Chapter 316

He responded in a low voice, swiftly wrapping her tightly with a bath towel.

Liam Sullivan lifted her into his arms and strode out of the villa.

The car sped through the night, heading straight for the hospital.

When the doctor asked the reason for catching a chill, Vivian Bennett's ears burned. "I was sweating and then got exposed to the wind."

Fortunately, the doctor didn't press for details.

Liam stood nearby without changing his expression, as if it had nothing to do with him.

Vivian couldn't help but glare at him.

The examination results showed nothing serious.

After her fever broke, she no longer felt cold.

That night, Vivian insisted on going home.

But Liam was adamant that she stay in the hospital for observation.

Vivian chuckled softly. "The richer you are, the more you make a fuss over nothing?"

He ignored her comment and instructed Secretary Zheng to bring documents to the hospital room.

Vivian was somewhat surprised.

Then, a faint sweetness stirred in her heart.

So this was how it felt to be cherished and protected. It was utterly heart-fluttering.

She was discharged and returned home two days later.

Liam took her to her apartment and then hurried away.

He had specially approved a week of sick leave for her.

Vivian was actually already fully recovered.

But she had no choice but to obey his orders and rest.

She woke from an afternoon nap to find dusk had already fallen.

She walked into the bathroom and filled the tub with hot water.

She sank entirely into the bathtub.

She didn't know how much time had passed when the bathroom door was suddenly pushed open.

Liam stood at the doorway, his brow furrowed. "You've been soaking for this long?"

Vivian looked up blankly, her wet hair clinging to her cheeks.

He tested the water temperature, and his expression changed instantly.

"Are you fooling around the moment you feel a little better?"

Watching his retreating back, Vivian fought hard to hold back her tears.

She had only intended to take a short nap.

But she had sunk into chaotic dreams.

In her dreams, she was crying.

It seemed she had dreamed of him.

Vivian closed her eyes to calm her emotions.

Familiar footsteps returned.

Before she could open her eyes, the water in the tub gently rippled.