Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36 I Am Your Man
While settling the hospital bill, Emily felt fortunate she hadn't returned the five million Mr. Satan had given her. Otherwise, she'd be facing financial difficulties now.

She'd never accept Nathan's charity.

Money, what a love-hate relationship. It breeds sin, yet everyone relies on it to survive.

When she returned from paying, Nathan and Sophia were gone.

Emily breathed a sigh of relief. It was good they left, so Dad wouldn't get upset when he woke up.

Two hours later, Dad was wheeled into the ICU.

Through the thick glass, she saw Dad covered in tubes and hooked up to countless machines, wrapped tightly, only his pale face exposed, eyes tightly shut.

Having visited so often, the nurses recognized her. Seeing her distressed look, one kindly advised, "You need to take care of yourself too. Your dad is out of danger but needs a few days of observation in the ICU. If everything's fine, he can be transferred back to a regular ward."

"Thank you." Emily forced a smile, but it was brittle and short-lived.

Her phone rang, disrupting the hospital's quiet.

Emily hurried to the stairwell to answer. "Hello?"

"Emily, you stood me up?!" It was Jackson's familiar voice, with his usual tone.

Emily sighed. "Sorry, boss. I need to deal with my dad's situation."

Jackson sensed her off mood. He became cautious. "Is your dad... okay? Do you have enough money? You idiot, I transferred you five million, why did you return it? I'll transfer it to you again right now."

"My dad is out of immediate danger," Emily said. "Boss, I appreciate your kindness. I have enough money. I didn't work today, so I can't take your money."

Jackson sounded annoyed. "Can you stop being so polite to me? It makes me feel like a stranger to you."

"I'm sorry..."

"Don't say sorry either. I've only known you for a few days, and all I hear from you is sorry," Jackson said. "Take care of your dad first. If you need anything, call me anytime."

Emily exchanged a few more pleasantries and hung up.

Allen Parker's words on their way back today rang alarm bells in her mind.

Regardless of whether Allen Parker was Mr. Satan or not, she had to keep her distance from Jackson.

She wasn't a fool or a naive girl. Jackson's attitude towards her had changed significantly, and she could sense it.

Now she was using Mr. Satan's money, and she regarded him as a lover. Regardless of Jackson's interest in her, she had to prevent further trouble.

Emily waited at the hospital for three days, finally receiving news that Dad could be transferred back to a regular ward for treatment.

Together with the nurses, she wheeled Dad back to his room. After finishing these tasks, Emily's vision darkened, and she collapsed to the ground.

In a faint, Emily felt like she was walking in a dry, scorching desert, directionless, endless, only able to keep walking, endlessly walking...

"Water..."

Cool, refreshing water gently trickled into her mouth.

She drank greedily, the refreshing sensation finally awakening her.