Why does she keep giving me the side dishes? She should be getting Vivian to try the braised pork! If she doesn't do that, my plan will be ruined.
"Evelyn, thank you for saving my life. When you were donating your bone marrow, you... you must have suffered. Does it hurt a lot?" As Rachel spoke, her eyes reddened, and her voice began to tremble.
"It's fine." Evelyn hurriedly took a piece of tissue and handed it to Rachel. "It doesn't hurt at all. Moreover, I should save you. I'm glad that you're much better now."
"How can it not hurt?" Rachel muttered as she dabbed her tears away. "I've asked the doctor, and the doctor told me that the donor for bone marrow will have to rest well for a few months. However, you've been taking care of me this entire time. Are
you tired?"
Beside them, a bitter smile emerged on Vivian's face as she listened to Rachel's words. Evelyn's been taking care other this entire time? Other than pretending to be pitiful, what has she done during her visits? I've been the one to wipe her body, buy her meals, and get water for her. Why is Evelyn suddenly the one who did the most work?
Meanwhile, Rachel continued, "Stay with me for a few days, Evelyn. I want to make sure that you'll rest and recover well. You're still young, and you can't walk. It'll be terrible if you're in poor health."
"I understand. I'll pay attention to my body. You've just recovered, and you need someone to take care of you too. I'll only be trouble if I say here," Evelyn said with a smile, but in her mind, she was scoffing in disdain. Staying with her? Disgusting.
"What are you talking about? How can you be trouble to me?" Rachel uttered gravely. "You mustn't think that way. I'm more than willing to take care of you. I—"
At Rachel's adamant demeanor, Evelyn hastily changed the topic. "Vivian, why are you just eating the pasta? Why aren't you having any of the side dishes? Ms. Rachel's cooking is great."
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