Chapter 130
Catalina let out a long sigh as if she had made a difficult decision. "Yes, I promise to stay."
When she said these words, her eyes were filled with a thin layer of mist.
Catalina knew what it meant for her to stay.
It meant that she might have to spend more time and effort to forget this man.
It might also mean...
More pain.
"But if he doesn't allow me to care for him, I will leave."
"Alright."
Ralph was delighted. "If he doesn't accept you, I will buy you a plane ticket and send you back."
"Thank you."
Catalina forced a smile.
What would the days ahead be like for her?
She thought she would be both fearful and excited.
She wondered that she feared getting too deeply involved, so she had to restrain herself.
Therefore, the days ahead were bound to be difficult for Catalina.
Just as they finished talking, the emergency bell in the hall suddenly rang.
Ralph reacted quickly. "Mr. Shaffer is awake. Hurry, go change into a sterile suit."
They hurriedly entered the disinfection room.
Ralph entered the bedroom first. "Are you awake?"
Catalina followed Ralph and heard a weak "Hmm" from inside, indicating that he didn't have much strength.
Catalina's heart tightened.
She wondered how Catalina would react when he saw her...
Hopefully, he wouldn't be irritable in case of rupturing his wound.
"Mr. Shaffer, someone is here to visit you."
As Ralph spoke, he glanced towards the door.
Catalina: "..."
Being mentioned and standing at the door, she could only lower her head and walk into the room, summoning up the courage.
Even though she didn't look up, she could feel a cold and piercing gaze from the man lying on the bed, like an X-ray, staring at her intently.
His posture seemed as if he wanted to pierce through her.
Catalina finally lifted her head.
Her watery eyes met his chilling gaze, causing her heart to skip a beat uncontrollably.
She couldn't hide her emotion.
In front of this man, no matter when or where, the first thing she did was to feel her heart race.
Catalina didn't know if it was because he was tired or in pain, but he slowly closed his eyes.
For a while, he didn't open them.
He didn't say anything either.
The atmosphere became heavy and subtle in an instant.
Even Ralph couldn't quite understand it.
Just when Catalina thought Catalina might fall asleep, he suddenly spoke up with a deep voice, opened his eyes, and asked Ralph, "Did you let her come?"
Ralph turned his head to Catalina beside him and nodded. "Yes."
"Tell her to leave."
"But..."
"I won't repeat myself."
Bennett's voice was weak but still intimidating.
After speaking, he didn't glance at Catalina and closed his eyelids heavily.
Ralph was speechless.
Catalina stood motionless by the bedside, biting her lips, unable to speak.
"Go out."
With his eyes closed, Catalina gave a cold order.
His voice was hoarse.
Catalina bit her lip hard.
I should leave.
Catalina told herself.
Why should she stay here and annoy him?
Catalina turned around and prepared to leave.
"Don't leave."
Ralph quickly reached out and stopped Catalina.
Catalina, "Ralph, didn't we agree?"
If Catalina didn't want her to stay, she could leave.
"Ralph?"
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