Chapter 984 James’ Generosity

Heidi sighed once more, unable to put her heartache into words.

Seeing Heidi like this, Helen softened and changed the subject. “Fine, we’ll let the matter drop for now. Matthew, is Heidi alright? How has she been doing?”

Matthew shook his head solemnly and answered, “She’s not doing too well. There are some internal injuries that require her to be put on bed rest, but she insists on leaving the hospital right away and refuses to stay for proper treatment. At this rate, she won’t make a full recovery.”

Upon hearing this, Helen grew anxious. “Heidi, why would you insist on leaving the hospital? Can’t you see how you need proper treatment right now? Look at your injuries!”

Heidi let out a tired sigh. “Helen, I—I still have stuff to do at the company, and if I don’t go back, they’ll have me fired for not showing up at work!”

money, and now you can’t afford the hospital bill? I’m your sister, for heaven’s sake. You could

by Miss Harrison’s charity. I’ve already made arrangements for the rest

was growing fonder of Matthew after learning of his kind gestures toward

will your in-laws say about this? If you paid for me, surely your in-laws would only demean you. And I don’t want you to get into a fight with James because of this; you mustn’t pay the bill if it means

 

long known that Heidi was the

what if I find out about Helen paying the bill? I ought to

looked up to see that James had, at some point, materialized at

of him, Heidi faltered and said hastily, “J-James, you’re here! Everything is fine. Helen didn’t pay a single cent. I still have some money saved up at home;

and interrupted, “Don’t speak! I’m here to nag some sense into your sister.” He turned to Helen and berated, “How could you not know that something like this has happened to your own sister, Helen? She’s been in Eastcliff for days, and you didn’t even hear about it? If Matthew hadn’t found

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