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Chapter 482

Author: Little Pig Bone
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-06 18:30:00
As far as Willow knew, Theodore didn't like drinking much. Even when he went out for social events, he drank very little, with most of the alcohol being handled by his assistants or secretaries.

Moreover, people in the industry were aware of his temperament and never pressured him to drink. So, how could he have stomach ulcers?

Terence glanced at Willow with a complicated expression. "After you left, there was a period when he drank a lot, to the point of causing gastrointestinal bleeding.

"No one could persuade him to stop. That was until Ms. Whalley returned and admonished him back to his senses. But the damage was already done by then."

Willow was slightly taken aback. She felt a stabbing pain in her heart, but she soon snapped out of it and clenched her fists.

The pain from her nails digging into her palm reminded her of how deeply Theodore had hurt her.

After the three-hour surgery, Theodore was transferred to a VIP hospital room.

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    "Don't worry. I know my own body well."As Theodore was speaking, Willow returned with bags full of items.When she opened the door and saw Theodore sitting up in bed, she was momentarily stunned but quickly regained her composure. "You're awake?""Yeah."Terence immediately said, "Well, I won't disturb you two any longer. I'll take my leave now.""Hey, Dr. Roth, hold on a minute," Willow called out to Terence. "Since he's awake, I'll be heading home now.""I really do have something to take care of, so I can't stay to look after him. You'll have to manage for now," Terence replied as he quickly made his exit.Soon, only Willow and Theodore were left in the room. With a slight frown, Willow put down the bags she was carrying. "Where's the caregiver?""I don't know.""They should be back soon. Since you're fine now, I'm leaving.""Hold your horses. The reason I'm in the hospital is because of you. You're going to leave just like that?"Willow's frown deepened. "You're in th

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    Theodore's chiseled jaw brushed against Willow's forehead lightly, causing a warm sensation to slowly spread between them. Though there was no further physical contact, it was enough to make both of them recall their intimate past—the moments that once made them both feel happy and content.Then, Theodore reached out to her."What are you doing?" Willow reacted as if she'd just been burned. After taking a step back, she almost bumped into the sink, her expression wary.Theodore's hand touched nothing, and he slowly dropped it. "I heard you didn't accept Matthew's proposal. Why?""You sure got the information quick." Willow sneered. "If I agreed, you'd ask why. If I didn't agree, you still ask why. Does everything in this world require your approval to proceed?"Instead of getting angry, Theodore commented earnestly, "Not agreeing to it was the right decision."Willow rolled her eyes at him. "Move aside."Just before leaving, she couldn't help but ask, "Theodore, do you know wh

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