Chapter 206 Someone Will Be Happy

She wanted to tell him that it was none of his business, but the words finally remained on the tip of her tongue.

“I want to call Dora.”

Charles looked at her silently. He tried to cover his inner emotions. He knew she was lying and tried to persuade himself the only reason she lied was because she cared about him.

He walked toward Bella and put the cellphone on her hand. “This is a gift for you. I mean it. It’s not what you think it is.”

Bella looked at the phone and raised her head slowly to look into his face. “Charles, could you tell me what is it that you want?”

“What’s wrong with giving my wife a cellphone?”

Bella burst out in laughter. “What if you accuse me of stealing your phone tomorrow after I accept it today?”

Charles made a frown.

“What’s on your mind?”

“Oh, you won’t do that? Katherine is suspected to kidnap me, but you’re trying to protect her. What have you done to Lynn Sanders? Have you killed her or sent her to live in another country?”

“I have my own plans. If Katherine really did so, I will help you to get justice.”

“You do not have to do anything. I will not ask you for any help even if Katherine really is the plotter. After all, my mom is still in your hospital, and I need your money to save her.”

“Bell…”

“Charles, stop playing games with me! I agree with all your requirements. The test tube baby, me staying here…anything! But please, stop playing with me! I promise I will not get into Katherine’s way from now on. Let this kidnapping incident pass just like that. I am grateful to you for capturing Lynn Sanders and saving Dora. Now, please let me live in peace.”

She was so tired it was too hard for her to breathe. She could not stand being in such a mood because of Charles.

“If you accept this phone, everything will be fine.”

“All right.”

She was helpless and exhausted, and she did not want to keep on fighting with him.

In the hospital, Dora sat on the bed with the pillow behind her. Carl was sitting next to her and feeding her soup.

“It's delicious,” she said happily. Her swollen eyes were like two thin lines because of the smile.

“It’s just plain soup,” pointed out Charles.

“What makes it so delicious is that you’re giving it to me.”

“Is this why you’re so fond of me?” He lowered his head and tried to avoid her gaze. “I know that you like Edwin.”

Dora was taken aback by those words.

“Why would you say such a thing?”

“I noticed that you always go to his restaurant.”

“Well, the first time I found Edwin was out of Bella. She told me to help her send the designing draft to him. The second time I went there to get my phone. I forgot it there during my first visit. A few days later Edwin came to ask me something about Bella. I thought he could be a good match for Bella, so I often go to his restaurant to know more about him.”

Carl let a sigh of relief escape his chest. “So that is what it is! I have been mistaken all along.”

“Bella is my best friend and I want to help her find a good boyfriend.”

Now Carl rolled his eyes.

“What?” asked Dora.

“Don’t you know that Miss Brook is already married?”

Dora’s jaw almost dropped to the floor. The sudden reaction almost made her face ache.

“Does it hurt?”

Dora was happy and wanted to laugh. But she did not dare to in case it caused further pain. She had to say something to avert her attention, “How could Bella not tell me that she is married? I need to phone her right now to question her.”

“Your phone is broken. I will buy you a new one later.”

At that moment, Ziv knocked at the door and their conversation was interrupted. He called Carl in a low voice.

“Mr. Anderson.”

“Please come in.”

“I’m here to bring you a message. The Lord wants to see you.”

“Right now?” asked Charles.

“If that is convenient. You don’t need to worry about Dora. The hospital is owned by the Lord. She will receive the best care.”

“All right. Let’s go,” said Carl.

“Don’t forget to thank the Lord for saving my life,” said Dora.

After saying something to the nurse who came in to take care of Dora, Carl followed Ziv out of the room. The nurse could not help but feel envy for Dora.

“Your boyfriend is so gentle and so handsome. You are so lucky.”

Dora was pleased with such a comment. She would be grinning ear to ear if her condition allowed her to do so.