"Ouch!"
I immediately yelled out in pain. The burn on my back wasn't that big, the bruised area took up more of my back. But the burn hurt so much that I couldn't handle it.
Neil quickly grabbed my shoulders and helped me back into a side-lying position. He said sympathetically, "I know it hurts, just try to bear it."
"I think I'll just lie down for a bit." I was still lost in pain, feeling completely drained. All I wanted was to lie down and rest.
Neil looked a bit puzzled. "Lie down and rest? Is that a good position?"
He probably asked unconsciously, but I immediately got his point. I felt a bit embarrassed and didn't answer his question.
When Neil realized what he'd said, he couldn't help but laugh. He had a nice voice, and it was even more charming when he laughed.
"But given the size of your breasts, I don't think you'll be under much stress." He joked about my figure at such a time?
I was unfazed. "You're right. Your technique is not good."
Neil's smile disappeared instantly, and he quickly asked. "My technique is not good?"
"Otherwise, why haven't you reacted yet?" I was feeling a bit better; I was even joking with Neil.
On hearing this, Neil asked suggestively. "Do you need me to try it out now?"
I was immediately on guard. Luckily, I was lying down, so Neil couldn't do anything if he wanted to.
Neil also realized the problem, and he sighed helplessly. "I’ll just wait until you're better; we'll try it then."
"Why don't you ask the doctor to arrange the discharge and take Bailey and the others with you." I changed the subject and instructed Neil.
Neil nodded, "Okay, I'll ask my mom to accompany you; it'll be safer."
Soon, Faith, who was shopping outside, returned. When she heard that I was going to be discharged the next day, she tried to earnestly persuade me to return with her. "Irene, why don't you move back to Sterling Estates? I can take care of you there. You can bring your mom too."
I responded. "We'll see. Don't worry, I have Hannah to look after me."
Faith sighed deeply, not insisting anymore.
The next day, Neil arranged my discharge.
To my surprise, Bonnie appeared again. She stood next to Neil, looking nervous.
As soon as Faith saw Bonnie, she got angry. She snapped, "What are you doing here again? Neil, did you invite her to the hospital?!"
"She's coming back with us." Neil said while looking at me.
I immediately showed displeasure, frowning and not saying anything.
I could feel Bonnie watching my reaction.
"No way!" Faith flatly refused. "She can go back the way she came!"
"I came by plane. Neil said you were planning to go back to Rosemont today and asked me to go with you. Sorry for the inconvenience." Bonnie didn't sound sorry at all; she seemed rather pleased.
Faith's face darkened. I could feel the tension in the air. Bonnie was surprisingly composed.
"I'm totally against it!" Faith declared firmly. "I can't possibly share a car with her. Neil, you make the decision."
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