could not help imagining how her relationship with Shaun would turn out if he

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

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