Chapter 141

Sensing Shelmaine's emotional fluctuations, Samuel stopped Hugh from questioning her further. Hugh understood and returned Shelmaine back her phone, which had been left at the hotel. He told them he would return the next day when she felt better. After he left the room, Samuel remained by Shelmaine's bedside. It was clear that he had heard what she had said. Pretending not to feel anything was impossible. After all, they had been married for three years. There was still a connection between them. Shelmaine, however, was visibly uncomfortable with his presence. She frowned and asked, "Are you going to leave?" "No." Her frown instinctively deepened. "Why are you staying?" "To take care of you." "You don't have to." "Well, it's not for you to say." Shelmaine cut him off bluntly. "I don't want to see you." Her direct rejection made Samuel pause for a moment. "Well, you'll have to bear with it. I'm not leaving for now." Shelmaine wasn't sure of his intentions. She lowered her ga