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

couple of steps before she felt dizzy in the head. Fortunately, Wesley reacted quickly

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

“It’s fine…”

stop trying to be tough. You’re working for me now and I’ll need to take responsibility if anything bad happens,” he replied as he carried her

that spread across her body, Catherine drifted

felt someone holding her close

be poking her arm. It also felt like somebody

she was lying in the

 

peeling an apple on a chair next to the bed. “You were running a 102°F high fever. I almost had to compensate you for a

to do with work. I caught a cold yesterday and thought I’d feel better after taking some pills. I didn’t

been working today.” He remained gentle from the

for starting the renovation with bad

hearing her incessant apologies. “Stop it.

light, the

how her relationship with Shaun would turn out

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

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