36 I Am Your Man

While settling the hospital bill, Emily felt fortunate she hadn't returned the five million Mr. Satan had given her. Otherwise, she'd be facing financial difficulties now.

She'd never accept Nathan's charity.

Money, what a love-hate relationship. It breeds sin, yet everyone relies on it to survive.

When she returned from paying, Nathan and Sophia were gone.

Emily breathed a sigh of relief. It was good they left, so Dad wouldn't get upset when he woke up.

Two hours later, Dad was wheeled into the ICU.

Through the thick glass, she saw Dad covered in tubes and hooked up to countless machines, wrapped tightly, only his pale face exposed, eyes tightly shut.

Having visited so often, the nurses recognized her. Seeing her distressed look, one kindly advised, "You need to take care of yourself too. Your dad is out of danger but needs a few days of observation in the ICU. If everything's fine, he can be transferred back to a regular ward."

"Thank you." Emily forced a smile, but it was brittle a