Chapter 260
Chapter 260:
Brinley didn’t spare Austin a glance. Instead, she walked straight to Miguel and reached out to take the stack of documents. “Austin needs to rest right now. I’ll hold on to these for the meantime, and once he’s feeling better, we’ll go over them together p>
Miguel froze, his lips clamping shut as he didn’t dare say a word.
Brinley set the papers on a nearby cabinet before turning back to him. She spoke calmly, but there was unmistakable authority in her voice. “Miguel, you must be completely worn out from all this p>
Her words sent a chill through Miguel’s heart, unease spreading over him.
“Here’s what we’ll do,” Brinley continued. “For the next three days, you don’t need to come to the hospital or deal with company matters. I’m giving you a paid break. Take it easy and get some rest p>
Miguel was floored.
𝘋оո’𝗍 m𝘪𝗌ѕ 𝗻𝗲𝘸 𝘳е𝘭𝘦𝗮sе𝘀 о𝗻 𝗴𝘢𝗅ոo𝗏е𝗹s.𝘤𝗼m
A paid break? It sounded more like a trap wrapped in a kind gesture.
“Mrs. Moore, there’s really no need…” he said quickly, raising his hands in a pleading motion. “I’m fine. I can keep going p>
“It’s already decided,” Brinley cut in, her tone final. “If it makes you uncomfortable, think of it as a bonus from me. You’ve done a great job p>
Miguel had no words left. His only hope was Austin, so he turned to him for rescue.
But seeing the determination in Brinley’s eyes, Austin could only sigh and nod in agreement. “Do as she says p>
Miguel had no choice. Grinding his teeth, he muttered, “Then… I’ll head back. Mr. Moore, call me if you need anything p>
With that, he bolted out of the ward like a man fleeing danger, his chest pounding with dread. He was certain Austin would scold him mercilessly later.
Watching Miguel’s panicked retreat, Brinley let out a light laugh. “He looks like he’s terrified of me p>
Austin pulled her down to sit beside him. “He’s not afraid of you. He’s afraid of me. He knows that if he lets you get exhausted, I won’t forgive him p>
Brinley arched a brow, teasing. “You’ve learned how to flatter, haven’t you p>
Austin chuckled, his fingers brushing her cheek. “I only ever speak the truth p>
Brinley didn’t bother to answer. Instead, she reached for an apple from the table and began peeling it slowly.
Sunlight streamed in through the window, wrapping her in a soft golden glow.
Austin watched her intently, his heart filling with tenderness at the sight of her focused expression.
In the days that followed, Brinley kept Austin strictly away from all work-related matters. At first he felt restless, unable to adapt, his hands itching for something to do.
But over time, he discovered that this rhythm of life wasn’t unbearable. Brinley made sure he ate on time, talked with him when he was restless, and coaxed him into sleep.
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