Revenge 100
Revenge 100
“You’re lying!”
“Mayra.” Despite Emily’s attempt to hold her back, Mayra stormed into Gordon’s room anyway.
Upon seeing Gordon lying sick in bed, Mayra looked at him with concern. She reached out to touch his face, only to find it burning up. “Why are you so sick, Gordon?”
As she touched his forehead, she felt the intense heat once again. What had happened to him?
Mayra gently tapped Gordon’s face, trying to rouse him. “Gordon, wake up. Let’s go to the hospital.”
The moment Emily walked in, her eyes were icy. However, she quickly masked her emotions. “Mayra, where have you been all these days? Gordon has
“Have you given him any medicine?” Mayra asked.
“I have. He’s been having a fever on and off these days, but he still went out to look for you.”
Gordon was lying shirtless on the bed. The moment Mayra touched his skin, she found it to be scorching hot. “His temperature is so high. Why didn’t you
Emily hesitated to speak. “Do you think I don’t want to? No matter how much I persuade him, he refuses to go. I can only keep wiping him with. cold wat
Hearing this, Mayra couldn’t afford to show any sign of anger. But inside, she felt both distressed and jealous.
She found a piece of clothing in the wardrobe and dressed him. Then, she
called 911 and got Gordon Into the ambulance.
At the hospital, Gordon’s temperature had risen to over 104°F. The nurse said, “If he had arrived 15 minutes later, his brain would’ve been fried for
sure.
“But don’t worry. We’ve given him an antipyretic injection. He just needs to rest and sleep for a few hours and he’ll be fine.”
Mayra sat by his bedside, using a cold towel to cool his forehead. Emily seemed entirely superfluous.
“Mayra… thank you for taking Gordon to the hospital. I’ll reimburse you for the expenses later. Maybe… you should leave first,” Emily suggested.
Frowning, Mayra looked at her. “Are you chasing me away?”
Emily waved her hand. “No, it’s just that we don’t know when Gordon will wake up. I’m afraid of wasting your time.”
“I’m not in a rush,” Mayra replied without further comment.
“Alright then. I’ll stay here with you until he wakes up,” Emily offered.
With her eyes lowered, Mayra held Gordon’s hand. She could feel that his temperature had dropped significantly.
At this moment, the ward was so quiet that the footsteps outside could be
heard.
Mayra swore in her mind that she wouldn’t let anyone take Gordon from her this time. Not even Emily.
away
When Gordon woke up, the smell of hospital disinfectant filled his nose. He glanced at the figure by his side, and his determined gaze widened in disbelief. She came back.
If it weren’t for the feeling of a soft hand in his palm, he would have thought he was dreaming.
Gordon reached out to Mayra. But seeing her sleeping face, he hesitated. to disturb her and withdrew his hand. All content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
Just then, he coughed a few times in a row, waking Mayra. “Gordon, you’re
awake?”
Gordon’s chest heaved heavily as he coughed violently. He had been suppressing the urge to cough for a long time.
Mayra stood up. “Let me help you sit up and have some water.”
The water was warm. Mayra held the cup to his lips. “Do you want more?”
Gordon shook his head.
Mayra set down the cup and gently touched his forehead. “Are you feeling better now?”