Farewell My Stepfather novel Chapter 22

Chapter 22

So, Jeremiah merely said, “I need to stay here for about two more days. You can call me when you want to share, even about things that upset you.”

Paulette said jokingly, “You just want to hear gossip about me.”

Jeremiah didn’t know what to say.

His eyes twitched as he thought, “I don’t know whether I should praise her for being adorable or accuse her of being unromantic.”

Then, he decided to go with adorable.

Jeremiah replied dully, “Yes, I am.”

The answer created a wrong impression for Paulette. For a long time. afterward, Paulette believed Jeremiah was a gossipy and curious man. Whenever she heard interesting news, she’d share it with him. immediately.

But that was a later story.

After the call, Paulette felt a lot better.

She stared at the ceiling and picked up her phone. She told Maxine that she was going back to the Chapman’s mansion the next day on WhatsApp.

She figured she could stay a few days till Jeremiah returned.

By then, she could go to Crireton.

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Chapter 22

Patricia’s back was severely injured. The test result wouldn’t be back till. the next day, so she had to spend the night in the hospital.

Nelson went home to pack her things. He didn’t expect to fight with Paulette.

It was 3 pm when he went to the hospital again.

Patricia was sitting up in bed, looking weak. Her eyes lit up at the sight of Nelson. She pouted, “What took you so long? The doctor came and said it might leave a scar. I’m so worried.”

Nelson put down the bag and picked up the medical record.

“No, it won’t scar.

“Even if you have a scar, we can find the best plastic surgeon from overseas. You’re going to be fine.”

Staring at Nelson’s handsome face, Patricia sensed that he had something on his mind. She asked tentatively, “When you were home…you didn’t argue with Paula, did you?”

Nelson froze and frowned.

His silence gave Patricia an ominous feeling.