After the Smith Group turns the corner, Lily is relieved, but as an acting president, she has to read dozens of emails and approve documents every day. She also has to learn obscure financial knowledge. It makes her exhausted.
Daisy seldom plays her mobile phone. After she sees the news, she immediately calls Lily.
“Is my son-in-law all right?
"Mom, it's not your son-in-law." Lily corrects her, "Mr. Louis is really my boss, and he is still in the hospital. The doctor says everything is fine. I will see Mr. Louis later."
Daisy doesn't listen to her at all. All she says is, "He's fine. Did he start his own business? If he doesn’t mind you have divorced, I think it is you who get the benefits."
"..."
"If you are not busy, go to the hospital to visit him more. There are probably many women who like him, so be careful not to let other women take him. Well, remember to contact your sister and come back more when you have time."
Then Daisy hangs up the phone.
"..."
During the two minutes talk, Daisy keeps talking about Louis, as if she doesn't exist.
Lily sighs.
She shouldn't take drunk Louis back home that day, so Daisy wouldn't think so much.
In the afternoon when she is off work, Lily is still reading the documents. Jessie sends messages to Lily, excitedly telling her that Coffey is on holiday now and they plan to meet each other.
Lily thinks highly about Coffey. Although he is a bit dull, he is tall and smart. It depends on whether they have feelings for each other.
After returning to Jessie WeChat, Lily buries herself in busy work.
When someone from the risk department comes to deliver the documents and asks her if she is hungry, Lily finds it is already 9 o’clock. She packs up the documents and goes to the hospital.
Lily doesn't come to the hospital very often, but she keeps in touch with Leigh, from whom she knows Louis is recovering well and he will wake up soon.
"Miss Lily."
It’s Justin who stays here tonight. He greets Lily as she enters.
Lily nods and looks at the man in the hospital bed, feeling a sense of panic and disappointment. "It has been more than two weeks, but the doctor doesn't say when Mr. Louis would wake up."
"It is hard to say." Justin sees Lily's concern and soothes her, "You don’t have to worry. Louis is fine."
Justin pulls up a chair for Lily to sit on and pours a cup of warm water for her. "I watched the news. Miss Lily is very agile and handled the business of the Smith Group very well.
"You flattered me. I'm not the only one who helps the Smith Group turn the corner." says Lily, "Did the doctor say Mr. Louis’s legs would recover?"
Justin hesitates.
Louis's plans are known only to the four of them, and even Mr. Smith doesn’t know about it. When he comes back, he witnesses everything Lily did. She is a capable and trustworthy woman.
He really wants to tell Lily something to make her feel less guilty, but he also understands that Louis must have a reason for not telling Lily about his plan, so he can't.
"Mr. Justin?" Seeing Justin doesn't answer her, Lily's voice trembles, "Could it be that what the doctor said was terrible, Mr. Louis has lost his legs?"
Justin could only nod, pretending to whisper, "It's basically muscular death. But don't worry, just wait until Louis wakes up. Medical skills in D country is very excellent, and I have friends who can cure Louis' legs."
Lily drops her eyes.
She knows Justin is reassuring herself. If the leg diseases are so easy to treat, there would not be so many people living in wheelchairs in the world, but she has to believe him.
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