All Chapters of Silent Devotion: The Billionaire's Patient Love: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

William easily saw through Alex's expression.Placing a peeled shrimp on Kaylee's plate, he dabbed his fingers with a napkin. "Living together already? Time to think about marriage then."Lucy propped her chin on her hands, blushing.Kaylee focused on her food, avoiding the conversation.This dinner was clearly Alex introducing Lucy to the family.Susanne must have known about Alex's new girlfriend - and disapproved.That's why Alex brought Lucy to William instead.The real power in the Morgan family.With William's approval, his parents would fall in line.Love played cruel games sometimes.She and Alex had lived together for four years with his family's blessing, yet marriage was never urgent.But after just one week with Lucy, he couldn't wait to introduce her to William, pushing for something serious.Social class was just an excuse.It was about who he truly wanted.As Kaylee finished her bite, William suddenly pulled her chair toward him.Caught off guard, she stum

"I'd never met you before that day, Mr. Morgan. How could I have told you what I like?"Kaylee replied without hesitation.Though he'd seemed familiar when they first met, after learning his identity, she was certain their paths had never crossed.She'd only heard about William through Alex.William had been abroad for years.When Alex's uncle died and William returned to take over the company, Alex initially resented him.Only after the company flourished did his attitude change from dislike to respect.She'd spent all her years studying or doing hospital residency, giving what little free time she had to Alex.Even if she'd glimpsed William at the hospital, she couldn't have told him her food preferences.William sighed, about to speak... when his phone rang.He showed her the screen.The caller ID read "Sister-in-law."It was an oddly familiar gesture.Usually only done between close friends.She wasn't sure why he showed her.Was he asking her to be quiet?He answer

Though she wore a proper camisole under her sleep shirt, the neckline was loose.She changed anyway.William's wound would have torn open from those punches. It needed new stitches.That couldn't be done at home.Since he was hurt protecting her, she'd go with him to the hospital.Though she'd lived here for years, she'd never seen William stay overnight.Following him upstairs, she discovered the large corner suite on the third floor wasn't empty as she'd thought - it was his.The spacious room was almost bare of personal touches."Let me see your arm. I'll clean it before we go to the hospital."She was close enough now to smell the metallic scent of blood.William didn't move. "Just leave the supplies and go.""Don't be stubborn about medical care," Kaylee set her first aid kit on the bench, along with his black opal cufflinks she'd retrieved. "Or we can go straight to the hospital.""Not necessary."William's long fingers began unbuttoning his shirt.As each button opene

"Of course." Susanne backed down, her tone conciliatory. "Get some rest. I'll take Alex to the hospital."William waited until she left before closing the door.Kaylee found herself studying him. His features were classic, aristocratic - almost perfect in their arrangement. Though Alex had some of his looks, their presence was worlds apart.His shirt was partially buttoned now, hiding his abs, but the fabric still traced his athletic frame. Combined with his position as the Morgan Group's young CEO.How could anyone resist such a magnetic presence?William caught her staring, his eyes dancing with amusement. "See something interesting?"Kaylee snapped back to reality, her cheeks burning.She stood quickly, flustered. "No, I... I was just thinking.""About?""Well... since Aunt Susanne is taking Alex to Honor Medical, we might run into them. You wanted to keep this private, so... maybe we should try another hospital." She gathered her thoughts. "I have a colleague at Metropolit

Before Kaylee could explain, William spoke up. "I'm not that kind of man.”"Oh, new boyfriend?" Emma's voice brightened. "Good for you! Never liked your ex anyway. What a jerk - never cared about you, just pushed you around. Remember finals week? You were running on empty, and he made you bake a cake just to impress his friends! Still makes my blood boil.""That's all in the past, he-""Listen here," Emma turned to William, "don't you dare treat her like he did, taking advantage of her kind heart, making her do everything! She might not stand up for herself, but her friends will."Emma was convinced William was Kaylee's boyfriend. She wouldn't hear any explanations, already in full protective-friend mode.Before she could continue, an ambulance pulled up, sirens wailing."Got to run!"Emma waved and rushed to the incoming patient.Back in the car, Kaylee shifted uncomfortably. "Sorry about that. She jumped to conclusions. I'll set her straight later."After a moment of silence