Chapter: 654
"We can put it in writing. The Bates family could easily erase me from existence," Bethany replied.
At that moment, Godfrey couldn't help but admire this young woman.
She had traveled to Wesden in a wheelchair, injured, just to find Jonathan. Their love was undeniable. Even if Godfrey didn't want to acknowledge it, he was touched.
“Okay, no need for a written agreement, I trust you." He observed Bethany. “Your legs... I can have a doctor treat you."
"I want to see Jonathan first."
Her legs were not her concern. She hadn't come here for medical help.
Godfrey's gaze lingered on her for a moment before he nodded. “Okay, come with me."
The room was filled with the scent of disinfectant.
Various medical monitors beeped intermittently.
Jonathan lay in the bed, appearing as if he were just sleeping.
Bethany wheeled herself next to his bed and looked at the IV tubes connected to him, wishing she could take his place and endure the pain herself.
She had never seen Jonathan like this; although his features were still pronounced and handsome, his lips were colorless, and his face was ghostly pale. It was hard to associate him with the decisive and ambitious CEO of Bates Group known in the business world.
Bethany's hand trembled as she reached out to touch his skin.
The doctor quickly intervened, "No, he can't be touched. He has a deep wound that could easily become infected; you can only look."
"Okay... Okay! I'm sorry, I didn't realize." Bethany quickly withdrew her hand in a panic.
She feared causing Jonathan any further harm.
A nurse-like figure entered later to record the data from the surrounding equipment and then proceeded to change the blood-soaked gauze. She applied a new one with careful, gentle movements.
Bethany mused that if Jonathan were conscious, he would never allow another woman to touch him; he was very particular about cleanliness.
Suddenly, the nurse lifted the gauze covering his chest, revealing a series of numbers.
0825!
Hadn't he removed his tattoo?
She was sure it had been erased.
Bethany's eyes tracked the nurse's movements, and as she uncovered the tattoo, not only were there four digits, but now a small 'Beth' was included.
At that moment, Bethany broke down in tears.