Chapter 44

“Joke?” Charles chuckled and tapped the packet of tissue with the tip of his finger. “It would be such a waste to place tissue underneath yourself every time you get in. Next time you get into my car, prepare your own cushion.”

Leah was stunned. Nevertheless, she smiled. “It’s getting cold. It would be warmer with a cushion. Thank you for your concern, Charles.”

Charles smiled with a hidden intention. At the same time, his phone started vibrating. He picked up his phone and dropped the subject.

The car stopped in front of the hospital.

Sophia got out of the car first. She picked up the pieces of tissue and put them in the pocket of her coat. Then, she got the wheelchair out of the boot after much effort.

“I wanted to buy you some clothes, but now I’m making you do this. I’m so sorry.” Leah was seated in the wheelchair and was smiling upward at Sophia. “Why don’t we do this? The monthly salary of the maid in our house is about 20 thousand. It’s about 700 bucks a day. You should charge me for today, I’ll give you 700 bucks later.”

“It just so happens that I need money, thank you, Miss Jones.” Sophia forced a smile. Leah had a thousand ways to disgust her.

She pushed the wheelchair along as she walked into the hospital. On the way, Leah chatted with Charles while she walked behind them. It was exactly how Leah had mocked her. She looked exactly like a maid.

There were a lot of people in the hospital. The three of them waited for the lift behind a crowd.

A few young female students would turn around to look at them from time to time. They were chattering nonstop.

“Wow, that guy is so handsome. Look at his face, body, and mannerism. He looks like the male lead from a drama.”

“His girlfriend is so beautiful too! They’re such a perfect match. Too bad, she’s disabled.”

“It’s one thing that they’re handsome and beautiful. The lady behind the wheelchair is the maid, right? Why is she so pretty as well? However, her clothes are a little old-fashioned.”

When Leah heard the word “disabled’, she could not maintain the smile on her face. She looked at her semi-paralyzed leg and a hint of hatred flashed across her eyes. Nevertheless, her regular expression returned very quickly.

Charles looked at the chattering female students and furrowed his brows.

Ding!

The lift had arrived.

Sophia looked at the people who walked out of the lift. Her pupils constricted.

Why were her brother and sister-in-law in the hospital?

Were they sick?

Had her brother’s wounds from the accident worsened?

Sterling’s head was wrapped in bandages. He lowered his head and said something to the graceful and quiet woman next to him.

The woman was listening to him absent-mindedly when she spotted Sophia. Her gentle eyes brightened. She tugged on his shirt and said something excitedly.

“Soph...” Sterling lifted his head. Joy appeared on his handsome yet ruffian-looking face.

Sophia shook her head at the two of them and hinted to them that Charles and Leah were present.

When he noticed this, Sterling sealed his mouth shut reluctantly and made a gesture to the woman who was about to greet Sophia excitedly before pulling her away.

Charles had noticed the communication between the three of them. He scoffed. Did they think he was blind?

Sophia was unaware that Charles had noticed her brother and sister-in-law and had been watching them the entire time.

Unfortunately, at this moment, the wheelchair rolled forward slightly. At the same time, a woman nearby screamed in pain.

“Hiss! I-It hurts very badly!”

Sophia had an ominous feeling. She looked over at the sound of the voice and saw the wheelchair crushing the foot of the girl who had called Leah disabled.

She had known Leah for many years. When she thought about it, she could guess what had happened.

“I’m sorry. I’m so sorry!” Leah apologized frantically. Her face was filled with concern. “Are you okay, sweetheart?”

“Sis, c-can you move that wheelchair? I-It hurts really bad!” The girl’s eyes had turned red from the pain. She was breathing heavily.

“Oh, alright,” Leah replied and said to Sophia frenetically, “Sophia, move me back.”

Sophia held the wheelchair and moved it backward. However, when she initially tried to move it, she felt as if a force were holding it in place, and she could not move the wheelchair until after a very long time. The friends of the girl who’s foot had been crushed had the urge to yell at her.

Charles’ gaze landed on Leah’s knuckles that had turned white from the strength she had used. He was slightly stunned. A ridiculing expression could be seen within his dark eyes.

“Miss Jones, please let go of the wheelchair. You’re too strong, I can’t move it,” Sophia said softly.

“Ah?” Leah immediately let go of the wheelchair and apologized to the girl with a face full of regret. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I was too nervous.”

Only then was the wheelchair moved away. The girl sat on the floor as she removed her shoe. Her leg was red and swollen. It looked like she had been badly hurt.

“I’m so sorry. I apologize on behalf of my friend. She just happened to see someone she knew, so she didn’t look where she was going. That caused the wheelchair to crush your foot.” Leah’s face was full of regret and self-blame. “You look badly hurt. Why don’t you go see a doctor and I’ll pay for your medical fees.”

She took out her wallet and took out a wad of red-colored cash. She then handed it to the girl.

Sophia pressed her lips together. Her face looked horrible.

She had not touched the wheelchair. Leah was the one who had moved it. Nevertheless, even if she explained herself, no one would believe her.

Even if there were camera footage, it would be of no use. Her hands had been resting on the wheelchair. Hence, she could not explain herself.

“I don’t want money.” The girl had begun sweating from the pain. When she saw Sophia still standing there motionless, she was furious. “Sis, you hurt me. Aren’t you going to apologize?”

“... I’m sorry,” Sophia clenched her fist and apologized in a low voice.

When the girl saw this, she became madder. “Sis, you hurt me because you weren’t paying attention to where you’re going. It’s only right and proper that you apologize to me, right? Why do you look so aggrieved as if you’re the victim?”

“Yeah, you’re so insincere!”

“Look at her in the wheelchair. It wasn’t her fault but she’s apologizing profusely. What kind of attitude do you have?”

Atrophy of Love: Mr. Harris, Stop Fooling Around!

Chapter 43 She Was Ready To Get Rejected The other girls began to chime in. Some onlookers had also begun criticizing Sophia.

Sophia took in a deep breath and suppressed the grievance in her heart. She bowed a full 90-degrees and said, “I’m so sorry for hurting you. I will be responsible for the medical fees.”

The girl had called Leah disabled, and Leah got back at her because she was unhappy. However, Sophia was the one who had to suffer the consequences. Leah managed to kill two birds with one stone. She was such a scheming b*tch.

“Don’t you dare tell other people I’m scamming you. I don’t want much. 300 bucks will do.” The girl’s face was pale from pain. Her friends helped her up.

Leah took out the money. “I’m afraid 300 won’t be enough. Here, 700. Take it. Don’t reject it. If not, I’ll feel bad.”

She forced the money into the girl’s hand and said to Sophia, “Let’s go.”

Sophia pushed her wheelchair and followed behind Charles. When they got into the lift, she felt so disgusted it was as if she had just eaten a fly.

She had been cautious and vigilant, and yet she still fell into Leah’s trap.

Even if she did not want to, she had to admit that she was no match for Leah.

“You don’t have to pay me back. Just think of it as the salary I was supposed to give you,” after the door of the lift closed, Leah said softly.

Sophia replied with a grunt. She had said she needed money, so Leah would not give her a single cent.

“What an interesting show. Your acting’s not bad.” After they got out of the lift, Charles said flatly, “Are you interested in being an actress? I know a few CEOs from several media companies. I could introduce them to you.”