Chapter 253 Can We Not Get Divorced

When Craig saw the message, he was surprised. "Mr. Ashford, you think Ingram set this up himself?" "Maybe," William replied. "Understood, Mr. Ashford." After that, William fell silent. He sat off to the side and waited for Jeanette. ... Inside the ward, Jeanette saw Ingram the moment she walked in. He looked weak. Bandages wrapped most of his body, and some spots were still slowly seeping through. The guilt in Jeanette's chest sharpened. "Does it hurt?" Ingram shook his head, then gave her a faint smile. "As long as you're okay." It was a simple sentence, but in that moment, it carried unexpected weight, the kind that made Jeanette's heart soften for him. Jeanette took a slow breath and reached as if to check his injuries, but Ingram stopped her. "Don't. It's ugly." He let out a quiet laugh. "It's not a big deal. The doctor said it's all superficial. I'll heal. Jean, don't worry about me. Honestly, I'm glad. I finally got to protect you." He spoke with such sincerity, a fai