Chapter 498

In the confines of the hospital ward, Ferlyn immediately turned to me as soon as Sophia walked out. She asked, "I-Isn't she supposed to pay for my medical bills? Where is the money, then? How is she planning to pay for it if she just walked out of here?" "I'm sure she'll have her assistant wire the money to me, considering how she usually does things," I explained as I walked to the bedside table. I then poured a glass of warm water and passed it to Ferlyn, saying, "Please have some water, Mom." "Alright," Ferlyn said as she took the glass from my hand and took a sip. It seemed as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, she chose to remain silent. I pretended not to notice, took a seat next to the hospital bed, and began responding to work-related matters on my phone. I noticed Ferlyn occasionally casting furtive glances in my direction, then pretended to look out the window as if nothing had happened. It happened for the third time before I couldn't take it anymore and fi