Chapter 16
“But something feels off. That old lady didn’t really seem like one of our company’s top executives. I heard this morning that the head of the company seriously ill. Maybe she’s a friend relative.” Michael said thoughtfully, shaking his head. Even he couldn’t figure out what was going on
“other way, it don’t really concern is right now. We’re part of a big corporation. It’s not going to go under just like that,” he added with a sheug
After hearing what Amands saldearlier, Yarrick felt a bit more reassured. Since she mentioned that there wouldn’t be any problems for the time being, it was probably true. As a mid–level executive, she definitely had more inside knowledge than most.
“Yeah, that makes sense. Let’s just go with the flow”
As the two of them charied, they noticed Ethan walking toward the elevators with a laptop in hand
“He’s probably heading into a meeting. I bet he knows what’s going on with the curethren. But we just started working heir, so it’s best not to ask too much
“Right It’s better to stay out of it and just see how things play out-
They went back to reviewing the documents Ethan had handed them earlier, occasionally exchanging a few words
Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, it was 4:00 pm
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Drhan returned, his expression calm. It was impossible to tell if he was in a good or bad mood. After a short chat, they didn’t manage to glean anything i
“Yarrick, are you heading to the hospital again?” asked Michal.
ah,” Yarrick said with a smile as he started packing up his things,
“Alright, I’m gonna reach out to that woman I talked to radier. Maybe Eleven catch a movie with her tonight.”
(manTMTM Yarrick laughed and gave Michael a thumbs–up before heading out. He needed to grab something to eat. He had skipped hunch, and now, he was really hungry Aher leaving the offic, Tarrick found by fast food joint and wolled down a quick meal. Then, he hopped on a bus and made his way to the hospital
The ride was smooth, and he arrived at the ICU in no time. He stepped into Halley’s room.
“Warrick, you’re be?”
He walked in just as a nurse was about to have
“Hey there!” yarrick greened her with a smile, then glanced over at the bed. “Did my wife eat anything this afternoon?”
“She did. Quite a bit actually. She’s been asleep for a while. You two lovebirds have some time to yourselves.”
Think!”
Yannick pulled up a chair beside Hailey’s bed and gently took her small hand in his. It was warm and soft.
The doc closed quietly behind them
“Honey, I just got off work, I grabbed a quick bite and came straight here. Did you misa ma?”
was just the two of them in the room, Yarrick got a little bolder. He reached out and gently raressed Hailey’s cheek, but there was no response this time. After a moment, Hailey grasped his hand in turn, her face turning a soft shade of pink. Her body even trembled slightly “Sweetheart, are you getting berser? iccare is really expensive. Let’s work on getting you into a regular toxom soon ”
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Even though Yarrick didn’t have to pay her hospital bills, he knew how only the ICU was. A standard room would be way cheaper.
As spoke, he softly ran his finger along her neck and collar bone–then stopped himarit. He really wanted to keep going, but he managed to hold back
Hailey’s complexion had improved, so much lately. Her pale face had gained a healthy flush, and she looked more radiant than ever. Not only was she beautiful, but there was something deeply captivating about her ow
Hailey let out a soft man from Varrick’s touch, louder than usual this time. Her breathing goes
“Sweetheart_“
Yarrick’s Heart Huntered Halley was clearly awake. She was just pretending to sleep.
He leaned down and kissed her gently on the check “Honey, let’s go home once you get better, alright? i really want to hold you right now.”
He kissed her cheek again and wrapped his aim gently around her slender and soft shoulders. As he held her, another quiet moun slipped from her lips, hes bathing now shallow and quick
“Honey, will you still want the proces
tane once you’re fully recoveted! His voice was soft as he hugged her a little sight.
Hailey’s breath hitched again, but still, she didn’t open her eyes.
“Halls” Yarnick kissed her again. After a short while, the gently let has go
Time passed quietly as he sat beside her, holding her hand. Before he knew it, it was 10:00 pm.
“Hoary, it’s prizing lain. 11’s 10.300 pin now. I should head home. Fill come back to see you tomorrow, alight”
He gave her one last kiss goodbye
rwby like this for a few days
Each time Yannick visited, the nurses would tahim Halley had been awake and eating well, but where he was there, the just would’t open her eyes.
Then came Saturday Yanick put up early in the
“khat?” His heart skipped a beat
No way! Did Halley po to the burlaoun by latud?
had a speich bewakfast, and tushed to the hospital. But when je stepped into ICU Hosen 6, the bed was empty.
Yaltid by the thought. But then, a momotions surged through him. I Hailey was truly recovering, then he’d soon have to face the reality of their possible divorce.
“Värdek, your wide’s been moved to a regular 100m – Bloomi 20). You can go see bei thaje.”
da hewan spiraling in thought, a nurse walked in
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g around two days ago. And of course, she can talk We moved her to a regular room this morning. Go take a look. You two are such
