Because You Are My Lady novel (Sharon and Stanley) novel Chapter 771

On hearing that Ariah was about to make the call, Elaine quickly stopped her. "Please don't contact Dr. Perkins. Besides, he is not in Beachmarsh City now."

Ariah halted while holding her phone. "Where is he?"

"He's on a business trip and left this afternoon." Elaine said directly, "He said he'll go for three days."

So that was what it was.

Ariah nodded. "Okay then. I'll tell him when he comes back. Now tell me, how did you hurt yourself? It's actually a big cut."

She bled too much because the wound was a little too big, so the doctor suggested for her to be admitted for one night for observation, and she could be discharged tomorrow if everything was fine.

Elaine was not good at lying, so she stammered, "I-I accidentally slipped when I was doing the laundry..."

Sensing the awkward expression on her face, Ariah squinted skeptically, "Doing the laundry? Howard has a washing machine at home, right?

Just throw the clothes in and you're done."

In an embarrassed voice, she said, "I- It's my undies, so I hand-washed them..."

Before Ariah could ask anything, Paul interjected, "My sister is very clumsy. The water splashed out when she was doing the laundry in the basin. She stepped on the soapy water and fell."

Looking at the talkative youth, Ariah smiled, "Is that so?"

Paul nodded. "Yes. I'm sure she'll be more careful next time."

After that, he turned to look at her. "Am I right?"

She pursed her lips and nodded with a nonchalant hum.

With that, Ariah diverted the subject, "Have you taken dinner? If not, I'll buy you something to eat."

"Yes, we have. Don't worry about us," Elaine hurriedly said.

Ariah knew Elaine very well. She wouldn't ask for help if she could solve the problem herself. She bet that she wouldn't call her tonight if it weren't for the fact that she didn't have the money.

"It's not a big deal," Ariah chuckled while looking at Paul. "Paul, right? I might have to trouble you to take care of your sister tonight. I'll go buy some fruits so that you can eat them as supper tonight if you're hungry."

When he heard this, Paul was a little displeased. "What? You want me to take care of her? But where am I sleeping tonight? Can't you stay and look after her, please?"

Blinking in bewilderment, this was not the answer Ariah expected to hear from him.

"Paul!" Elaine huffed in embarrassment. "I'm sorry, Ariah. He's too young to know better. You don't have to buy fruits too. He had a heavy dinner. Don't worry. He'll stay and look after me. Besides, Lacie is waiting for you at home."

"The little girl has his father to look after her."

"It's getting late. Ariah, go back quickly."

Arching her eyebrows at her, Ariah asked again, "Are you sure it's okay for him to spend the night here? If you want, I can stay..."

"No, no, I'm fine. Paul can take care of me."

Elaine felt very embarrassed. She had troubled Ariah to settle the bill for her, and it wouldn't be nice to have her take care of her.

Ariah was about to say something when the door of the ward was suddenly pushed open.

The people in the ward all turned back to look due to the commotion.

Looking at the man who came in, Elaine opened her eyes in disbelief and asked, "H-Howard?"

In spite of the surprise, Ariah heaved a sigh of relief and got up. "Howard, Elaine said that you were on a business trip. I was wondering if I should inform you, but here you are!"

He didn't go on a business trip, did he?

Maybe Elaine didn't want Howard to know, that was why she lied about him going on a business trip.

Vincent frowned at the sight. He hadn't seen her for a few hours, but the adorable and lively Elaine was now lying on the hospital bed, her face as pale as a paper with a white gauze wrapping her head. She was staring at him in astonishment with her big round eyes.

As Vincent walked over slowly, he was still frowning. "What happened to you?"