Chapter 110

After a moment of silence, Joshua quietly said, "I've got things to take care of tomorrow, so I can't stay with you tonight. However, I've already arranged for a caregiver. I went over everything with her, so she'll know exactly how to look after you. I'll cover all the medical bills and her fees." With that, he turned to go. But Whitney wasn't having it. She pushed herself upright in bed, wincing through the pain, and cried out, "Joshua! I got hurt this badly because of you, and now you're just going to walk away? I don't want some random caregiver. None of them is you! I need you here with me…" Her voice trembled as she spoke, tears pooling in her eyes, shimmering on the edge of spilling over. At Whitney's tearful words, Joshua halted mid-step and turned slowly to face her. His gaze was as still as undisturbed water, not a flicker of emotion to betray his thoughts. He simply watched her in silence. Then, as if struck by sudden inspiration, Whitney blurted, "Oh! Joshua, don't for