Chapter 543


    Chapter 543 What Should I Do?


    Lost in thought, she heard the doorknob gently turn, and ric entered the room the next moment.


    When their eyes met, he was momentarily taken aback. He likely had not anticipated Victoria waking


    up so early and staying in the room, yet there she was, seated on the bed with her phone.


    After having closed the door behind him, he approached the bed and sat on its edge. “Why didn’t you


    tell me you’re awake?” As he noticed her holding the phone with a somewhat uneasy expression, his


    expression changed subtly. “What are you looking at?”


    “Nothing,” she responded instinctively, cing the phone beside the pillow. Seizing the opportunity, she


    asked first. “I feel like I’ve been asleep for a while. You haven’t been wandering around during that


    time, have you?”


    Speechless, ric retorted, “Do you think of me as a child?” Unable to resist, he reached out and


    pinched Victoria’s nose. “Besides, you’re right here. Where else would I go?”


    The warm touch on her nose left her stunned. She gazed at the handsome features before her, almost


    blurting out a question about their past and what had transpired between them. However, as the words


    reached her


    lips, she hesitated and decided to hold them back.


    With the situation appearingplicated and her iplete memories, she realized that any


    questions she asked would only provide her with a one–sided perspective. Moreover, how could she


    expect to make a decision that suited herself based on such a one–sided perspective?


    Forget it. It’s better not to ask. I’ll do my best to regain my memories afterward. With this thought in


    mind, Victoria secretly made a firm decision. Once she had dealt with the matters at hand, she would


    seek assistance from Summer when she had the opportunity to meet her.


    Observing the unspoken words reflected in her expression, ric contemted whether to inquire


    about them. However, after careful consideration, he decided to withhold his question. He believed that


    if there were something she desired to share, she would do so at the appropriate moment.


    “Are you feeling hungry? Would you like to have some room service here?”


    Though she would have preferred not to mention it, his reminder made her realize that she was indeed


    hungry and developed a craving for food.


    She nodded. “Okay.”


    Lately, her appetite had noticeably improved, and she gradually increased her food intake.


    “Let’s go.” When Victoria prepared to get up with the support of her hand, ric intended to hold her


    phone on her behalf. However, she swiftly withdrew the phone before his hand could reach it.


    Her movements were swift, as if apprehensive about something happening to her phone. After this


    action,


    both instinctively froze.


    “Sorry, I just…” She was momentarily unsure of how to exin to him.


    She thought he would be concerned about the matter, but to her surprise, he remained silent for a


    moment and said, “You can keep your phone. Don’t worry. I’ve returned it to you now. No one else is


    gonna take it away anymore.”


    Perplexed, Victoria stared at ric. Is he genuinely clueless, or is he pretending?


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    “Let’s have our meal first.” He could sense that something was off with her but could not pinpoint the


    source of her unease. However, since it was mealtime and she was hungry, he decided not to delve


    into the matter yet. Concerned about her well–being, he simply wanted her to eat without dy.


    She was unaware of his thoughts, and even if he had something to say, he had to wait until after the


    meal.


    Wearing slippers and a coat, she followed him to the dining room. As they passed the study, she


    noticed the light was on and unexpectedly came to a halt. “Did you use the study?”


    As they were staying in an upscale presidential suite, it was only natural for the hotel to provide


    facilities such


    as a study.


    Before entering the room, Victoria vividly recalled that the study’s light was turned off, but it was now


    switched on. This could only mean that ric had used it.


    Sure enough, after she asked, the person walking in front of her paused and replied, “Yes, I used it for


    a short


    while.”


    Since she had already discovered it, denying it now would only increase her doubts about him. “A short


    while?” She narrowed her eyes warily. “Are you referring to the time when I was asleep?”


    Stunned, he realized he was exposed.


    “ric, were you working?”


    Helpless, he could only sigh inwardly before answering, “Yes, I was working, but it could also be


    interpreted as a way to rx. I was just sitting on the chair, working with myptop.” As he said that, he


    recalled something and added, “I didn’t move around recklessly or anything like that.”


    Victoria remained silent. She pursed her lips and suddenly reached out to lift his coat. “Let me check


    your


    wound…”


    “Victoria.” He was taken aback by her sudden action as he stood there momentarily stunned, unable to


    react in time as she swiftly lifted his coat.


    Realizing her intentions, he did not intervene and stood still, letting her examine him. As expected, she


    meticulously inspected his wounds after lifting his coat. Finding the bandages clean and devoid of any


    bloodstains, she breathed a sigh of relief.


    Observing her expression, ric could not help but chuckle and tease Victoria. “You’re concerned


    about me, aren’t you?”


    However, she was not in the mood to joke with him. When she looked up, there was a hint of


    displeasure in her eyes. “You have the mood to tease me, do you? You’re the one who’s injured and


    should take your rest seriously. It’s only been a few days, so why can’t you refrain from working even


    for a little while?”


    Faced with her questioning, he could only helplessly respond, “I was just taking care of some work.


    Besides, I didn’t engage in any frivolous activities, did I?”


    “The state of rest and work is different. Otherwise, why do you think patients need rest? Can it truly be


    considered resting if you’re working while resting?”


    “Okay, okay, okay.” ric realized he could not argue with Victoria, especially since he did not want to


    anger her. So, after just a few exchanges, he started to give in. “I was wrong. I promise it won’t happen


    again.”


    After hearing his sincere apology, she could not stay angry with him and roasted him. “You’re always


    like this, apologizing at the right time but repeating the same mistakes.”


    He wrapped his arms around her waist and smiled. “I assure you that I won’t repeat the same


    mistake.”


    “Nonsense.” Victoria anticipated that if she were to catch him again, he would repeat his cycle of


    apologizing and seeking forgiveness. She felt like she had already deciphered his pattern.


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    “Well, let’s just call it nonsense. Darling, are you hungry? Shall we eat first? The room service should


    be arriving


    soon.”


    Checking the wound and engaging in conversation with each other consumed some time.


    During the meal, ric attentively catered to Victoria, selecting dishes she favored and those that were


    easily digestible. “Take your time and enjoy your meal. It’s just the two of us, so eat to your heart’s


    content.”


    As she witnessed his considerate gestures, she recalled the post she had made on Facebook,


    pondering whether it had any connection to him. If it’s rted to him, then… What should I do?


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