Leonard paused his grip on the steering wheel and nodded in agreement.
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Sis, I’ve come to see you. Where’s my brother? Eugene said as he bustled into the hospital room, arms laden with an assortment of snacks and essentials.
When Eugene heard Mila was in the hospital, he didn’t waste a moment, gathering supplies and heading straight there. However, upon entering, he found her alone in the room, tucked into the sterile white sheets of the hospital bed.
Mila managed a smile and shifted the conversation, You didn’t have to bring all this.
I’m staying here with you, Eugene replied matter-of-factly.
Mila was taken aback. A warm sensation swept over her heart, reminding her of Eugene’s recent declarations about wanting to be her little brother, her son.
So, it wasn’t just a joke?
Little brother… She instinctively pulled her hand under the covers.
Eugene came over, unloading the snacks while grumbling, I should have stayed a bit longer when I was hospitalized. Then we could have been roommates, keeping each other company.
Mila couldn’t help but laugh, Is that supposed to be a good thing?
Heh, just kidding.
Eugene tore open a packet of mixed nuts and handed it to Mila. Good thing I’m all healed up now. That way, I can take care of you.
Mila accepted it with a smile.
You’re still recovering from your surgery. I’ve only got a head injury, not a broken limb. I can manage, and if need be, I’ll hire a nurse. Don’t worry.
No nurse would be as thorough as me, Eugene said with determination. Besides, head injuries are delicate. You need to be extra careful.
He glanced at the bandage wrapped around her head, his concern evident. You shouldn’t have gone when my brother called that night. Let them handle their own mess…
Mila nibbled on the nuts and responded with a quiet smile.
Mila shook her head. This is between me and the Sutherland family. It really has nothing to do with him.
Since she was set on a divorce, she would only take what was rightfully hers.
Eugene felt a lump in his throat. He wanted to argue that it was impossible for his brother not to be involved. His brother was shrewd; the Sutherland family hadn’t caused trouble in years, and suddenly they did now, just as Mila was divorcing? Who would believe that? His brother must have been hiding his true nature all along.
But he held his tongue. Without evidence, spreading suspicions would make him seem like a gossip, and he didn’t want to ruin the good rapport he had with his sister.
Besides, matters between a couple, even if they were separating, were not his place to interfere.
Eugene decided to leave it at that and smiled, agreeing to her request.
Once outside her room, he didn’t head to the billing office right away. Instead, he made his way to a different ward downstairs.
He hadn’t pressed Mila for details about that night, respecting her feelings, but he had done his own investigating before coming.
Whoever had hurt his sister wouldn’t get away with it!