Chapter 1711

“If that’s the case, you shouldn’t hurry back tomorrow. Take a good rest. There’s no need to worry about me,” said Angeline.

“Are you getting used to not having me by your side, Angeline?”

Angeline did not want to add to his worry, so she said, “Zayne and Josie are here with me, so I’m having a good time.”

Jay was slightly more at ease.

“That’s good. Cough, cough…”

“You have a good rest, darling. I won’t bother you now.”

“Angeline, can you stay awhile longer…” Jay pleaded as if he was a child.

Baby Robbie crept out and closed the door for Daddy, leaving some quiet space for his parents.

Jay and Angeline lay on their beds and chatted on their phones. After some time, Angeline’s tone changed from a passionate state to an occasional response that carried a dazed sense of consternation. Jay guessed that she had fallen asleep and silently placed the phone down.

Jay felt particularly tormented that night. The torment of his illness and the anxiety of worrying about Angeline kept h