The Substitute Wife: My Poor Husband Is A Billionaire

The Substitute Wife My Poor Husband is a Billionaire

Chapter 913 Treat You To Dinner

Elizabeth took the coat from his hand. “Thanks,” she said with a nod.

“I should be thanking you,” Frank replied. “I just noticed all the documents on the table had been tidied up. Was it you who helped me pack things?” He stood still, trying to keep his breath steady.

“I’m sorry. I moved your things without your permission,” Elizabeth explained, flustered. “I’m a neat freak; I hate to see things in a mess.”

Her cheeks burned with shame.

“I was busy with a surgery today and my table was really messy.” “I thought you were a patient who’d snuck into my office without an appointment,” Frank said apologetically. “I’m sorry about my attitude.”

Frank seemed genuinely remorseful.

“It’s okay,” Elizabeth assured him. “I’m not looking for treatment anyway; I’m afraid of what the doctors might say. I’ve seen several doctors and they’ve all given me the same diagnosis. I was afraid it would be more of the same this time.”

was about to put on her coat, she paused. There was a

his hands. They appeared

awkwardly, not knowing where to

I was helping Wade pick up his tools just now.

amused by Frank’s sheepish

took back Elizabeth’s coat. “I’ll have

to wear it now.” She

far from where they stood, Frank said, “Let’s sit down and have a chat. I’ve seen your medical records. Most hand troubles are caused by nerve damage, and the chances of a complete

looked doubtful. “But there are patients who never recover, aren’t there? Do their hands tremble for the rest of

nervous. “I can’t say for sure. I would never give up on any patient, but sometimes it does depend on the patient’s own will

couldn’t tell whether Elizabeth had heard what

lost in thought. Elizabeth recalled the awful scene where Jorge had waved the

reverie,

work. I guess you haven’t had dinner either. How about we get dinner together? It’ll be my treat, to apologize for offending you

mention of Janet, Elizabeth’s mood wavered. “I’ve