CHAPTER 173 TROUBLE

No response came this time. Barlow chuckled to himself as he typed, “Will you come and visit me tomorrow?” “I’m afraid I am very busy,” Kate replied. “You can’t possibly expect your best friend to tend to me all the time, can you?” “You’re right. Fine, I’ll take care of you tomorrow so that Bella can go home and rest.” Barlow’s face broke out in a grin. He got what he wanted. “Ah, I’m so lucky to have two beautiful women taking turns to look after me.” “Yes, you are a lucky man, indeed. Good night.” He could almost see Kate rolling her eyes when he read her reply. Barlow chuckled again. “All right, I’ll see you tomorrow. Good night.” He tossed his phone aside, leaned back against the pillows, and slowly closed his eyes. Somehow, his wound didn’t feel as painful as it had before he texted Kate. The next day, as Bella woke up, she found Barlow was already awake. “Good morning. You’re up early.” Propped against the headboard, Barlow turned to her and replied, “Not by choice. Yo