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Chapter 548
But the moment lasted for only a second before Louie and Giselle broke eye contact.
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Louie cleared his throat and straightened up to check on Gabriel. Giselle watched Louie leave with a thoughtful look in her eyes.
It was four in the morning when Louie finally wrapped up his work and returned to his office, his body weighed down by exhaustion. He’d planned to get some shut–eye on the couch, only to find that a certain someone had rudely claimed the couch for himself and sprawled on it with shameless ease.
“What are you still doing here?” Louie’s rage could ward off even the most vengeful spirit wandering the halls of the hospital. “Because Annie hasn’t left,” Gregory replied matter–of–factly, crassing his legs. “Naturally, I’ll be staying to keep her company.
“You think she gives a damn whether you’re here or not?” Louie scoffed, wondering about Gregory’s baseless confidence and self–importance. “She’s got Theo now. You won’t even stand a chance at remarrying her-”
Before Louie could finish speaking, Gregory cut him a baleful look and raised his hand. A chill crept up Louie’s spine as he stiffened, ready to defend himself.
However, Gregory casually picked up the cup of tea before him and took a sip, then slowly set it down. “What’s up? Is something bothering you?”
“It’s nothing.” Louie heaved a furtive sigh of relief, willing himself to look unrattled even as his heart thundered in his chest. He cursed Gregory for feinting and shot the latter an aggrieved look, only for Gregory to reach for the cup again the next second.
Louie stiffened again, and Gregory set the cup down with a playful glint in his eyes. “Dr. Anderson, why are you so nervous?”
“Gregory!” Louie gritted his teeth and eyed Gregory mutinously. He wanted nothing more than to punch Gregory in the face! But when he met Gregory’s dark gaze, he caved. “Okay, fine, I’m sorry. I won’t tease you about your precious darling Annie anymore, okay? She’ll remarry you for sure. You’re a shoo–in. There’s no one else for her, and you guys are meant for each other!”
Louie delivered the unconscionable lies through his teeth, but he had to if he wanted to live to see the sun rise!
Sure enough, Gregory cheered up after he heard Louie’s false reassurances and nodded slightly. “I recall you needed funds for one of your research projects, right?”
Louie’s eyes glittered, and he immediately abandoned his pride as he resumed a sycophantic stance. “I am happy to be at your service, my lord.”
“The beds in your hospital are rock–hard. Have the nurse add two more blankets to Annie’s bed,” Gregory instructed.
The corner of Louie’s mouth twitched. “You realize I’m a doctor, not a nanny, right?”
“Yes.” Gregory toyed with the cup in his hand. “Is something the matter?”
Louie nearly spat at Gregory. Despicable, long–legged bastard! Despite cursing Gregory, Louie still called the nurses on shift and had them do as Gregory asked. After hanging up, he glanced at the man who sat up on the couch and asked grouchily, “There, you happy now? Your darling wife can finally get a good night’s sleep.”
“Thanks.” Gregory forwarded an email to Louie. “Sign your name.
Louie clicked on the email, and his eyes gleamed when he saw the zeroes on the amount.
“One, two, three, four, five, six… Thank you, Mr. Sinclair!” He turned to face Gregory fully and practically prostrated before him. “You are both wealthy and generous!”
Gregory quirked his mouth to the side and leaned into the couch to get some rest.
Louie clicked his tongue. He picked up his thermal flask and sipped his tea. “Are you planning to stay here and wait for Adam to
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wake up?”
“No, I’m not waiting for his sake.” Gregory didn’t even bother opening his eyes. He’d only insisted on staying because Anathea
was here.
“You’re hopeless.” Louie shook his head, though he was frustrated himself. He was already tired, to begin with, but when he
of sleep. recalled how Giselle had tearfully begged him to save Gabriel, he lost all
As such, he sauntered over to his computer and turned it on. I
He stared at the
he’d pulled up on the screen and
considered Gabriel’s case.
“Are you working overtime?” Gregory asked teasingly. “I thought they’d stopped shoving that kind of bureaucratic nonsense down your throats.”
“Shut up.” Louie spun the pen between his fingers, drawling nonchalantly, “I’m doing this voluntarily, okay?”
Anathea st
tside the see–through door of Adam’s hospital room and stared at him. It was quiet around her.
ted her anxious expression and comforted her softly, “Don’t worry. Your father will wake up.‘
aded in response.
IF
gry? Shall I get you something to eat?” Theo asked in concern.
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