Chapter 232

Isadora found it hard to explain to Jerry why she had followed him into the hospital. Besides, she was completely unaware that he couldn't stand peppermint. She offered a polite smile and said, "No, please don't get the wrong idea. I truly didn't know you disliked peppermint. If I were about to need your help, why would I eat it on purpose, knowing you hate it?" "You're messing with me," Jerry said, clearly annoyed. Feeling sensitive to the smell, he covered his nose in frustration. "I'm not messing with you," Isadora replied sincerely. Jerry fell silent. The elevator doors slid open, but neither of them moved. Then, Jerry said sharply, "Ms. Whitmore, please stop bothering me." "I'm bothering you?" Isadora repeated, stunned. "Aren't you going to admit it?" he pressed. "What is it that you want me to admit?" she asked. Jerry pulled out his phone, opened Twitter, and tapped on her profile photo. Isadora loved cartoons, so her profile photo was a cartoon mouse. "What's wron