Man, what's wrong with you?

Jeremy liked to use the power of his high status to put things right. Whatever he had decided, there was no way for him to change. For this reason, no one could ever say no to him. What he said was law.

An uncomfortable silence fell over the room after his departure. They all looked at each other, bewildered. Then, finally, they began to chatter about what had just happened.

What could have happened to cause the boss to do something like this?

The office was dead silent when Barry returned. You could've heard a pin drop when he said, "Postpone the meeting."

With a heavy heart, Barry was forced to call Mr. Wu's secretary with the news. "I apologize," he said. "Something urgent has come up and I'm afraid my boss is unavailable." He sighed and added reluctantly, "We'll have to postpone the meeting until tomorrow morning."

The secretary replied courteously to him, but made it clear what this setback would mean—the cooperation would likely be cancelled.

Sherry could feel the medication was working. Her eyelids were becoming heavier by the minute. However, she forced herself to keep them open and refrained from lying down. She wouldn't be able to sleep that night if she dozed off now.

She wasn't sure if Jeremy would come or not this night. If he came while she couldn't fall asleep, they would stare at each other. How embarrassing!

The thought of that was almost as embarrassing as what had happened last night. She'd had a moment of weakness, sleeping with his arms holding her tightly against him. She remembered his skin was burning hot.

She didn't have a good night's sleep, and neither did Jeremy.

She thought she might be able to talk to the nurse when Jeremy was around, but it wasn't so appropriate after all, as the nurse had far more important things to do.

Her mind wandered as she played absently with her phone. A knock at the door snapped her back to reality.

She took a deep breath in to calm her nerves. "Come in," she said as calmly as she could muster. Her eyes were fixed quizzically on the door as it opened.

She was relieved to see that it was Chester.

Sherry noted that he was wearing a casual beige suit. 'He looks clean', she thought as he walked towards her. He smiled his bright, gentle smile like he always did when he saw her. She always felt lighter and happier in his presence.

He was carrying several bags with him. His face lit up as soon as he met her eyes. "Hello!" he beamed.

"Hi," she muttered back as enthusiastically as she could. It seemed too early for him to be here. She checked the time on her phone for confirmation. 'He isn't meant to be off yet, why is he here?'

He dumped a heavy-looking bag down on the table. His hand had red lines from where it had been cutting into him. She gestured towards the sofa. "Please sit."

"Let me get you some water," she added. She was about to climb out of bed, but he raised his hand to stop her. "I don't need water Sherry, just stay in bed and relax."

He grabbed a chair, pulling it right up to the edge of the bed to sit next to her. "Are you feeling any better?" he said softly.

"Oh I'm fine," she said shyly. 'He cares about me,' she thought bashfully. "It hurts, but only a little," she paused. "Mr. Gu, why are you here? What I mean is, aren't you meant to be at work?"

"Well I just, um, left early," Chester said rubbing his neck and not meeting her eyes. 'I would be here with you every second of the day if I could', he thought to himself.

some money-hungry capitalist!" He had a very

speechless. She looked at him in disbelief for a

Gu!" she stammered. She met his gaze.

and things like that. There are some books too. They're all funny ones, so you have something

don't know how to thank you," Sherry muttered. She shrugged, acting helpless, enjoying this unexpected

way there's no need to worry about work either. I've approved your paid leave," he said. "So all you need to do is stay here and

help but smile at him as she said

less than a month. And this was already the second time she had

Chester somehow know that Langston

that you're injured. They understand the situation," Chester said gently. "They're all just worried about you. And they won't mind covering your work while you're gone. You just need to look after yourself and focus on getting better," he added with a caring smile. He finished peeling the apple and handed it to

didn't want to disturb your rest." He watched her eating the apple he'd given her

okay, I don't need any visitors. I wouldn't want to cause any fuss!" she said timidly. She felt mortified at the thought of being the center of attention

to believe that they did care about her injuries. They were

else visited you today?" he

what he meant by that. The first person that came to mind was Jessie, but she

to himself. He had expected Jeremy

appeared that Jeremy was not around. He

last night? Has he not been to see you today?" Chester tried to sound as

Jeremy?' She was thrown by his comment. Hearing his name made her frown unconsciously. "He had something he had to get

she broke the silence and

read. To Chester she seemed so innocent

'Is she Jeremy's wife?'

last night. He was so curious. But should he ask

trying to hide it. Perhaps because they were having problems. Plus, he couldn't trust

would

kind of person who would buy a book like this." She read another funny joke. But she

her. She knew him better than he thought. "Yes

her apple, smirking at the book. But she still felt hungry. She was grateful when Chester pulled a vacuum flask from

as he opened it. He

She couldn't help but compare it

gobbled down a big bowl of it, feeling full and satisfied when she was

pork liver porridge in the morning. That stuff made her face turn as pale and she

As he parked he saw a familiar

closed his car door he noticed Jeremy, standing not too far from him. He

here to visit Sherry?" Steve asked in a friendly

"Yes," Jeremy replied flatly.

go up together," Steve said. He was carrying a big pile of things in