Sweet Twins novel Chapter 48

"I won't bully Nancy," Charles comforted with a soft voice. He, too, completely understood the situation.

"That's right," Nancy added.

Without waiting for her response, Charles took out his phone and dialed a number.

"Yes, Mr. Fu. I'll bring my people there immediately. My sanatorium is the best one in this city, and I'm aware you already know that," said the man on the other line of the phone.

All Charles needed was the man's reassurance before he hung up the phone and turned to look at Nancy. "I called the new sanatorium, and their staff will arrive in twenty minutes. Let's help Auntie tidy up," he informed formally.

He was, indeed, a man of decision and action, who would always do things promptly.

It took him only one minute to solve her problem!

"Thank you so much!" Nancy expressed with her palms crossed as if he was some kind of saint.

"No need to be so thankful. It was just a small thing." The slight smirk on Charles' lips exposed how much he enjoyed her gratitude, although he was trying hard not to show it.

"The money... Ahm...the money..." With her arm pressed tightly against her wheelchair, Jade began to spoke to express her refusal.

Charles immediately knew what she was referring to. The old woman was worried that her daughter would not be able to afford the sanatorium's cost.

So, in a gentle voice, he replied, "I invested in that sanatorium. It's free for you, auntie."

"That's so kind of you. But..."

Nancy was quick enough to refuse, obviously hating to owe anyone. However, it seemed that Charles would consider otherwise. His hardened face exhibited how firm he was with his decision.

"Haven't I told you that you can take care of my child? It's all offset. Consider that as your payment for this." As a shrewd man, Charles wouldn't let his woman feel she was owing him. He just wanted to use Bobby as a bait to keep her with him. Then, when the right time kicked in, he'd make a move to make her fall in love with him and eventually make her his wife.

Love wouldn't just sprout in a snap; it needed to be gently taken care of to grow.

"All right," Nancy finally agreed in a weak voice, knowing that she couldn't find any way around this bargain.

Then, after a while, the director of the new sanatorium finally arrived with his staff to pick up Jade.

So, without hesitating, Nancy hurried to pack her mother's stuff and accompanied her to the sanatorium.

When they arrived, it was only then that Nancy realized that Charles had arranged a VIP room for Jade. It was already a big help that he contacted this place, but to prepare a very convenient and comfortable room for her mother was out of the question.

More than that, a professional care worker would cook, wash clothes, chat, and keep her mother's company. And although she was pretty embarrassed about it, Nancy couldn't deny that she was put at ease.

And after making sure her mother was fully set and having dinner, Nancy bid her goodbye and left with Charles.

"Would you like to watch a movie?" Charles suddenly asked on their way out.

"No, thanks. Let's just go home," she replied with a distant tone. After a thorough search on the internet, Nancy discovered some information about him, especially about his dating life. Apparently, he was an indifferent man who would never date a woman, let alone get close to one.

He was just a workaholic and busy businessman, so Nancy didn't think he was interested in love affairs.

Besides, she'd rather have her eyes glued on his well-sculpted handsome face than some cinema screen.

And with that thought on her head, Nancy stole a glimpse on his face while smiling subtly.

To be honest, in her eyes, Charles' face was more interesting than any other movie.

"Okay, I'll drive you home,"

he uttered before roaring the engine to life as a satisfied grin crept on his lips.

Was this what love really felt like? Just like how they described it in movies and novels? He was so smitten with the woman in his passenger seat, and he couldn't deny it any longer.

Right then, while his eyes were fixed on the road, Charles' phone suddenly rang.

It was a call from Jay.

"What's up?" he asked right after picking it up.

"Hey, Charles! What's with the question? Can't I call you for nothing?" Jay chuckled on the other line and continued with a mournful tone, "I've done what you asked me to do with Hiram. Now, it's only a matter of time for you to take over Ning's family's hospital. Why can't you praise me with such good work? Are you really my friend?"

Although he sounded as if he was sulking, Jay really called him just because he was so bored.