Chapter 247
Henrik didn’t wake up until noon the next day. Flora had been by his bedside since yesterday, and when she savi him awake, she practically jumped with joy.
“Henrik! You’re finally awake!” she exclaimed.
Henrik’s head still throbbed a bit as he turned stiffly to see Flora’s red, tear–stained eyes, and his heart melted.
“Flora…” he murmured.
Connor poured a glass of warm water, helped Henrik take a sip, and thoughtfully adjusted the bed to a more comfortable angle. “How long have I been out?” Henrik asked, his whole body aching, each word a strain.
“Almost a day and a night,” Connor replied.
“And Flora, have you also stayed up for a day and a night?” Henrik, fighting off the pain, raised his hand to ruffle Flora’s slightly messy hair. “Look at your eyes, red like a little bunny.”
Flora laughed, though a bit sadly. “You just never miss a chance to tease me! You must be starving after sleeping so long. What do you want to eat? I’ll have Connor get it.”
“Some oatmeal will do,” Henrik said with a gentle smile, his eyes softening.
As Henrik woke up, everyone in the room let out a collective sigh of relief. Soon, the whole crew came to see him: Crimson, Ray, Jules, and even Raul, who was wrapped in bandages.
After Henrik finished his oatmeal, Jules helped him sit up and reassured a nervous Flora. “Flora, don’t worry. Your brother is recovering well. With proper care, he’ll be out of here in no time.”
“Thank you,” Flora said, feeling a huge weight lift off her shoulders.
“What are you thanking me for? We’re practically family,” Jules replied.
Flora pulled out a card Crimson had given her and handed it to Jules. “Twenty–six million dollars, this should cover a few months for
you.”
Jules’s eyes lit up as he accepted it, his wrinkled face breaking into a broad smile. “You and I are like family, so I won’t even pretend to decline!”
Ray watched Flora and Jules interact so naturally, and frowned slightly. Flora was clearly very close with Jules. He suddenly recalled the time Aisha needed brain surgery. Initially, Jules had been unwilling to perform the operation, but then agreed out of the blue. Ray had thought it was because of Connor, but now it seemed Flora played a big part in that decision.
It was exhilarating to realize that the girl everyone thought was incapable had turned out to be a top–tier powerhouse!
Raul, with tears in his eyes, patted Henrik’s shoulder. “Good lad, I knew you’d pull through.”
He knew his son could handle anything.
“Dad, a little harder and I might just have to go back under,” Henrik joked, rubbing his slightly sore shoulder.
In the midst of their happy moment, a commotion erupted outside.
“Let us in! Let us in!” voices demanded.
Through the frosted glass, Flora saw the Brimer family parents and Selene being blocked by Moss and Beck.
“Let them in,” she said. She was curious to hear what they had to say.
Connor went out and instructed Moss and Beck to let them through.
“Mr. Irving, I came here to apologize for my children,” Paul said, looking genuinely remorseful. “My two ungrateful kids are spoiled by me. They even hired thugs to hurt people. We will cover all the medical expenses for you and Flora. I know this can’t make up for the suffering you’ve endured, but it’s a gesture of my sincerity.”
Crimson was visibly disgusted by Paul’s words.
What does he mean by covering the medical expenses? It’s not like the Irvings would be short of money.
Raul and Henrik both remained silent. Flora picked up the laptop from the bedside table, sat on the couch, and stayed quiet as well. All eyes were on the Brimer family trig. Paul, looking increasingly awkward, continued, “Whatever compensation the Irving family demands, we will do its utmost to fulfill. Mr. Irving, you have children too; surely you can’t bear to see kids locked up in a police station, right? How about we settle this privately for now, and as soon as my children are released, I’ll make sure they come over to apologize in person.”
