Chapter 821 Hideous Wound

Ivanka smiled nonchalantly and said, “Who knows?” “Tsk, he’s gutsy! That explains his round belly.” Ivanka chuckled and did not say anything, while Sandy could not help but laugh. “They must be feeling pretty miserable right now. They hate you to the core and have been scheming to get rid of you, but now they have to hold back without touching a single hair on your head.” Sandy saw through the situation immediately. If Ivanka were eliminated, Michael would definitely not indulge in them anymore. Without Ivanka providing benefits to Barkworth’s Group, Lane’s Group would have no reason to exist! Ivanka smirked. “You’re so smart, bestie.” “Of course. Otherwise, how could I be your bestie?” Ivanka could not help but smile. “Even if you’re silly, you’re still my bestie.” Michael heard those words as soon as he walked in. The look on his handsome face darkened a little as his sharp gaze landed on the door of her room. Sandy, with her back to the door, could not help but feel a chill down her spine. Why did it get so cold all of a sudden? She instinctively pulled her clothes tighter around herself and asked in puzzlement, “Why has it suddenly become so cold?” Ivanka looked at her oddly. “Are you imagining things?” “Huh? Me? Imagining things? But I do feel cold,” said Sandy, who was still puzzled, while glancing at Ivanka. “You should put on more clothes. Given your current condition, you can’t afford to fall sick. The doctor will come to change your dressing soon.” “Okay, but I don’t feel cold,” Ivanka replied and smiled. After Michael returned, he sat down on the sofa in the living room. He did not leave or go back to his bedroom. Meanwhile, Ivanka and Sandy chatted away. They were completely unaware of Michael’s presence outside. Then, the doorbell suddenly rang, which prompted Sandy to react. She said, “It must be the doctor. I’ll go and answer the door!” Ivanka nodded with a smile. “Okay.” Sandy swiftly opened the bedroom door, only to see Michael already heading toward the door to answer it. She was dumbfounded. When did he return? Sandy turned to look at Ivanka and mouthed the words. “Michael is here!” Ivanka’s eyes flickered slightly in surprise. She instinctively looked toward the bedroom door. However, from there, she could not see the main door of the suite. Soon, she heard the doctor’s voice. “Hi, Mr. Barkworth. I’m here to change the dressing.” This doctor was the same one who had previously treated Ivanka’s wound. Michael remained silent, but Sandy quickly spoke up. “Hello, doctor!” The doctor was surprised by her sudden friendliness. She nodded quickly in response. Shortly after, Ivanka exited the bedroom. She smiled at the doctor before taking a seat on the sofa in the living room. Ivanka was wearing a loose-fitting coat over a shirt turned inside out. Sandy immediately unbuttoned the coat to reveal the wound on her back. Michael stood in the living room in silence. His lips were pursed tightly as he gazed at the conspicuous bandage on her smooth white back. The doctor approached Ivanka and asked with concern, “Madam, apart from the pain, do you feel any discomfort in the wound area?” “No.” “Okay.” The doctor opened her medical kit, disinfected her hands, and then began treating Ivanka’s wound.