Chapter 248

"Hayden has just finished his food. Let him rest and digest for a bit." Rowan didn't give up. "Ms. Joyner, I'm just making casual conversation, that's all." His casual conversation felt like a knife stabbing into Lily's heart. He said someone who truly loved her wouldn't mind covering her brother's medical expenses. Didn't he just remind her that Xavier didn't love her? Lily sat on the chair by the hospital bed. "Dr. Blackwood, I don't have the energy to talk about relationships right now. All I care about is my brother's recovery." "Let's say if someone helped you tremendously during your brother's recovery, would you be so moved that you'd marry that person?" Rowan pressed on and expected her to say yes so he could shout out Xavier's name. Lily was speechless. She stared at him for a few seconds before replying, "No." "Yes, Xa—" Rowan's phone suddenly rang before he could finish his words. His phone rang relentlessly like an urgent summons. He had no choice but to answer. He g