Bound to My Billionaire Ex novel Chapter 29

Chapter 29 Gentleness 

"Mr. Nelson!" Rejoyla exclaimed in surprise when she saw Brady sitting in her room. 

Brady glanced at Rejoyla's pajamas and sighed silently. Her pajamas were rather conservative, wrapping up her whole body. The white top with a cat design and loose pants of the same color made her appear cuter but younger than usual. 

While Brady was lost in thought, Rejoyla covered her hair with a towel and sat down. She hesitantly asked, "Mr. Nelson, what brings you here?" 

With a look at the closed door, she felt a little uneasy. 

"I came to see you. How are you feeling? Is everything alright?" Brady smiled at her, his eyes full of concern. 

Rejoyla blinked, thinking that she was worrying too much-her boss was only concerned about her well-being, which was a sign of a good employer. "Everything is alright. I'm always in good health. Besides, it's summertime, so think of it as going for a dip at the beach." 

Brady's gaze moved from her swollen cheek to her smile, and he unconsciously smiled back. Though she still needed to see a doctor, he felt relieved that she looked fine. 

"I'm not talking about your physical health." He took her phone from the table and handed it to her. "I have a high school classmate who holds PhDs in psychology and sociology from Yale and runs a clinic. I'll give you the address. You don't need to work these days; just take the time to visit him. I've already given him a heads-up about you." 

What worried him was not Rejoyla's health, but that this incident would shatter her faith and cause psychological problems. He had read several reports which highlighted that many women were brave enough to endure the abduction, but often suffered from mental breakdowns after being rescued. 

That was why Jason and he had concealed the reason for Rejoyla's abduction-the mockery and disdain of those around often tended to be the real cause. To protect her from any lasting psychological damage, he had contacted his classmate to arrange for her to receive counseling. 

At this moment, Rejoyla's bright smile and clear eyes showed no sign of distress. He felt that his concern was a bit superfluous, but what if she kept her negative emotions to herself? Psychological counseling was necessary, anyway. 

Rejoyla finally understood what Brady meant. "I don't need to see a psychologist, Mr. Nelson. Don't worry-I'm in good mental health." 

Was he kidding? It could cost her a third of her monthly salary to consult a psychologist with two PhDs, who probably charged by the hour! 

"No, you must go. This is an order!" 

Brady insisted, giving her no chance to refuse. 

"Well, okay." She lowered her head as she mourned the loss of her money. 

"Ahem," Brady softened his expression, not wanting to scare her. He was just too worried about her. "Take it easy. It'll be just like chatting with a friend." 

But she was not nervous; she was upset about the payment! 

"I see. If the psychologist says I'm fine, can I return to the company?" She had been absent for three days since the wedding day, which might displease her director. 

"There's no hurry. Just take a few days to rest." 

"Then I won't get paid this month!" Rejoyla, who was distressed by the thought, blurted before quickly covering her mouth in embarrassment. Indeed, she was worried about her salary, but what if her boss thought she was selfish and disloyal and fired her in a fit of anger? 

Oh no! She was pleased with her current company, even though the director was a strict and demanding woman. It was a benefit, however, that the director cared solely about task completion and posed no risk of workplace sexual harassment. 

Due to repeated incidents of harassment, Rejoyla had been forced to change jobs frequently. She couldn't understand why she attracted so many men who caused her distress, as she had never shown any interest in them. As a result, she was wary of accepting job offers, always making sure to check who her potential boss would be. 

Alas, it was a long story. The problem she faced now was that she had revealed her negative thoughts to her big boss. She covered her mouth and peeked through one eye at Brady. What should she do if he became furious with her? 

However, Brady's gentle gaze and warm smile instantly put her at ease.