Chapter 552

Joe lay on the bed, breathing deeply. He was terrified of dying. He was only in his fifties and he still wanted to live a long life. He could not afford to let anything happen to him now.

Thinking of this, a vicious gleam flashed in Joe's eyes. Haley, that little brat, why hadn't she just died already?

If he had known it would come to this, he never would have softened and kept her around. Now, she was nothing but trouble.

Taking another deep breath to steady himself, Joe turned to the nurse. "Nurse, when can I be discharged?"

The nurse looked surprised. "You’re in no condition to be discharged. The doctor said you need to stay in the hospital for at least ten days to two weeks."

"What? No, I can't stay that long! I have important things to take care of!" Joe's agitation caused his chest to ache again.

The nurse sighed. "Mr. Carter, Miss Haley already paid your hospital bills. You should stay and rest." She mumbled under her breath, "I don’t understand these rich families. With