Selina's gaze froze.
She glanced back at the operating theatre and said, "How about later? I'm busy at the moment."
"Okay. Let me know when you're free, I will go and pick you up."
"Mmm, sure," Selina murmured in hesitation and asked, "Did Saoirse contact you?"
"No, we haven't contacted each other today."
Selina felt a little relieved after hearing the answer.
Matthew added, "Selina, you can rest assured that I won't cross the line even if she comes looking for me. I know what I'm doing. Trust me."
"Okay, I trust you."
Although Selina said so, she still felt insecure deep inside.
After all, Saoirse was stunningly beautiful. Selina still remembered clearly how the men had reacted when she'd entered the restaurant that previous night.
After hanging up the call with Matthew, she looked at Lothar.
"Lothar, do you think men will be tempted when they see a beautiful lady?"
At this moment, Lothar's mind was completely occupied with Yesseca hence he gave a passing reply, "Of course, everyone likes beautiful women."
"Oh," Selina's voice became low.
After a moment, she suddenly asked, "Lothar, do you think I'm beautiful?"
Lothar's breathing stopped.
He directed his attention on to Selina.
He stared deeply into Selina's eyes and then blushed, "Selina, although I always pick on you, all jokes aside, you're the prettiest girl I've seen in my life."
Lothar said the last sentence especially soft.
"What if there is a woman who is ten times prettier than me?"
"That's impossible."
"If there is!"
Lothar thought for a moment, "Such a beauty must be a goddess from heaven."
Selina became moody again.
Half an hour later, the door to Yesseca's operating theatre opened.
Her operation had been successful.
"We would still have to observe her closely to see how her body reacts for a few days. If everything is fine then she can be discharged soon," the doctor said to Selina and Lothar.
Lothar was overjoyed.
He ran over to check on Yesseca but she was asleep. Her face was pale but her eyelashes were shockingly black and long.
Lothar looked at Yesseca for a long time and his eyes suddenly turned red.
He murmured, "Yesseca, you're finally healthy once again. I am so happy for you."
Upon hearing Lothar's words, Selina felt tears fill her eyes too.
She patted Lothar on the shoulder, "Lothar, come on you're a man, don't cry. You should smile because Yesseca is well now."
Lothar wiped his eyes and said, "Yes you are right, I should smile."
He looked at Selina and said in a solemn tone, "Selina, I am grateful for everything you've done for Yesseca and I. I am forever indebted to you, no, I belong to you now. From now on, if you need help or anything done, just say the word and I'll get it done for you no matter what it takes."
Selina was startled, "What do you mean by that? I already have a partner."
Lothar was speechless.
He realized that he had said something wrong and his face turned red again.
"What I mean is that in the future, I will be at your disposal whenever. I will never be able to repay your kindness!"
Selina smiled, "This is nothing. Lothar, you're my friend. I will do my best to help you no matter what."
Lothar's heart surged with a feeling of gratitude.
"Selina, I want to tell you something," Lothar plucked up his courage.
"Yes?"
Lothar glanced at the bench not far away, "It might take for a long time to explain. Let's sit down and talk."
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