Chapter 223 Craving

Last night, Emelie had only been able to wipe herself down. But she still felt dirty, especially with the lingering earthy smell in her hair. She toughed it out for a day but couldn't stand it any longer. She asked the nurse for some plastic wrap to cover her injured hand, keeping it dry and still. This allowed her to use the showerhead cautiously to wash her body. The VIP room was spacious, but its soundproofing was lacking. Thus, the sound of running water from the bathroom was amplified. William was on his hospital bed, conducting a video conference with an overseas client. The sound of running water was making it difficult for him to concentrate. The client called out to him, "Mr. Middleton?" William snapped back to attention, offering a casual "yes" as he took a sip from his now-cooled water. Seeing him in a hospital gown, the client hesitated to push him too hard. "Mr. Middleton, if you're not feeling well, we can wrap this up for now." "No need to stop. Let's keep going."