The Mysterious Billionaire and His Substitute Bride

Rubbing his temples in a bid to alleviate his headache, Frank took off his mask. Heaving a sigh, he massaged his stiff shoulder.

“He’s no longer in any real danger, but he had been seriously injured. He has multiple second degree burns and his lungs are damaged from inhaling too much smoke. He’s going to be in the hospital for at least three weeks.”

“I need to see him.” She tried to go into the ward.

Frank stopped her. “He’s awake, but you can’t go in there. He needs an asepsis environment while his burns heal. If you go in there right now, you might take in bacteria.”

Disappointment darkened Janet’s eyes. She tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, lowering her head apologetically. “You’re right. I’m sorry. I wasn’t thinking.”

“It’s okay.” Frank knew that she was just worried about Ethan. He raised his chin at the window. “You can see him through the glass, but you should ready your heart for the sight. He’s all wrapped up in gauze. I don’t think even he himself ever imagined someday he’d look just like a mummy.”

that Frank was making jokes in a bid to make her feel

she turned around and walked to the window. Lifting a hand to the glass, she looked at the man lying on the

on, and much like Frank had said, he was wrapped up in bandages and

his head, locking eyes with her. He couldn’t speak, so he could only blink at

one hand to keep her sobs from coming out.

hands behind his back. “Wow, even when he’s that injured he can still torment single people with PDA. What a jerk!” he

him a watery smile. “I forgot to thank you, Doctor Watson. Thank you so

There was nothing

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