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.”

again and began to take her

in the head. Fortunately, Wesley reacted quickly and stepped forward to catch

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

“It’s fine…”

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

weakness that spread across her body, Catherine

someone holding her close during

sharp seemed to be poking her arm. It also felt like somebody was

was lying in the

 

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

apologized genuinely. “My getting sick has nothing to do with work. I caught a cold yesterday and thought I’d feel better after

You shouldn’t have been working today.” He remained gentle

starting the renovation

incessant apologies.

illumination of the light, the man’s young face

imagining how her relationship with Shaun would turn out

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

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