Chapter 17

Liam looked at Roland for a while and recognized him. He assumed him to be Emma's supposed lover, and that kindled his anger, causing his hands to clench into fists.

Slowly, he stepped down from the bed and glared at the person he thought had given her the flowers.

“I am her boss, Liam,” Liam responded to his question., not starting a fight immediately.

“Oh, it's nice seeing you.” a smile spread on Roland's lips, and he walked to Liam, stretching his hand for a shake.

“My name is Roland. I came a bit late because of a meeting.” Roland responded, his hand still left hanging.

Liam wasn't pleased with his reply. “Oh, so you preferred to attend a meeting over her health.”

Roland was a bit taken aback by his accusation.

“No, that's not how it is. I returned late from a meeting and was informed of what happened. I came rushing down here. I was told that she had an allergy.”

Liam's fist tightened, ready to punch him, but not inside Emma's room.

“Didn't you give her the flowers?”

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