Scrambling to Be the Father of His Ex-Wife's Kid novel Chapter 244

Before I could introduce them to each other, Jerome jumped up and said, "Fancy meeting you here, Mr. Grant. I was just thinking of paying you a visit.”

I knew Jerome did not have a filter when he spoke, so I stood up and interrupted, just in case he blurted out some nonsense. “How're things with Doctor Lynch?"

"He's fine. The operation went well, we're just waiting for him to wake up," Theo answered my question, but his eyes were hostile as his gaze scanned Jerome.

Jerome was a psychologist with amazing skills at understanding body language, so when he saw what was happening, he said, "Don't misunderstand, Mr. Grant. I have nothing to do with your wife. We’ve known each other for ten years, so to me, she’s a brother."

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Jerome was so blunt that the expression on Theo's face was becoming slightly unnatural. He retracted his glare and looked at Cecilia. "The doctor said that your wounds aren't too deep, so you can be discharged in two days."

Theo was normally aloof toward outsiders, and he would rarely make conversation. Thus, he rarely

showed concern for someone of his own accord. I was a little surprised to hear all those words come out of his mouth. Cecilia was equally surprised. She was first stunned before saying, "Okay, thank you."

Suddenly, it was awkward for everyone in the ward and silence filled the air. Only Jerome was unbothered as he stared at Theo intently.

Perhaps Jerome's gaze was too intruding, Theo was slightly displeased and shot Jerome a look. Then, he looked at me and said, "I'll arrange for someone to take care of Cecilia. Follow me home first, we'll come back tomorrow."

"No, I’ll stay back and take care of her." I insisted.

"Wanda, go back with President Grant. I have nothing planned, and it's not good for a pregnant lady like you t o stay in the hospital. You'll just make me worried," Cecilia replied quickly.

After giving it some thought, it seemed that she was right. It would only be more burdensome for Cecilia if I stayed with her since she would have to worry about me despite being injured. I nodded and said, "Okay, you rest well, then. I'll make you something to eat tomorrow."

Since Theo said that he had already arranged for a caretaker, I trusted him.

After a few last reminders for Cecilia, all of us left the ward together. As soon as we were out in the corridor, Jerome asked Theo, "Do you have time, President

Grant? There's something that I'd like to talk to you about."