CHAPTER 07 - BE A GOOD GIRL

“Well, it's getting late; I'll go to bed.” My sweet grandmother commented, kissing me on the cheek. Before stepping away, she pulled Patrik, who was surprised by the gesture, and tried to whisper in his ear, “Make her eat something; she's always busy and doesn't eat properly. Her boss is an idiot and takes up all her time!”

The CEO gave me an unreadable look.

“She should tell him how much of an idiot he is!” Patrik smiled amused at her, kissing her forehead and hand in an affectionate gesture. “It was a pleasure to meet you.”

“Oh, stop it!” She laughed shyly. “The pleasure is all mine!”

The nurses escorted her to her room; I watched them walk away before turning back to my boss.

“What do you think you're doing?” I almost shouted, trying to keep in mind that he was my boss. “Do you realize her health condition is delicate? Why did you come here?”

“Mrs. Lis, are you jealous of your grandmother?” His gaze, though serious, was overshadowed by the smirk that had settled on his lips.

“Urgh.