Chapter 71

Teresa was finding it hard to stand. She had probably twisted her ankle. Someone had reached out to steady her, and she turned in surprise. It was Gary. Teresa's eyes reddened, a lump rising in her throat. Tears slipped down her cheeks as she lowered her gaze. "Why are you still here?" Gary crouched beside her, smiling gently. "Why did you suddenly give me your bank card?" Teresa kept her head bowed, guilt weighing on her. "It was because of me that you—" Before she could finish, Gary interrupted softly. "I know." She looked up, startled. "You…" Still smiling, Gary said calmly, "I've never been afraid." He had suspected the truth as soon as Ernest told him he was being fired. Cameron was the only one powerful enough to block Gary's advancement in the medical field. Considering recent events, the reason was obvious. Teresa lowered her head again, her voice thick with apology. "I'm sorry." Gary chuckled, taking her arm. "Well? Planning to sit here all night?" With his help,