Chapter 6
I opened my eyes, sat up, and noticed the needle mark on the back of my hand.
I shook my head and immediately got out of bed to leave.
But I was still very weak.
Walking out of the room, I saw aromatic food laid out on the dining table.
Hearing footsteps, I turned to see Upton wearing light gray loungewear.
I asked, “I can go home now, right?”
Upton said, “I’ve already spoken with Richard. You’ll probably need to stay here for about a month.”
“What?”
He didn’t say another word and walked straight to the dining room to sit down.
I tried to stay calm as I said, “But I have to work. I’m going to be late soon.”
Then Upton took out his phone and dialed a number.
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“Dean, Hailey from cardiac surgery needs to take a month off.”
I was about to grab the phone when Upton had already hung up.
I said, “What gives you the right to make decisions for me? Upton, you’ve gone too far.”
Upton said, “Because I decide the life and death of the Carter family. Is that reason enough?”
I took a sharp step backward.
