Chapter 2219
Luke sighed and returned to the car, holding Gwen close to him.
“Drive.”
The driver started the engine. “Sir, are we heading to the same hospital as before?”.
“Yes.” Luke gingerly pulled Gwen closer and added, “Call Dr. Zachary and tell him to prepare for another transfusion.”
The driver paused for a moment.
“But Sir…you’ve already transfused blood to Ms. Larson three times this month.
“Now that her condition is getting worse, you can’t keep on transfusing your blood to her. Your body won’t be able to handle it any longer.
“Why don’t you tell Ms. Larson the truth about her illness? As long as she’s willing to cooperate, we might be able to find a new treatment that works. You won’t want both you and Ms. Larson to suffer, right?”
Luke chuckled upon hearing this.
“Have you somehow become the new boss without my knowing? Why don’t you take over my job and start keeping an eye on the gangs in Merchant City and Sea City, huh?”
Even though he was smiling when he said this, and the tone of his voice was as gentle as ever, it nonetheless sounded vicious and hostile to the driver’s ears.
He lowered his head in shame and replied, “I… That’s not what I meant at all…”
Then, he clamped his mouth shut and stepped on the gas. He should not have stuck his nose into Luke Jones’ business!
However…
The driver sighed as he glanced at Luke’s sallow face through the rearview mirror. Luke had sacrificed so much for this woman.
On top of that, he had willingly assumed the role of the bad guy to prevent Gwen from finding out about her illness:
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