Chapter 138
“I–I’m sorry, Sean. I wasn’t paying attention and accidentally knocked over the glass,” Vivian stammered, her voice soft and pleading.
She quickly crouched down to pick up the shattered glass pieces.
Her low–cut dress left her cleavage exposed as she bent forward, right in Sean’s line of sight.
Annoyance flashed in Sean’s eyes. He looked away, his voice growing cold.
“Get up. Go home. Now.”
Vivian hesitated, then reached out to pick up the shards with her bare hands–only to suddenly gasp in pain.
A bright red line appeared on her fingertip, and blood began to drip steadily onto the floor.
Weakly, she stood up, biting her lip. Her voice was pitiful.
“Sean… I cut myself. Could you take me to the hospital?”
Sean glanced at the small wound, completely unfazed.
“There are bandages and antiseptic in the cabinet. Take care of it yourself.”
“But… can’t you take me to the hospital? It really hurts.”
Sean’s lips curled into a cold, mocking smile.
“Oh? So you think the wound will magically heal on the way there?”
Vivian was rendered speechless.
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The next morning, Mrs. Jasper Sr. tried calling Sean several times, but he didn’t answer. Frustrated, she eventually called his assistant, Sam.
“Is Sean busy?” she asked, trying to keep her tone polite.
Sam’s voice was respectful.
“Mrs. Jasper Sr., Mr. Jasper just finished a meeting.”
“Good. Hand him the phone.”
Sam glanced at Sean, who raised an eyebrow.
“Grandma?” he muttered.
Sam nodded and handed him the phone.
Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s voice softened.
“Sean, Vivian’s really sick. She’s been hospitalized. It’s pretty serious. I’ll text you the hospital address and her room number. Could you find some time to go see her?”
“Grandma.” Sean’s voice was cool.
“She’s sick—she should see a doctor. What do you need me for? I’m not a doctor.”
Mrs. Jasper Sr. took a breath, trying to keep her composure.
“Just this once, please. No matter what, she’s your sister. Isn’t it normal to visit a family member who’s sick?
“Sean, about the dinner the other night–I was wrong. I’m sorry.” Her voice softened further.
“Vivian was in terrible shape yesterday. She was pale and exhausted. It broke my heart. She kept asking for you. Please, just go see her. For me?”
At this point, even someone as stubborn as Mrs. Jasper Sr. had set aside her pride to apologize. And despite his frustration, Sean wasn’t heartless.
He sighed and agreed to stop by when he had time.
Sean walked into the hospital ward carrying a thermal container filled with nourishing soup, specially prepared by Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s request.
Inside, Vivian lay on the bed, an IV drip in her arm, her face pale and drawn. She looked genuinely sick.
Her eyes lit up the moment she saw him.
“Sean, you’re here!”
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“Yeah.” Sean set the container down on the table.
“What’s wrong? Is it serious?”
“It’s the flu. It’s really bad. I don’t even have an appetite. I tried eating a little, but I ended up throwing up.”
“This is some nourishing soup Grandma had made for you.” Sean nodded toward the container.
Vivian glanced at the container, then looked up at Sean with a hint of hesitation.
“Sean… my left hand has the IV, and my right hand got cut on glass last night. It’s hard for me to move. Could you… could you help feed me?”
Sean’s expression remained cold.
“Where’s the nurse?”
“She stepped out for a bit.”
Vivian had intentionally sent the nurse away after learning Sean was coming.
Sean simply nodded.
“I’ll call her back.”
Not wanting to push him further, Vivian stayed quiet.
Soon, the nurse returned, fed her the soup, and changed her IV. After the nurse finished, Sean stood up.
“I’m heading out. Get some rest.”
“Wait-“Vivian quickly reached out.
“Sean, could you… could you take me outside for some fresh air? I’ve been stuck in here all day.”
It wasn’t an unreasonable request. After a brief pause, Sean nodded.
“Fine. Let’s go.”
Vivian’s face brightened. She led the way out of the room, and as they walked, she glanced back at him with a soft smile.
“I knew you still cared about me. Even with your busy schedule, you still found time to visit me and even brought me soup. That makes me really happy.”
