"Alright, I'll make sure to finish it beautifully." It was her embroidery to begin with, so having her complete it made perfect sense. Claire looked at Sean with gratitude in her eyes.
Sean gave a slight smile. "Once you're better, why not stay at my place for a while?"
Claire's eyes widened in shock.
Stay at his place?
This... might not be appropriate.
The next moment, Sean added, "I can only be at ease watching you embroider."
Claire immediately understood.
"Radiant Beauty" was a piece Mr. Foster had acquired for two million dollars. His concern about her work on it was understandable.
Claire's eyes crinkled into a smile. "Okay."
Sean's gaze deepened, and the smile on his lips broadened.
Such a naive girl, he thought.
Claire felt a soft blush rise on her cheeks and quickly looked down to continue her meal.
Sean returned to his book.
Every now and then, Claire would glance up at his focused profile, feeling a strange sense of reassurance.
Outside the hospital room, Liam looked as if he'd just bitten into a lemon, his face twisted in distaste.
Just moments ago, Nathan had called him, though how he got his number was anyone’s guess.
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