Chapter 147

Laurence had originally planned to take her back to the Northwell early the next morning. His heart softened a bit when he saw her sickly appearance.

“The day after tomorrow,” he said. Then, he added, “You’ll go back with me.”

Zoey never had much of a choice when it came to his decisions. She nodded, assuming that her fever would probably subside by then. She’d fallen ill suddenly this time, so she was completely unprepared for it.

Zoey was afraid that Laurence would feel impatient if he had to wait for her. Therefore, she said, “The nurse said I’ll only be done with my IV drip when it’s almost dawn.”

Her words politely implied that Laurence should return to the hotel to rest if he was tired or bored of waiting.

The fact that he came to see her was already a pleasant surprise for her. She wasn’t greedy and didn’t intend to ask for more. She didn’t even dare to read too much into it, though she was curious whether Laurence had feelings for her beyond those of their ordinary superior-s