Chapter 512 Damian Refuses Jessica's Money
Jessica couldn't believe it and asked, "What did you say?"
Damian repeated clearly, "You've spent too much time on me these past two years. You don't need to come anymore. Someone else will handle the massages and check-ups. Focus on your work and don't let it affect your career."
He rarely spoke to her so much at once, and his tone was so gentle.
But the content was so heartbreaking and hurtful.
Jessica's smile slowly froze, and she was on the verge of tears. "Why? Haven't I done well these past two years? Besides, I'm already familiar with the entire process and know your physical condition. Changing people now would require readjustment, which isn't good for you, and you wouldn't feel at ease!"
Jessica didn't understand why it had suddenly came to this!
Their relationship wasn't particularly warm, but at least it was peaceful. Damian was gradually accepting her and getting used to her presence. Why did he change just because she had something to do and came a day late yesterday?
Damian frowned slightly and looked away from her tearful eyes. "This is ten million dollars, as compensation for the past two years. As for anything else, I'm sorry, I can't give it to you."
Seeing that glaring check, Jessica's tears completely broke down, streaming down her cheeks and soaking her skin. She suddenly leaned forward, grasping Damian's hands, trembling with emotion, "Mr. Hearst, I don't want money. I've never wanted these things. I just care about you and want to take care of you and be with you. When you fully recover, if you think I'm unnecessary, I'll leave without a word, but not now. The doctor said you're at a critical stage of recovery, and Mr. Collins repeatedly emphasized the importance of daily foot soaks and joint and muscle massages. I just want to take care of you, that's all. I've never asked for anything or expected anything. Don't you understand my heart?"
Damian's Adam's apple bobbed, unable to bear seeing her cry so miserably.
Since the day he woke up, Jessica hadn't left the hospital room. When he couldn't move, it was Jessica who took care of him tirelessly.
Everyone was moved by Jessica's dedication.
Even the picky and critical Nicole had praised her more than once.
Moreover, after Anthony's memory deteriorated, he had a deep impression of Jessica and spoke highly of her.
Damian sighed softly, "Jessica."
Jessica sniffled hard several times, swallowing her tears, "In your heart, I've always just been a doctor. I know my place and won't covet more. Can I take care of you as a doctor for a little longer? This treatment has ten days left, even if it's just the last ten days, okay?"
She tried hard to control her tears, but they kept flowing, making her look pitiful.
Usually, the intellectual, elegant, and strong Jessica now looked like a fragile doll.
Damian felt a faint sense of pity.
This feeling of compassion was very unlike his usual style, but strangely, he couldn't push the crying Jessica away.
"You don't have to come every day. I'll explain to my grandparents and parents myself," Damian picked up the check on the table and placed it in Jessica's hand. "Also, I don't like owing favors."
Jessica looked at the check signed with Damian's name and shook her head in pain, "Mr. Hearst, do you think a check can make up for all our feelings? In your heart, can it really? Not everything can be balanced with money, at least not the genuine care I've given."
Damian's lips twitched. He realized that using money to settle this relationship was unfair to her and understood Jessica's resistance at this moment, "This is the best choice I can make for you. I don't want to hurt you."
Jessica wiped her tears, her makeup completely ruined, making her look even more pitiful, "I don't want money. Since Mr. Hearst doesn't want to owe me a favor, you can repay me later. Maybe there will be a time when I need your help."
Damian didn't insist anymore and nodded, "As long as I can help, I will."
This was the sentence Jessica had been waiting for. She knew that Damian always kept his promises, and having his promise might turn the tide at the most critical moment.
After tidying up her clothes and makeup, Jessica gracefully left the villa.
Sitting in the car, she took out her phone and called Nicole. After some pleasantries, she softly asked, "Mrs. Hearst, has Mr. Hearst been on any dates recently?"
Nicole was a bit annoyed, "What are you implying? Didn't I tell you that after you've taken care of him for so long, the Hearst family won't treat you unfairly? What are you still doubting?"
When Damian's legs were fine, Jessica indeed wasn't a match, the gap was too wide. Now that his legs were deemed incurable by doctors, the Baldwin family still wasn't a match, but at least the gap wasn't as insurmountable. Jessica was obedient and easy to manage, and Nicole had tacitly accepted her as a daughter-in-law.
Hearing her question, Nicole couldn't help but feel displeased.
Jessica quickly smiled apologetically, "No, I wouldn't think that way. It's just that I found some other woman's things at Mr. Hearst's place today, so..."
She had noticed it when she entered, there was an extra pair of women's slippers.
There was only one woman who came and went from Damian's house, and usually, there was only one pair of women's shoes in the shoe cabinet. But today, there was an extra pair of new shoes that had been worn.
She was sure that a woman had been in the house.
When you care about a man more than your own life, you become particularly sensitive to external changes. Jessica was a psychologist, and she could detect subtle changes.
Nicole snorted coldly, "Jessica, you haven't even married Damian yet, and you can't handle those women outside. If you really become a member of the Hearst family in the future, there will be even more women trying to take Damian away. What will you do? Do you expect me to deal with each one?"
Jessica's back turned cold with sweat from her reprimand, and she carefully held the steering wheel, "I know what to do."
"You're a sensible child, don't make us worry too much."
"Yes, thank you for the reminder."
Jessica had witnessed the cold and ruthless nature of the Hearst family more than once. To stay in the Hearst family, she had to make herself useful.
She couldn't give up. She had finally gained the approval of the Hearst family elders, and she wouldn't give up!!
No matter who that woman was, she wouldn't let her get close to Damian!
At night.
Ashley was feeling inexplicably irritable about meeting Chad.
Natalia, holding a cat, blinked and asked, "Auntie, you seem unhappy?"
Natalia wasn't idle either. She had received a major task from Damian to protect Ashley and not let other men get close to her. If she had any unhappy matters, she was to report to him immediately.
Ashley kissed her little face, "I'm not unhappy. I'm going out for a bit. How about I take you to play with Jasper?"
Natalia pursed her lips, "Auntie, can I go with you? I'll be good and not cause trouble."
Ashley thought that wouldn't do. Chad's intentions were unclear, and having more leverage would mean more risk. "I'll be back soon. Be good, Natalia."
After placing Natalia with Martin, Ashley drove to the restaurant.
As soon as she left, Natalia loyally reported her whereabouts.
At 7:30, Chad was already a guest, swirling a glass of red wine while waiting for her.
Ashley glanced at him, her hair standing on end like a hedgehog encountering a natural enemy, "Mr. Wilson, if you have something to say, just say it."
She had no appetite for this meal.
Chad slightly curled his lips, his tall figure almost crossing the table to get closer to her, the faint scent of red wine on his breath, his voice hoarse, "Are you sure you want me to be direct?"
Ashley, repulsed, took a step back, her face darkening, "Mr. Wilson, please respect yourself!"
Chad raised his hand in a gesture of surrender, "Okay, to be blunt, I want to sleep with you. To put it more delicately, I want to pursue you. But given your mindset, the former would make me a scumbag with no shame, so I'm following the usual procedure. Dinner is the first step of a date..."
Before he could finish, Ashley picked up her wine glass and splashed it all over him!
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