Chapter 1474

Charles' icy, handsome face was usually devoid of emotion, yet with his pitifully pouting lips, a rare trace of humanity softened his demeanor. It made him much more difficult to ignore. "Mr. Gibson, I appreciate what you did that day at the cliff. You got hurt because of Stanley, and I deeply regret that. But since you're gravely injured, you should focus on recovering in the hospital. Please never put your body at risk like that again," Nicola advised. "Nicola, I don't want to stay at the hospital!" "Why not? You're injured. How can you not stay in the hospital? Mr. Gibson—" "Because you're not there to keep me company," Charles interjected before she could finish. Nicola was rendered speechless after hearing his remark. She didn't want to keep him company in the hospital at all. "Mr. Gibson, please don't overstep. I'm already married. Since you saved Stanley, my husband and I will visit you at the hospital. But I can't possibly stay there with you. My husband would be upset. A