"For me, you're not just a colleague. In my heart, you're more like a brother, the friend who understands me the most. Ever since you pulled me out of the abyss years ago, I've given you one hundred percent trust. I never thought that you would hurt Alistair."
"Mavis..."
Moore's eyes turned red as tears fell down his face. "But I never saw you as just a friend. You've been living in my heart for a long time now and I want to be with you."
"I'm sorry, Mavis. I don't want to hurt or upset you but I just want to keep you by my side."
Anthony narrowed his eyes coldly and silently declared his sovereignty as he hugged Mavis's shoulder.
Mavis didn't resist his touch but sighed and said to Moore, "Considering that you once helped me, saved me, and now you're paralyzed from head to toe, it can be considered as you reaping what you sowed. I will provide a letter of forgiveness, sparing you from prison time, but Crana can no longer accommodate you."
"Mavis!"
"And also, at the company, I'll have you expelled. You'll receive every bit of compensation you're entitled to, including treating your injuries as a work-related incident, and the company will cover your expenses. Even if this settles the care you've given me all these years, we won't see each other again, forever strangers."
She was trying her best to distance herself from him with every word she spoke.
Moore listened uncomfortably while pleadingly looking at her saying, "I can't move right now so how am I supposed get back home? Why don't we wait until after my recovery?"
This request wasn't unreasonable so Mavis shouldn't have refused him.
Anthony couldn't let him have things go according to plan without any reaction though, "No need for that. I will arrange a private plane and a dedicated staff to accompany you to my family's aircraft. We'll provide a professional medical team to ensure a smooth journey without any issues, ensuring your safe arrival in Bostrain."
He had deep pockets which made this phrase fit perfectly on him.
"Don't trouble, Mr. Callahan. The doctors here know my condition better than anyone else and could treat it properly here. If I go home, nobody will take care of me." Moore lowered his gaze while batting long lashes feeling lonely.
Raymond stood on the side, feeling awkward and embarrassed. He should have been supporting Moore at this moment, but after observing and listening for a while, he realized that Moore was in the wrong. Somehow, Moore's idea had shifted onto his young nephew, which he found utterly nonsensical.
He had no reason to continue supporting such misguided actions.
"Your mother and sister can take care of everything," Mavis knew all about Moore's situation already.
It seemed like Mavis wanted him gone no matter what happened next.
"Mavis, I was just confused for a moment. Considering all the things I did for you before, can you give me another chance?" Moore knew that it would be difficult to see her again after this parting.
She didn't respond. "Your affairs are almost settled. I'll leave first and let Raymond help you pack," she said as she turned around and took Anthony's hand without hesitation.
Their movements were seamless and natural.
As soon as they left the hospital room, Raymond followed them out.
"Sis..." Raymond opened his mouth but closed it when he saw Anthony's face. He knew that Moore was cunning, but that didn't mean Anthony was a good person either. They were both cut from the same cloth.
"Is it true that you two are back together?" Raymond asked Mavis with an obvious unease in his expression.
"Yes, we even have our marriage certificate at home now. Don't forget to call him brother-in-law from now on," Mavis smiled lightly at him.
Raymond was at loss for words.
Anthony looked at him and asked, "Are you starting your internship soon?"
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