After some time, his body was cold to the touch. Upon seeing him fast asleep, I removed the blanket that was wrapped around me and placed it over him.
Suddenly, he grabbed my hand and slithered under the blanket. With his arms pulling me into his embrace, I could feel the coldness from his body surrounding me.
“So you’re worried that I might catch a cold? Hm?”
I wanted to kick him instantly. However, he held me down swiftly and said, “Your leg is still hurt, don’t move too much.”
“Anthony, you bastard!” I couldn’t help but yelled. Then I pursed my lips and stared at him sullenly.
He pulled me into his arms again and uttered, “Joe didn’t do that on purpose, and it’s my fault for not handling it well. Initially, I should have made our relationship known to the public, but I had some work to manage in K City. Many people are eyeing on K City too. If someone catches our weakness, I’m worried I might not protect you well then.”
He let out a sigh and hugged me tightly.
I was speechless for a moment. I knew he had a lot on his plate, and that was why I had never forced him.
I had a good sleep that night. After many rainy days in K City, the sun was bright when I woke up the next day.
Anthony wasn’t in the bedroom. As I stretched my body, my ankle was still hurting. I got out of bed and was getting ready to wash up.
Mrs. Eriksen brought some breakfast to the room while Anthony and Jared followed her from behind.
Upon seeing that I was awake, she placed the breakfast on the bedside table and said, “It seems like a good day today. I think it’ll start snowing these two days. Letty, go ahead and wash up. After your breakfast, come downstairs and we’ll admire the winter roses in the courtyard. They have just bloomed yesterday, how beautiful.”
I was surprised. There weren’t winter roses or snow in J City. Based on what she had said, it would start snowing in just a few days. I beamed. “Yes, yes, that’ll be great!”
After Mrs. Eriksen went downstairs, Anthony had Jared examine my sprained ankle.
“Her ligaments were strained. She should be fine after applying medicine and having a few days of rest.” While saying that, he removed his rubber gloves and threw them into the trash bin.
Anthony nodded. Then he looked at me and said, “Rest up after you have your breakfast. I have something to discuss with Jared in the study. Call me if there’s anything, alright?”
I nodded obediently.
Since I had just woken up not too long ago and hadn’t washed up yet, I got out of bed and headed for the shower after they left bedroom.
The moment my foot touched the ground, a sharp pain shot through my entire body. Fortunately, I could get used to it after taking a few steps.
After a brief shower, I returned to bed, panting. It seemed like I had overestimated myself, and it would be difficult for me to go to work that day.
I reached out to grab a glass for some water. However, I lost sight for a moment and dropped it on the floor instead. The glass shattered instantly.
While I was on the floor picking up the glass pieces, the bedroom door opened. Anthony frowned angrily and said, “Did you scald yourself?”
He walked towards me and carried me onto the bed. While doing so, his lips were tightly pursed and his gaze was intense.
I felt as if I had done something wrong. “No, the glass shattered.”
He lifted his head and gazed at me. “Do you want some water?”
I nodded.
He got up and poured a glass of water for me. Meanwhile, he told Mrs. Eriksen to help with the cleanup.
Upon remembering he had a discussion with Jared, I said immediately, “Go back to the study. Dr. Crest must be waiting for you.”
He placed the breakfast that Mrs. Eriksen had brought earlier next to me. “No worries, he can wait.”
After he had accompanied me for breakfast, Anthony went back to the study.
I couldn’t sleep even if I wanted to because I had a good slumber the night before. I was bored after being on my cell phone for some time.
I wanted to spend some time in the study reading books, since my ankle wasn’t hurting much after Jared had applied some medicine on it.
Slowly, I motioned towards the study. As I was about to knock on the door because Anthony and Jared were in the room, I heard them talking in hushed voices. “How is she now?”
“She has been having high fever and is absent-minded most of the time. The Moore family found a doctor for her and she is well-taken care of. Since Cameron was transferred away, she doesn’t have the time to be there for her.”
There was a silent pause before Jared asked, “Are you planning to visit her?”
“No. She didn’t have anyone when Parker died, but now she has the Moores. She will be fine.”
Jared nodded and said, “It seems like things have progressed for you and Sienna compared to before. Are you serious about Sienna?”
“She is my wife. I’m not too sure if serious is a word to describe a marriage.” Anthony’s voice was rather calm yet slightly arrogant. “What about you? Have you moved on after so many years?”
“Moved on from what?” Jared seemed unhappy.
“Since you have, it’s time for you to find someone else to settle down together,” Anthony said firmly.
“Damn!” That was the first time I heard Jared swearing. “Anthony, there must be something wrong with you. Are you worried that I might intervene in your marriage, that’s why you’re focusing on my personal life? Why don’t you ask Joe to get married!”
“He is in love with someone. It’s only a matter of time before he gets married. As for you, what’s going on with Macy? I thought you’re serious about her when you sacrificed your life to save her during the accident. Why aren’t you doing anything about that lately?”
That was the first time I thought of Anthony as someone who was meddlesome. Jared opened the door while saying, “I think you should just set up a matchmaking agency.”
The moment they saw me at the door, they were stunned. Anthony raised an eyebrow. “What’s the problem?”
I shrugged. “I’m here for some books!”
Out of curiosity, I turned to Jared and asked, “Dr. Crest, what’s going on between you and Macy? Haven’t you been in contact?”
Jared was taken aback. He replied after taking a pause, “I don’t know!”
Upon hearing him uttering those three words nonchalantly, I almost lashed out at him. I thought he would treat Macy differently based on the conversation he had with Anthony earlier.
But why did he sound so nonchalant about it!
I left after picking up some books, then I took a glance at Anthony. “Send me to White Corporation if you’re not busy.”
Mrs. Eriksen was right. K City started snowing in just a few days. I wasn’t able to head out because of my injured leg.
During my recovery, I gained more weight because I was either reading books or sleeping in the villa.
Upon seeing that my ankle had almost fully recovered and thinking that I could finally go out for a walk, K City snowed heavily.
I loitered on the balcony while admiring the snowy white scenery. Anthony was busy with work and didn’t have the time to accompany me.
At that moment, I recalled something Macy had said. When we were younger, she wanted to find a city that would snow so she wouldn’t miss out on every winter.
In just a blink of an eye, new year was around the corner. I recalled when Jackson said he would return with Macy by the end of the year.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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