Female Novel
Chapter 1173
These words sounded a little strange, but I quickly realized what he wanted to say. I shook myhead, frowned, and said, "Irvin, you're crazy. There's nothing between us. Shirley is a nice girl, soyou shouldn't let her down."
He lowered his head and continued to peel the fruit. He seemed to ignore what I just said.
In the evening, a phone call came from Anne. She was in high spirits, "Mom, Grandma said that it'sgoing to be the holidays soon. My kindergarten teacher said that holidays are for family reunions.So, are you done with your work? Will you be back here soon?"
I sighed with dejection. I wanted to tell Anne that I couldn't go back, but I was worried that shewould be upset if I did. Hence, at that moment, I assured her I would be back.
After I hung up the phone, Irvin looked at me and said with a smile, "If you want to return to JaroldCity to see Anne, you should go ahead. Don't worry about me. Florence is here, and it's just a fewdays, I will be fine."
Although he seemed to make sense, he should not be spending the holidays alone in the hospital...
Moreover, Florence would be going home for the holidays too. Therefore, he would be alone.
I wondered if I could arrange for Shirley to come to Asherton... Would that work?
And hence, I made a decision.
That was to invite Shirley to Asherton.
I went to the entrance of the hospital. I had made an excuse to go buy something so that I could callShirley. The call disconnected after a few rings. I paused for a moment and didn't think much aboutit. Then, I continued to make another call.
On my third try, she finally picked up.
She seemed to know it was me and her tone was very unfriendly, "Arianna, what do you want?Showing off to me how happy you both are together?"
I pursed my lips. Sighing, I explained, "Shirley, you're thinking too much. I'm calling you to tell youthat Irvin has been injured in an accident in Lancille Village. He needs someone to take care of himat the hospital. It'll be the holidays soon, and he may not be able to return to Jarold City toaccompany you. So, could you come to Asherton? Although Irvin is cold and distant, he's actuallyafraid of being alone. If you come, he might cheer up."
She fell silent for a while. Then, she said, "Arianna,
why would you help me?"novelbin
I shrugged, "Don't think too much. I am not helping you. I did this because I owe him too much. Ihope to help him have a better life and have someone to care for and love him. I can't do that, butyou can!"
After a moment of silence, she replied, "Well, I hope you are right."
I didn't say much. I hung up the phone, and couldn't help but feel a little distracted.
To think about it, I had not contacted Hendrix for three days. He hadn't taken the initiative to contactme either.
Shirley arrived very quickly. Her sudden appearance at noon the next day made Irvin unhappy.However, she was just a girl holding a tiny infant in her arms while dragging a huge suitcase. Sheused to be as exquisite as a doll, but now, when she appeared at the ward, I almost could notrecognize her.
Unexpectedly, Shirley, who had been beautiful and elegant, was now carrying a baby, clad in flatsinstead of her usual high heels. Her signature wavy hair was now replaced by a messy ponytail.She was clad in a loose jumper and pants, instead of the pretty clothes she used to wear. For theease of breastfeeding, she probably did not have a bra on, and there was even a vague damp patchon the front of her jumper...