Chapter 9

During the two days Michelle was hospitalized, Clarence spoiled her rotten. He paid a hefty sum to clear out the entire floor of the VIP ward just to ensure she had a peaceful environment for her recovery. He even hired a top nephrologist from abroad at an exorbitant cost to ensure the surgery in three days would go smoothly. No matter how unreasonable her demands became, he didn't hesitate, indulging her every whim without a second thought. As Michelle watched him patiently peel an apple for her, her heart swelled with sweetness. Unable to resist, she looped her arms around his neck and kissed the corner of his lips. "Clay, let's go back to Jencoria tomorrow, okay? I really want to marry you. Can we reschedule the kidney transplant for after the wedding?" Clarence held the apple steady. His brow tightened almost imperceptibly, though his voice carried nothing but tenderness. "Hey, don't come at me so suddenly. What if you get cut?" She knew he was only worried about h