I was already pitiful enough to have been abandoned. But at least I was lucky to have met my adopted parents. Even when I had the flu, they would stay by my side, worried that something would happen to me. I even got to experience what fatherly and motherly love is. But you...
When the room door opened again, it was Fabian who returned after walking Walter out. Raising her head, Hannah asked, "Why are you back? Don't you have work to do?"
"I've postponed them," Fabian answered plainly.
Despite the short answer, the burning affection she felt from it was enough to warm her frosty heart.
Despite the warmth she felt, she still insisted, "You should go back to your work. I'm fine alone. If I
need anything, I'll call for the nurse. So, don't worry."
Fabian walked toward Hannah's bed and pulled up a chair beside her. Holding her hand between his palms, he let out a breath and softly declared, "I'll be staying by your side."
Fabian's gentle words melted her heart, causing her to feel as if she was on cloud nine.
However, the moment she recalled Leo leaving hurriedly after receiving a call, she couldn't help but feel indignant for Winson's sake.
Isn't Fabian's company bigger than yours? Doesn't he have more work than you do? You're such a heartless man for not caring about Winson.
"What's wrong? Are you feeling shy?" Fabian asked plainly as he let out a rare but pleasing smile.
You look really good when you smile. Wouldn't it be great if I could see that every day? Since you do know how to smile, why do you put on that stern face all the time? I know I owe you a lot. But, am I not trying my best to make more money?
Holding that thought, Hannah murmured, "I wonder who paid for the operation. If it was Fabian, it means that my debt had ballooned further. I don't even know how long it will take me to pay it all off."
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