Chapter 170

Mona entered the neighborhood, went upstairs to her apartment, and put down the suitcases when her phone rang. The call was from a local number. With Mona taking the call, Eleanor’s voice came from the other end of the line. “Where are you now? Victor is awake. Why aren’t you visiting him in the hospital?” “I’m working. I’ll drop by once I’m done here.” “How can you even bother with work when Victor is lying in the hospital? Come right now. He won’t eat anything and just stares at the door. It’s obvious that he’s waiting for you. Just take time off work.” “Mrs. Cornwell, you are aware of the circumstances I am in. I’m the breadwinner of my family, and I’ve worked hard to get the job. I can’t just take off right away. What if my boss finds out?” Mona made it seem like she was caught between a rock and a hard place. Although Eleanor’s comment rubbed her the wrong way, she kept her cool. “You can just say that someone is sick and that you need to look after him in the hospi