Upon seeing him, Denny flashed a cheeky smile. “What are you doing inside? What took you so long to answer the door?”

Howard answered innocently, “Denny, I-I think I’m ill. My head is burning up. Am I going to die?”

Denny’s expression changed abruptly. Standing on his tiptoes, he placed his hand on Howard’s forehead. “Oh, you’re burning! I’ll go get Dr. Walker now.”

Jim Walker was the doctor working for Imperial Hotel. Normally, the employees would seek treatment from him if they suffered from fever or headaches.

After Denny’s figure disappeared from sight, Howard slumped.

My wound has been festering for some time, so I hope Dr. Walker doesn’t realize that I’m hurt.

Howard did not stop working even after he suffered an injury. He did not let anyone know he was shot in the leg.

After all, a gunshot wound was too sensitive to be revealed to the public.

Alas, his wound was pretty serious now. If he insisted on working instead of recuperating, he might have to amputate his leg.

a temperature now, he had

later, Denny arrived with

fifties with pleasant features. He allowed Denny to drag

been sick. Of course I’m worried sick as he suddenly

over to Howard’s bed, he came to a stop as he panted. “Chef Howard, how are you doing?

blinked silently. Everyone in Imperial Hotel treated him well,

take

himself to calm

and took Howard’s temperature. Narrowing his eyes, he announced, “You’re running a high temperature at

also checked Howard’s tongue. “You have a hard

the once-over, he asked, “Do you feel unwell

shook his head.

to rest. Don’t be a workaholic. Everyone in the hotel knows you’ve never asked for a

the medical certificate and a prescription, giving them to Denny. “Give this to your manager.

in his hands. After that, Jim packed up his stuff and

Pulling out a slender necklace beneath his

marine blue eyes stared at it so adoringly as

only have seven days left. After resting for seven days, I’ll have to complete the mission assigned to me by the organization. Otherwise,

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