Chapter 14 Treat Me As A Friend (1/2)

”What time is it now? Why do you come to see the patient in the middle of the night? Aren't you feeling well?” Lionel saw that Amanda was only wearing a shirt, frowned and said to her unhappily.

Amanda shook her head and said with a smile, ”I'm fine. What a coincidence to meet you here, Mr. Lionel!”

”I came here just to send some files. I was about to leave when I saw you rushing in. I thought I was mistaken. Is this your brother?” Lionel looked at the young man lying on the bed. Cheng family's secret was kind of no-so-secret. He had heard about the news that Amanda's younger brother, Sheryl, had become a human vegetable because of the car accident. Cheng family kept a low profile in this regard. Although Lionel was one of the shareholders of this hospital, he hadn't expected that Sheryl would live here.

Amanda nodded and held Sheryl's hand, ”He is fifteen years old now. Kids at his age are all running and jumping around. However, he can only lie here, feeling nothing.” As Amanda spoke, she lowered her head, held Sheryl's hand and began to cry. She had been worried all the way to the hospital that if Uncle Simon got angry from embarrassment, he would do something to hurt Sheryl. Now seeing that Sheryl was safe, Amanda was finally relieved.

Lionel didn't expect Amanda's tears. He patted her shoulder and asked, ”What are you crying for?”

Amanda shook her head and said in a low voice, ”Don't worry about me, Mr. Lionel. I'm sorry for what I have done to Sheryl. Every time I see him, I feel terrible. Please let me cry, that makes me feel better.”

”Did you marry to An family just for his sake?” Lionel thought about this a little while, figured out the reasons quickly. Then he sighed and continued, ”If you are in any trouble, maybe I can help you.”

”I'm fine now, and I don't want to bother you anymore. Mr. Lionel, you have really helped me a lot. It's unnecessary for you to do this.” Amanda didn't think she had any relationship with Lionel, and she couldn't help him in any way. But Lionel had helped her a lot, and got Darren's suspicion and slander because of her. No matter what, she couldn't let Lionel got involved in her business anymore.

”Last time, I told you that as your boss, there are many things I can't help with.” Lionel raised his head and looked at Amanda. Flatly, he said, ”But as your friend, I have many more things that I can do. If you take me as your friend, you can just ask me.”

”No, I really don't need anything.” Amanda raised her eyes to look at Lionel, recalling that he had saved her from the jaws of death several times, she suddenly had a bold idea. She looked at Lionel and asked, ”If I ask, can I give you a hug?”

In a daze, Lionel subconsciously nodded.

Then Amanda walked to Lionel, and put her hand around him. Her chin rested on the shoulders of Lionel. This feeling was strange, but familiar. Amanda tried his best to remember all the things in her memory. It seemed that a long time ago, her father's hug was so reliable, warm and safe.

”I heard that hug can give people a sense of security.” Lionel said, slightly moving his body.

Amanda nodded and released her hands, ”Thank you, Mr. Lionel. I feel like I'm refreshed now. I'm not afraid of anything now.” s

he said. While saying that, she gave him a smile, while the tears on her face hadn't been wiped away. Such a smile looked silly, but it was the most touching one.

”It seems that I have missed a good show.” A man clapped his hands and came in. Amanda and Lionel looked at the door and found Darren leaning against the door. His eyes were as cold as ice.

Looking at Darren, Lionel asked calmly, ”When did you arrive?”