Novalee's body trembled a little.
"Take it! What are you doing? Don't be so pretentious with me. When someone is sick, the most important thing is money. I know how you feel and you don't want to owe me anything, so I won't force you, but you should think about your brother, right?"
Walter stuffed the bank card directly into Novalee's hand.
Novalee did not refuse this time.
She had mixed feelings looking at the bank card in her hand.
"Walter..."
Novalee's voice was a little hoarse.
"Yeah? What's the matter?"
Walter thought that Novalee wanted to say something, but he didn't expect Novalee to tiptoe and took the initiative to give him a kiss.
"I want you."
Her voice was not loud and there was even a hint of shyness in it.
Walter's whole body paused for a moment, and then only he realized what Novalee was saying. He felt really heated and turned on at that moment, but he pushed Novalee away instantly.
"I'm not asking you to sacrifice yourself like this when I give you this money. I admit that I have fantasized about you, and I even want to live with you for a lifetime, but Novalee, I don't need you to use your own body to repay your debts! Don't insult yourself, and don't insult me. My girlfriend doesn't have to do this to herself."
Then, Walter left the ward after saying that.
Novalee suddenly felt a chill down her spine and she trembled.
She really wanted to tell Walter that it was not as he said.
It was not because he gave her money that she wanted to sleep with him.
She was just afraid that she and Walter would not have the chance again in the future.
However, there were some things that she could not say nor do.
Novalee crossed her arms as she crouched down and cried.
Walter did not actually go far and he was just outside the door.
He felt very upset deep down when he heard Novalee cry. He even wanted to go in and pull her into his arms to comfort her, but he felt anguished.
He could feel that Novalee had feelings for him, but she didn't love him much, so she wasn't willing to be with him.
Novalee wanted to treat him like this just because of a bank card. Walter had to admit that he was a little disappointed.
He couldn't accept the fact that the woman he fell in love with was a money-grubbing person and that she would betray him for money, but what happened just now really made Walter feel heartbroken.
Then, Walter got up and left the ward. The air was fresh outside, but he didn't feel comforted.
Just then, a man walked over.
"Mr. Song, Mr. Liu wants to see you."
Walter glanced at the person with an evil look and said lazily, "Do I have to go if he wants to see me? Does Bosco really regard himself as an influential person?"
"Mr. Song, Mr. Liu said that it's about Miss Novalee. Forget it if you don't want to listen to him as he won't force you." "Wait a minute."
Walter had to admit that Bosco seized his weakness.
"Mr. Song, are you coming with me now?"
"I'll wait for half an hour."
Walter took a step back and then returned to the ward.
Novalee had already regained her composure, but it was obvious that she had been crying.
Walter also felt devastated in his heart.
"I'll take you to the airport."
"No, thank you. I can take a taxi by myself."
Walter pretended that he didn't hear Novalee's words. He took her luggage directly and went out.
"Walter, you are still injured, you..."
However, Novalee had no choice but to go with him.
They were a little awkward after both of them got into the car because of the incident just now.
Novalee turned her face outside and still felt overwhelmingly pressured because of the atmosphere in the car.
Then, Walter whispered, "Send me a message when you arrive. Don't worry about me."
"Alright." "Don't be afraid of spending money if your brother
is not in good condition. Just let me know in time."
"Okay."
"The weather is getting cold recently. Have you brought enough clothes?"
"Yes, I did..."
Walter asked and Novalee answered, but she felt really uncomfortable in her heart.
Walter also stopped speaking when he saw that Novalee had stopped talking.
Novalee refused to let Walter send her through the security check when they arrived at the airport.
"I don't like to say goodbye, and I don't want you to look at my silhouette when I leave. Walter, go back, I'll be back in a few days."
"Call me anytime."
"Alright."
Afterward, Novalee took her luggage and left.
She felt incredibly heavy-hearted with every step she took. She even wanted to turn around and run into Walter's arms to confess everything to him.
However, she managed to control herself at last.
Walter had the illusion that Novalee would never come back after leaving as he stared at her back.
"Novalee!"
Walter called Novalee to stop her the second before she went in for custom check.
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