Chapter 665

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Jeffery hesitated, then made an awkward offer. “Perhaps some compensation for your time…”
He cut himself off, quickly adding, “Sorry, that came out wrong. I didn’t mean any offense.”
In a fluid motion, Linsey offered her hand. “Alright, let’s talk payment first, then you’ll have my full attention.”
To Jeffery’s astonishment, Linsey seemed quite open to the idea of being paid for her time.
With sincerity, Linsey said, “I see it as a straightforward transaction. You need my time; I need the compensation. Let’s make this quick. I have hospital bills to think about, you know.”
Jeffery looked over at her, his expression hard to read. When he saw that she was dressed in a hospital gown too, something in his eyes shifted, and without meaning to, his stare grew gentler.
Turning away, he fetched his phone. “I’m making the transfer now.” Linsey’s smile was all the confirmation he needed.
The transaction was swift; Linsey’s account soon grew by one hundred thousand dollars.
Delighted, Linsey couldn’t help but compliment him, saying, “Mr. Lawson, you’re so generous.”
She then pocketed her phone and looked around. “This place isn’t ideal for a private conversation. Follow me to a more secluded spot.”
Jeffery agreed, offering his arm. “Might I have your assistance?”
Linsey’s eyes grew wide with shock, but after taking his money, she knew she couldn’t turn him down, no matter how much she wanted to. Cheerfully, she linked arms with Jeffery. “Sure, let’s head out. We’ll take it slow.”
Soon, they were making their way to a quiet garden terrace.
The hospital’s surroundings were serene, adorned with neatly tended gardens.
On separate chairs, Linsey and Jeffery found themselves enveloped in a brief, peaceful interlude.
🌟𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝓱𝓮𝗿𝗲 𝓪𝓽: gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫷𝖼𝗈𝗺
A soft breeze wafted across the terrace, bringing with it a sense of calm. Overcome by the serenity, Linsey allowed her eyes to flutter shut, embracing the rare peace.
Out of the blue, Jeffery broke the silence. “Why are you hospitalized?”
Linsey lifted her right hand and said, “Are you seriously telling me you’ve already pushed aside everything Carol’s done?”
Her eyes snapped open; she fixed Jeffery with a chilly gaze as she spoke.
Jeffery froze for a second, looking slightly uneasy as he said, “I’m sorry. I didn’t realize your injury was serious enough for you to be admitted to the hospital.”
To be fair, he wasn’t completely mistaken. If not for her pregnancy, Linsey hadn’t actually needed to be admitted at first.
But now that she was pregnant, her body had grown far more delicate than it had been before. Because of that, staying in the hospital for careful monitoring had become necessary.
Observing Linsey’s delicate profile, Jeffery was struck by her resemblance to Myla.
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