Chapter 178 Attentive Care
Hearing Susan call him out, George gave an awkward smile. "Yeah, your door's pretty solid."
Still joking, George shrugged. Susan smiled and said, "You should check if you hurt any bones."
"No need, I'm tough. A few days of rest and some soup will fix me up," George replied casually.
Susan didn't push it.
Then she asked, puzzled, "So you and Ms. Green are close. Is the friend with the accounting firm actually Ms. Green?"
George paused, then said, "Yes."
Susan couldn't believe it. She didn't take the job George suggested, but ended up at the same place anyway.
"Did Ms. Green tell you I had a bad cold?" Susan wondered how George knew she was sick.
"Yep, you guessed it. You didn't show up for work, and your colleague couldn't reach you, so Jessica got worried and told me," George nodded.
Susan thought for a moment, then asked, "Have you been keeping tabs on me?"
Even if George and Jessica were friends, it seemed odd for Jessica to report on a new employee.
Realizing he couldn't hide it, George admitted awkwardly, "I was worried about you being alone in Lindell Harbor. When I knew you were at Jessica's, I asked her to look out for you."
Susan felt a warmth in her heart. She had no family or close friends in the city. After nearly being assaulted, she lived cautiously, avoiding late nights and secluded places. She never thought her health would fail her, almost costing her life due to a high fever. George had saved her twice now. She couldn't completely reject someone who had saved her life.
Seeing Susan silent, George got nervous. "Don't be mad. I didn't mean to intrude, I just..."
"I'm not blaming you," Susan said, looking up.
George was stunned, then smiled. "That's good."
Susan glanced at her phone and asked, "Did you send me this phone?"
George was taken aback, then quickly denied it, "No, why would I send you a phone?"
Susan didn't buy it. She stared at him until George caved, "I saw your phone was broken. I needed a new one too, so I got an extra."
Susan found his excuse even less believable. She kept staring at him. "And the watch? Did you get a new one of those too?"
She glanced at George's wrist. She remembered him wearing the same Rolex when she worked at his law firm.
Realizing he couldn't talk his way out, George smiled sheepishly. "The watch was also an extra when I bought the phone."
Susan almost smiled but held it back. "I've never worn such an expensive watch. I'll return it when I get out of the hospital. As for the phone, I'll pay you back."
George knew she was serious. "I'll take back the watch, but don't pay me for the phone. Just do me a favor and don't make it awkward, okay?"
George felt a bit awkward. Susan saw this and felt sorry for him but didn't want to compromise her principles.
"How can I accept something worth thousands of dollars from you?" Susan insisted.
"You can always return the favor later. Do we really need to draw such a clear line? I like you, but I have my pride. If you don't want to, I won't force you. I'm not trying to buy your affection, and I know you wouldn't fall for that anyway!" George, usually calm, was a bit angry now. He pulled off his tie.
Seeing George genuinely upset, Susan's heart softened. She thought, 'He's right. He never forced me and even saved my life twice. Maybe I should give him some credit.'
So, she said, "I'll accept the phone then, thank you."
George was overjoyed. "Let me peel an apple for you." he said, focusing on the task. Susan watched, her emotions mixed, thinking of Seb, who had also cared for her in the hospital.
George stayed with Susan for a whole day and night. The next day, when she insisted on being discharged, he took her home and only left for Maple Valley at her insistence.
After George left, Susan looked at the new door and laughed. How much force did George use to kick it open?
Near noon, she felt hungry and went to the kitchen. She opened the fridge and was stunned. It was packed with vegetables, fruits, and food. George must have bought all this. She found fresh milk and various snacks around the house.
She had to admit George was truly attentive. Lying on her bed, staring at the ceiling, Susan felt conflicted.
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