Chapter 40
Lrora Pov
“What do you want!
on the
Peter looked very disheveled. He seemed to have not been home for some time, because his clothes looked wrinkled and there was a stain on bottom of his shirt pocket. The shirt he was wearing was also wrinkled and looked shabby.
is hair was messy, his under–eyes were dark and puffy, and his chin was speckled, a sign that he had not shaved.
When I was still his wife, I never let him wear the same clothes for two days in a row and I always provided clean and ironed clothes sleek and neat
that
were very
1 provided a razor and soft cream for him, dried his hair perfectly and applied fragrant luir tonic with my own hands to him and even provided- expensive hair mist so that he could always keep his hair neat
“Leora, can we talk while sitting down for a while! Please? Peter asked in a pleading tone.
1 could feel the gazes of several people who I felt were starting to be interested in our interaction, including Wilma, who was standing behind me, carrying some paper bags that she had just unloaded from my car.
ng to Wilma
“Nurse Wilma, there are some snacks in those paper bags for the staff. Could you help me pass them out at lunch? I asked, turning
The nurse’s face lit up. “Of course, Ms. Leora. Thank you so much,” she said.
I smiled and nodded. “Don’t forget to be prepared. The grand opening is in two days and I want everyone to look their best for the event.”
“Don’t worry, Ms. Leora, we re all excited about it? Wilina said excitedly.
I glanced at Peter. “My office is on the eighth floor
Peter followed me to the elevators in silence. That was unusual so l’igured something extraordinary must have happened to him for him to be this QUICL
I opened the door to my office and heard Peter gasp behind me. I smiled silently. His reaction was the same as anyone else who had entered this room for the first time
my taste. He really knows what I like and what I want, so when this room is finished. I can’t help but reward him with a
Noah designed my office, to my
“Le–leora, is this hospital really yours!” Peter asked cautiously as I invited him to sit on the sofa.
“Yes” I answered without trying to be humble at all. “My grandfather bought this building for me even before he found me, as an investment for me. He managed the money I received from my late parents as an inheritance, so the amount continued to grow. You know, Kent Jeremiah is a reliable businessman and has a sharp business sense, so he was able to dominate the business world even when he was no longer young.
Peter swallowed and he lowered his head. I guess, I have turned into someone cruel now, because honestly, I enjoy seeing him look embarrassed
and awkward
I don’t know where the arrogant and confident Peter from before went.
Ah I forgot to tell you,” I said. “Your sister and mother, don’t they really like shopping? Please tell them that in two or three months, the department store I built will be completed. Thave planned to hold a grand opening event and there will be giveaways for visitors, branded goods from sponsors. They definitely won’t want to go home once they come to the department store”
This time Peter & face turned pale. He looked very anxious and confused.
Tell them that Peter said nervously
be in two days and
“Ah, I about forgot. What do you need! I have to coordinate with the staff in a moment. The official opening of the hospital will be coincidentally if you or anyone here is a patient, you will get a lot of benefits on the opening day.” I said cheerfully.
Oh, God. I have never felt this happy, facing the person who once hurt me, now looking like a lover in front of me.
Wilma had till or in the lobby, that Peter was waiting for me regarding his sister’s condition who had an accident. Yes, it’s Eva, his sister,
un’t the only proddem, so Peter was so intent on waiting for me to arrive since the right before.
Lesta, please, Lured your help? Peter said in
in a pleading tone.“Eva had an accident and her condition is quite concerning
jartending to be shocked. “How could that bet Was she drunk, while driving?”
Peter sighed and lowerd
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It seemed very difficult for him to tell the story.
Chapter 40
a single accident. She hit the curbs, but she wasn’t drunk, Prier said softly.
“Then? How is she?” I asked in a suff tone.
“The doctor has treated her and it’s not too serious, but there’s one thing that’s giving me a headache, Peter said.
“Why Oh yeah, if you’re worried about the hospital fees, don’t worry, I said. “I founded this hospital with the intention of helping the less fortunate, so the fees for patients who seek treatment here are not as expensive as in other hospitals. We have a large social fund and with certain procedures,”
you
can get it
“Ts not about the fees, Peter said in an irritated tone
My eyebrows raised. “Ah, of course. I forgot that you’re a director of a famous company. You can definitely afford whatever the hospital charges
you
“Please, Leora, can you stop being so cynical? I really need your help right now, Peter complained desperately.
Hearing his words, I laughed because I felt amused. “Me? Being sarcastic to you? Hey, I’m a businesswoman now. We have to be professional, and I guess you’re mistaking my attitude for being sarcastic?”
Peter took a deep breath T–I’m sorry y for all the hurtful things I’ve done in the past, Leora. But right now, I really need your help.
I shrugged. Seeing him like this made the evil side of me feel indulged. He was begging me? Hey, it was kind of nice to see him holding back from runing like he used to
“Okay. What do you want?” I asked more gently.
“Well Peter said in a low voice. “Eva She’s Pregnant.”
“Pregnant?” I said in a tone that I tried to keep flat “Wow, congratulations. You’re going to have a niece. I guess yours and Lizzy’s child is coming soon night! li must be fun, having a child and a niece so close together.”
That No. Leora I didn’t want the child to be born. I mean, the baby in Eva’s womb.
controlling her rights? You should support your sister. Who is her husband? Isn’t he
Try, why? You can’t do that Eva is her mother, why are you c
y that you did this?”
“She… Iva is not married” Peter said. I saw him clench his fists tightly. His knuckles were turning white. “You know, there’s no way she’s married”
“Okay
So she’s not married and now she’s pregnant. So what’s the problem? She must have a boyfriend and do it with him
“She partied and got drunk. There were some guys with her at the time and when she came to the hotel room… Anyway, she only realized she was pregnant recently and tried to abort it because she didn’t know who the father was”
Peter’s voice was shaking, a mix of anger and sadness, and I think he was embarrassed too,
“Wow, I mundled. Thars camined her, not me. We have some good obstetricians here and if you want, I can recommend the best one in my opinion”
s just like Eva Okay, I get it. So, now, what does that have to do with me? You should consult the obstetrician who
“No, dut is not it. Leona. I. Can you do me a favor, so one of the obstetricians here will… Uh… I mean.. since you authority.
u own the hospital and you have the
“Oh, you’re beating around the bush, Peter, I don’t have much time. My staff is probably waiting, I interrupted impatiently.
“I want one of your doctors to help Eva with the abortion, Peter said quickly.
WHAT?
