"I'm sorry to bother you at this hour Shane. I'm doing fine by the way, it’s just that Henry managed to find m e..."
"I know, is he there already?” asked Shane.
Yvonne raised an eyebrow suspiciously. "Yes, he has been here since this morning. That’s strange, you sound as if you had already known that he was going t o find me."
"Of course, I was the one who signed his discharge papers as well," Shane chuckled.
Yvonne bit her lip and said, "That’s exactly why I'm calling you. Will his back be alright if he is away from hospital?”
"I see, you're concerned for his well-being," said Shane as he laughed. "Don't worry, he’s as strong as an ox, a few whips won't be too much of a problem. But as for you...”
"Me?" Yvonne was slightly startled. "What about me?”
Tm concerned for your health Yvonne, your condition is much worse than Henry's. He'll be completely fine once he heals, but you had your bone marrow forcefully taken twice and had an abortion. You need t o have regular checkups to be safe, otherwise anything can happen to you unexpectedly," explained Shane. His smile waned and turned serious as he
spoke.
Yvonne's heart sank as she heard his explanation and said, "Do you mean... I might have leukemia?”
"It's not guaranteed, but your chances are higher than average, and that’s why I'm asking you to come to my clinic regularly. Henry had the same goal in mind, and that's why he’s gone to find you, to bring you back home," advised Shane.
Yvonne slowly tightened her grip and said, "I'll think about it."
"Fine, I won't force you since you have your own plans. But I do hope that you will set aside your differences with Henry temporarily and come back to receive the treatment you need. Do it for yourself, not for him."
Yvonne felt warmth from his words and said, "Thank you, Shane."
Even though both Shane and Sue were persuading her to go home, his intentions were different from Sue's.
Sue wished for her to reconcile with Henry, but Shane was only concerned for her health.
"You're welcome, but you should always remember that there will always be people who care for you, myself for example." Shane adjusted his glasses, and behind the glasses were eyes that projected care for another person.
But it was a pity that no one could see his expression.
After the conversation, Yvonne hung up the phone call and went back inside the house with a smile on her face.
Sue saw her and was a little surprised. "Madam, you seem to be in a good mood."
Sue nodded and replied, "You’re quite right." 1
"Who were you talking to a while ago?" asked Sue.
Yvonne waved her phone and replied without trying t o hide it. "It was Shane."
"Dr. Summers?" Sue's expression changed.
"Yes, is there a problem?" Yvonne looked at her puzzled. She could not understand Sue's expression.
“Madam." Sue suddenly grabbed Yvonne's hands.
Yvonne was shocked by her action. "Yes?"
"Madam, I would suggest that you keep your distance with Dr. Summers. Try not to contact him so much." Sue warned her earnestly.
Sue had no choice but to prevent her from staying close to Dr. Summers, not when she now knew that he had feelings for her.
What would happen if Dr. Summers seduced her away!
"But why Sue?" Yvonne still could not understand her intentions.
If it were Henry, she would understand why he would do it.
Men liked to assert dominance over their spouses anyway.
But she could not understand why Sue was asking her to stay away.
"Of course it’s because Dr. Summers...”
"Don't leave me in suspense and tell me." Yvonne started to grow impatient.
Sue grabbed her hair in frustration. "You wouldn't believe me even if I told you."
How could she believe that Shane had feelings for her when she couldn't even believe that Henry did?
"It’s probably nothing important if you say I wouldn't believe you," laughed Yvonne as she nudged Sue’s shoulder.
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