Chapter 548
Dr. Dawson couldnât even finish her sentence before she got shut out of the room.
Marcus looked at Cornelia with concern, âDonât take to heart what others say â
âI wonâtâ As Cornelia helped Marcus onto the hospital bed, she said, âMr Hartley you lie down first. Iâll get the doctor to change your IVâ
Marcus, âAlrightâ
Cornelia immediately called a doctor from the hospital. The doctor had several instructions to share with Cornelia, but a single look from Marcus made the doctor calm down And after the doctor administered the medication he quietly left the room.
As soon as the doctor left, Marcus said to Cornelia, âSit down, Iâve got something to discuss with you.â
He asked her to sit, and even though she was not entirely comfortable with him, Cornelia obediently took a seat, âMr. Hartley, what is it?â
Seeing her regain her composure, Marcus felt a little relieved, âCornelia, I donât know what mess youâre in But whatever it is, you can tell me.â
Cornelia mustered the courage to look at him. He seemed so heartless, but the eyes behind those silver glasses always gave off a warm illusion.
She could see his genuine concern for her in his eyes, and none of it seemed fake.
He still appeared to be the Marcus she knew a gentleman with impeccable manners when silent, and a powerful leader of the Hartley Group when speaking.
He hadnât changed, what changed was how she felt about him.
Before she could figure out how to deal with their complicated relationship, Cornelia decided not to touch on it, and wait until she had a clear mind to deal with it.
Marcus was very patient. âYou canât tell me? Is that so?â
Cornelia nodded
Marcus smiled, âThatâs okay, let me know when youâre ready. For now, Iâll have the doctor take you for a full body checkup.â
Cornelia refused, âI just felt a little unwell earlier, Iâm fine now, no need for a checkupâ
Marcus was not convinced, âIt wonât take long.â
Cornelia, âMr. Hartley, why are you so kind to me? Donât you think your kindness to me has surpassed what a superior should show to an employee? Even Dr. Dawson feels itâs too much.â
Marcus, âBecauseâ¦â
Cornelia interrupted him, âI know youâll say itâs because of Jeremy But youâre you and heâs him. You guys will never be the same person. You should take care of your own wife, not your friendâs wife.â
Marcus, âCornelia, actually I amâ¦â
He didnât want to hide his identity anymore. He wanted to openly care for her, as her husband. But Cornelia didnât give him the chance. She cut him off, sensing where he was going with it, âMr. Hartley, itâs late, I should go.â
âAlright. This time, Marcus didnât try to keep her. He didnât dare to.
He watched helplessly as Cornelia walked out, watched as she disappeared from his sight. He closed his eyes, unable to suppress the pain, and sank back into the endless
darkness.