Chapter 48 Why Did You Go Back On Your Word?
Not long after Eric left, Elsie brought some pastries to Eileen’s room. She took a look at her injuries, said some superficial words of care and left.
Even though she had taken her painkillers, Eileen still felt the throbbing pain on her back to the point that she could not fall asleep at night.
She was awakened in a cold sweat by a nightmare in the middle of the night. She couldn’t move nor adjust her posture, so she definitely couldn’t sleep well.
After a while, her ch*st hurt from lying flat on her bed, so she took a pillow to cushion. herself.
She was only eighteen, having boobs that were too big weren’t great for her.
She took a look at the time, it was half past three.
Eileen got up
from the bed and headed to the bathroom. She unbuttoned her pajamas and took them off slowly. Looking at the wounds that criss-crossed on her back, there were a few buttons that were ripped off and some swollen redness in some parts of her skin. But it had healed so much more than before.
Having woken up in a sweat, and not to mention that it was a hot summer now, her whole b*dy was sticky all over. So she took a quick shower carefully, trying not to touch her wounds.
After putting on a new pair of pajamas, she walked out to the balcony to get some fresh air.
The stars shone dimly through the night, but the moon was extraordinarily bright.
The lights on the third floor of the opposite villa were off. Eileen realized that she hasn’t seen him in a long time.
He was just a blurry shadow back then.
But now, she had no idea where he was.
She just hoped that he’s not taking things too hard
Serene Hospital
hours from the start of the
the end
Jasper was still under anesthesia, so he was in deep sleep. His legs were still bandaged with
gauze.
Richard: “Doctor, how is Mr. Jasper doing?”
The doctor-in-charge replied: “Judging by the current situation, the operation was very successful, but we can’t rule out any complications after the surgery, so he still needs to be observed in the hospital for a period of time.”
“And… how long would that be?”
“It depends on the patient’s health condition. It might take thirty to fifty years to recover fully. The recovery period can take a relatively long time, and I can’t rule out if there are any other sequelae after the surgery. After all, it was delayed for such a long time, it’s a miracle that the surgery was a success.”
“Okay, doctor! Thank you for your hard work!”
“Just doing my job.”
Richard then dialed his phone right after..
The call was picked up almost immediately.
“Ma’am, Mr. Jasper’s surgery was successful.”
“Great, please take care of him in the hospital. I will come over to visit him after I’m done. with the banquet tomorrow. Please remember to give him whatever he wants, and do not let him lose his temper
temper under
“Yes, ma’am!”
any
circumstance.”
After he finished explaining, Richard hung up the phone.
Back in the VIP room, Jasper had already woken up. He was donned in a hospital gown that was covered in Blake and blue stripes. His hands were on his eyes. It seemed that he had just woken up not long ago.
“You’ve woken up, Mr. Jasper? Do you feel any
discomfort anywhere?”
“It’s okay, you can head home first. Thank you for your hard work.” Jasper replied in a weak and husky voice.
Okay, please get a good rest, sir. I’ll come visit you tomorrow.
After Richard left, Jasper felt his phone underneath his pillow.
He opened his messages.
Their chat history was up until last week.
She must be sleeping at this moment. Before this, when he would think about her, he wouldn’t normally reach out to her. But now… He couldn’t stop himself from sending her a
text.
Jasper: What are you up to…?
Eileen had almost fallen asleep lying on her chair, but was suddenly awakened by the sound of her ringtone.
She picked up her phone, squinted her eyes, and read the notification. It was from Jasper.
She subconsciously glanced at the villa across.
And she replied: Dreaming
She sent another text: You’re not at home today?
Jasper: Nope, I have things to deal with at the hospital. Why are you still up?
Eileen: I can’t fall asleep, so I’m just sitting around. Why are you at the hospital? Are you unwell?
Jasper: Nothing much, just a small cold.
Eileen curled up her legs. The light from her phone screen reflected in her eyes. She didn’t know what to reply to him.
So she just sent some usual words of concern.
Eileen” Since you have a cold, get some rest. Remember to drink lots of warm water and take your medicine on time.
Jasper Okay
Ileen Don’t sleep too late Goodnight.
Jasper Goodnight
Tow that che thought about it, she didn’t realle anything to do with Jasper
A
save hom she had neer untended to have many interactions with
him.
Because… she wanted to leave and have a new start to her life somewhere else after all.
Perhaps she won’t come back ever again.
Ever again.
Eileen can only then escape from the Swan family and from Sarah Swire… She could finally start a new life that was finally hers.
Jasper wasn’t in any of those plans. If she had any attachments with him, it would only pose a problem.
She yawned and felt herself getting sleepy again, so she went back onto her bed fantasizing about her wonderful life in the future, and fell asleep soundly.
After resting for a few days at home, her wounds had almost healed entirely.
In the morning, Eileen was still fast asleep, until there was a knock on her door.
“Eileen, wake up. Come downstairs for breakfast.”
“I still want to sleep…” She replied drowsily.
“Get up now! Your father is already waiting for you downstairs. Come on now!”
Eileen’s eyes flew open instantaneously after hearing that. She threw her blanket to the side. “Okay, got it. I’m getting up now.”
She grabbed her clothes, washed up and went downstairs, all within ten minutes.
Holding onto the handrail, she trotted down the staircase.
There was a group of people sitting neatly at the dining table.
Eric and Vera were here too.
It was a Sunday
Vera had the weekend off
There was a heavy atmosphere in the dung area Eileen did not want to walk over, especially stace she misunderstood Em the other day and said some stuff that made him angry i had bern so many days siner then aihe still has
talked to her
She dragged for heavy feet to the table and sat Flury place
The table had many big plates of food, which left her very curious.
What was the special occasion?
And it was everything that she loved to eat.
It was the first time that her father had not called her out for sleeping in late.
She adjusted her posture on her seat.
Will looked over in her direction. “Have your wounds healed?”
“Yeah, they’re almost fully recovered. I can go back to school tomorrow.”
Sharon came over with a bowl of porridge.
Will: “Later, go to Aunt Elsie’s room and pick out something nice and formal to wear. I’m going to take you and Eric to the banquet tonight.”
Eileen blanked out. “Dad… can I not go tonight?”
If only she had known earlier!
“You are going even if both your legs are broken. There will be a lot of good, young boys. there tonight. You can see if any of them suit your liking. You’re not a child anymore, anyways.”
“Dad, I’m still growing up. I haven’t even graduated from university yet, isn’t it a little too early?” Eileen replied frantically.
“We can already start talking about it now. You can get married right when you finish your degree. I’ve talked about it with Eric, you’re going to university in Hulbury instead of Lumiose.”
“But why…”
Eileen felt a pang in her ch*st and it was building up. Suppressing it made her feel even worse as she looked at Eric taking some food for Vera.
All she wanted to do was fl*p the table in a rage.
She wanted to ask him why he went back on his word!
But Dad, we agreed on this.”
