Chapter 93
Finally, we reserved a small private room in a relatively elegant restaurant.
The bill came to only around five hundred dollars.
I held her hand and said, "Marry, I will definitely make sure you live a good life."
She smiled. "We should hurry back to the hospital. Edward and George are about to arrive."
A dozen minutes later, we returned to the hospital, and soon after, Edward and George showed up.
George was carrying bags full of high-end nutritional products.
I gestured toward the pile of gift boxes nearby and asked, "George, how long will it take me to finish all of these?"
George chuckled and whispered, "These are all for male enhancement, you know."
I couldn't help but laugh and shake my head. My injury was to my arm, not my kidneys.
But every man liked to feel strong in that department.
"Well, thanks," I replied.
"John, you're looking much better than yesterday."
Edward smiled and added, "Once you're discharged, we'll go out for a nice meal and maybe have George take you to unwind a bit."
'Damn, can he really say that?'
'Mary is right next to me!'
If she found out you were planning to take me to a place like that, she would either tear you apart or tear me apart.
Luckily, Mary didn't show much emotions, which relieved me.
George just kept chuckling.
Both of them were busy guys, so they left after sitting for over twenty minutes.
In the afternoon, I transferred a hundred grand to my family. My parents were both excited and relieved when they received my call.
My mom said, "Why did you transfer so much money? Don't you need some for yourself?"
I said, "It's okay. I still have money on me. Use half of this hundred thousand for brother and sister's expenses, and give the other fifty thousand to Uncle. Their family is also struggling."
Auntie looked down upon our family because we borrowed money. My uncle was a kind-hearted person but too honest, often taken advantage of by Auntie.
But every family had its struggles, and their situation was just slightly better than ours.
"Well, it's time to repay them," my mom said.
My dad sighed. "A few days ago, your brother came to see me. I knew he wanted to ask me for money, but we really didn't have any extra cash at home. Luckily, we can repay your uncle's debt now."
"Dad, don't worry. I've been performing well these past two months. I should have another sum coming in next month."
"But you're not married yet. How can you..."
"Dad, don't worry. I'll bring a wife back for you next year. I can handle the money matters myself."
In fact, I had 240 thousand dollars now and could clear all the debts at home, but if I suddenly took out that much money, they would definitely be stunned.
After all, I usually sent home one or two grand, maybe three grand at most.
After hanging up the phone, I exhaled a sigh of relief. As long as I worked diligently, my sister and brother's tuition fees wouldn't be an issue, and the family's debts could be paid off.
Seeing the joy and relief on my parents' faces, I couldn't help but feel satisfied. This must be the meaning of growing up.
I still have 220 thousand dollars in my account. I'll keep ten grand for emergencies and invest the rest, perhaps in Lucy's dance studio.
With 200 thousand dollars, the budget could be a bit more flexible, and we could get a better location.
When I left the bank, it was already past three o'clock. By now, Rita should have left work to pick up Judith.
perhaps , Mary had something to attend to in the afternoon with Edward. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how to politely ask her to leave.
I couldn't just say, "I'm going to a friend's house for dinner!"
She would definitely inquire which friend and might even come along. That would be awkward.
I returned to the ward and picked up a large pile of nutritional supplements.
Moreover, the things Frank brought were always top-notch.
It was a perfect chance to replenish Rita's supply.
Thinking of Rita, I couldn't help but miss her, her every expression, her kindness toward me.
I took a taxi home, showered, and changed clothes. After all, I was still carrying Mary's scent, and it wouldn't do for Rita to notice.
Carrying the gift box, I bought ninety-nine roses from the flower shop near Rita's apartment.
It only cost a few hundred bucks, no big deal!
Rita's routine was very predictable. She picked up Judith at four, finished work at five, and usually got home by five-thirty.
I deliberately arrived at six.
I rang the doorbell, and I heard Rita's voice from inside. "Coming."
The door opened.
"Rita!" I handed her the flowers, and Rita couldn't hide her joy as she accepted them. "You don't need to buy these flowers!"
I could tell she was thrilled. No woman could resist the charm of fresh flowers.
I stepped inside, embraced her slender waist, and said, "Flowers for a beauty, and besides, I think Rita is much prettier than the flowers."
She gave me a playful look and said, "You have a sweet tongue!"
Seeing her luscious red lips, I couldn't resist and leaned in for a kiss.
She murmured, weakly pushing me away. "Don't. It wouldn't be good if Judith sees us!"
Just then, Judith ran out of the room, asking, "Mom, is Dad here?"
She quickly pushed me away, wiping her lips, saying, "It's all your fault. You've smudged my lipstick."
After that, she wiped my lips and said, "Can't you ever act decently!"
I thought to myself, 'You were responding quite passionately, too. If Judith hadn't run over, you probably wouldn't have stopped.'
I set down the gift box and knelt down, saying, "Judith, do you miss me?"
Judith threw herself into my arms and replied, "Dad, I miss you!"
I lifted her up and spun her around. She giggled with delight.
"You two have fun, and I still have two dishes to prepare."
After playing with Judith for a while, Rita came out with the dishes. "Go wash up. Dinner's ready."
After washing up, I sat at the table, taking the head seat, Rita on my left and Judith on my right. For a moment, it felt like we were truly a family.
I was the dad, Rita was the mom, and Judith was like our daughter.
Rita's gaze was brimming with tender affection when she looked at me, and it was laden with warmth when she looked at Judith, just like a loving wife.
"Let's eat!" we said.
After dinner, Judith was engrossed in her cartoons in the living room, and Rita gestured for me to come to the bedroom. I made a hushing motion, waiting for Judith to get engrossed before quietly slipping away from her side.
I silently entered Rita's bedroom. The moment the door closed, a soft and plump body pressed against me.
Her slender fingers wrapped around my neck, she tiptoed, and her soft red lips drew closer.
The mature allure of the woman set my blood boil instantly.
I held her slender waist, reciprocating her passionately.
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