Chapter 299

Turning his face so that half of it was buried in his pillow, Isaac said, "You can go if you want." Stan pursed his lips, understanding what was going on just then. Truly, what goes around comes around… to think that the day had come that Isaac was kept on a leash—and on a very tight leash at that! Despite what she said, Irene remained focused as she bandaged Isaac. "Stay here and rest." Isaac then took her hand and gave it a squeeze. "Come back soon. Have Stan stay with you." Irene nodded and left the ward. Stan was ready waiting outside. "Let's go," she said. Stan quickly followed, appearing hesitant to speak his mind despite holding the car keys. Unable to stand his fidgeting, Irene said, "Just spit it already." "It's not much, but… I just wanted to say that you might be paranoid. Debbie and I are both indebted to Mr. Jefferson, and we're definitely loyal to him—" "Why do you think I'm paranoid?" Irene asked in return, cutting him short. Stan became quiet since he had