Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

Chapter 1996 Putting On An Act

Evan couldn’t be bothered to answer Mabel, and neither could the rest of the Seet family. After giving Nina and Maya a few more reminders, Nicole promptly left with Evan and Davin.

The only ones left in the ward were Nina, Maya, and the Simpson family.

Having recalled what Nicholas had told her earlier, Mabel began acting the part of the loving mother.

She walked to Wilbur’s bed as tears streamed down her face. “Oh, Wilbur, you’re such a good and loyal man. You love Maya so much you’d even risk your life for her.”

Moments later, she turned her attention to Maya. “Maya, it isn’t easy to find someone as fiercely loyal as Wilbur, and I hope you’ll always love and cherish him. I want nothing more than for the two of you to live happily ever after.”

Mabel’s words had successfully struck a chord with Rodney.

He, too, couldn’t wait for Maya and Wilbur’s relationship to blossom so he could ride on the Seet family’s coattails.

“There, there, don’t cry, Mom. Wilbur will wake up soon enough,” Nicholas comforted.

your brother wakes up, promise me you’ll take good care of him. He’s a man, so there’ll be times when it won’t be convenient

You

gaze at Wilbur. If I had given Wilbur a heads-up before dealing with Janice, none of this would’ve happened! It’s all my fault for

on the shoulder. Meanwhile, Mable had doubled down on her act and started

down?” Nina said as she turned to Mabel. “If you really must cry, perhaps you

what was the point of crying outside the ward if Rodney didn’t get to see it? “You’re right. I should’ve been more considerate,” Mabel replied, quickly wiping her tears away. “I won’t cry or say anything else anymore. I’ll hold it in for

“All right, I’ll leave Wilbur in your care.

here with Wilbur. I’ll call you once he wakes

“Okay.”

Nicholas looked a lot less sad as they settled into their seats. Maya, however, stayed

an hour later, her

you’re awake?” Maya exclaimed

merely stared at her without any sign

feeling? Are you hurting anywhere?” Maya

“Who are you?”

unexpected reaction. What’s he talking about?