Chapter 13

Chapter 13
Rory's mistrust of Mr. Lewis persisted even after three days had passed. Just yesterday, the head of the maids caught her in the hallway while she was trying to peek through the closed door of Mr. Lewis' study to see if she could hear or see anything that would prove she was correct about the butler being up to no good.

“I was lost.” Rory had said, hoping the head of the maids would take her word for it. "I've never been in this area before, and I had no idea how I got here."

As she drew near, the head of the maids gave her a slow nod. "This way leads to the butler's study, and you will regret it if he sees you wandering around here. The hallway leading to your room is on the left; turn there.” She was unaware that Mr. Lewis' study was so close to her room.

Rory shook her head, trying to get that thought out of her head as she started the morning by adding hot water to Eren's jacuzzi. She was glad she wasn't caught yesterday because, otherwise, she would have been kicked out of the mansion.

In order to finally dispel her doubts about Mr. Lewis, she considered returning to the hallway when no one was awake.

“The water is too hot.” Eren said as she helped him enter the hot tub. "Add some cold water." He added. He had recently come to notice that he had been hiding in that hidden room he found in his other closet, and for the previous three days, he had been eating in his room rather than at the dinner table.

Eren whined once more when Rory opened the faucet and cold water poured out. “It is too cold!” Eren yelled at her. She had observed that this man could never be fully satisfied.

“I apologize, young master.” Before finally agreeing to take his bath, Rory repeatedly filled his tub.

Before Mr. Lewis arrived from wherever he had been that morning, he ate breakfast in his room as usual. Then Eren went to talk to him in his study.

When they arrived at the hallway that led them to the entrance of Mr. Lewis's study, Rory assisted him in knocking on the door. After Mr. Lewis finished speaking, she led Eren inside the room while keeping an eye out for anything suspicious—which it was clear she wouldn't find anything. She would have to look very carefully if she wanted to learn what Mr. Lewis was doing or who he had met that evening after everyone had gone to bed.

She assisted Eren in getting into a chair and then stepped back from him, keeping her hands behind her back and her head bowed.

Mr. Lewis adjusted his glasses and cleared his throat. He didn't look up at Eren and was reading a piece of paper with his eyes fixed on it. “Speak boy.” When he realized Eren had been silent for a short while, he said. “What is bothering you?”

"I'd like to visit the hospital today." When Eren spoke, Mr. Lewis immediately looked up to look at Eren. He placed the book he was reading on the table gradually.

“Why, boy? Are you possibly ill? Do you have any headaches?”

Eren gave a head shake. "Certainly not, Mr. Lewis. What my uncle said has been on my mind.”

“Are you willing to give the hospital his name?” Mr. Lewis asked. “My boy, you need to consider this before drawing a conclusion.”

“Not at all what I meant.” Over his laps, Eren spread his hands out. "Tell me about the hospital's condition; I'd love to know. I am aware that you have been in charge of everything for the past few years, but I’d study these things even though I was unable to see.” Eren took a breath. "I would really like to visit the hospital at least once. I am still the boss, and I am tired of being at home all day. It is exhausting, and I won't be able to breathe if I stay in the mansion any longer without going outside to experience the city.”

“But Eren, the hospital is in excellent condition. You shouldn't be concerned about that. Although you are aware of these things and are aware of the appropriate drugs to use in every circumstance, things are different in hospitals. To control patients at the hospital, you must be able to see.” He took off his glasses, placed them on the table, and then looked at Eren once more after massaging his eyes with his hands. "Go back to your room and rest, please."

Eren held tight to his cane. I didn't come here to declare my intention to take over the hospital. I just need to visit there at least once for me to be happy. Don't start now because I was confident you wouldn't refuse me.”

Mr. Lewis wouldn't turn him down this time, as he always got what he wanted. He had a right to be aware of the situation at his hospital. "Tell the driver to prepare." Mr. Lewis said to Rory.

He got out of the chair and removed his jacket from the chair's arms. "Send word to the head of maids to prepare the guard. We'll be leaving in 20 minutes.”

Eren grinned and got up from his chair. "I knew you wouldn't turn me down," Rory accepted his extended hand and helped him exit the study as he had anticipated. She accompanied him back to his room and dressed him in warm clothing so he could leave for the hospital.

Rory had told the head of the maids what Mr. Lewis had asked for. She also had hoped that they would return early so she could continue her investigation.

Before going back to Eren's room, she told the driver who would be driving them to the hospital to get ready.

"Young master, is it necessary that I accompany you to the hospital?" asked Rory. She was his personal maid, so she knew it was silly of her to ask, but part of her hoped he would say no, so she could stay back home and quickly complete her task.

"You work as my maid. You follow where I go. If I die, you also die. What exactly about that don't you get?” Right. She had been informed by Caroline that the moment she began working for him, her life no longer belonged to her.

She let out a sigh.

When will it all be over?

All she wanted was for things to get better. She only wanted him to see him again so she could get the money and move her family out of the small town and into the big city.

She helped Eren leave the mansion and get into the car twenty minutes later. Because he wouldn't let her out of his sight, she sat next to him, and Mr. Lewis sat next to the driver, and the bodyguards took the other car and sped up in front of them.

The entire journey was silent. Rory didn't ask any questions, and Eren remained silent.

Mr. Lewis didn't speak during the journey that took a few hours until they finally got to the front of the hospital. "We're here,"

Rory was the first to exit the vehicle, and she quickly made her way around to Eren's side of the door to assist him. He inhaled the atmosphere. As far as he could recall, he had not left the mansion for a very long time. Now that he has already stepped outside of his comfort zone, perhaps the nightmares won't come to him again.

Mr. Lewis hurried them into the hospital without giving Rory a chance to take a proper look at the outside building.

A woman in a uniform walked up to them and greeted Mr. Lewis. She had the appearance of being in her early thirties. She had her hair up in a bun and was dressed in black crocs that matched the clothes she was wearing under her doctor's scrubs. "Sir, you came just this morning. I hope there isn't a problem.”

"No, Doris, not at all." Mr. Lewis said as she followed them on the walk. “Take the CEO to the office and give him some coffee, please.”

Doris glanced at Eren before turning her attention back to Mr. Lewis. “CEO?” She asked. “Aren’t you the CEO?” When she inquired, they stopped.

Eren wanted to lose control and retaliate against the woman for not knowing who he was, but Rory stopped him.

"Young Master, I apologize. She just started working here. She doesn't have much knowledge of your family history.” No one at the hospital did. Doris caught Mr. Lewis's attention. He said, "Apologize."

Doris bowed her head. “I’m sorry, sir. I was unaware of your identity. If I had known you were the CEO, I wouldn't have said that.” Following Doris's apology, Eren remained silent. Instead, he raised his chin.

“Get him to the private office.”

“Yes sir.” Rory and Eren were directed to the private office by Doris. A voice caused them to stop as they were passing the hallway.

Rory could see a female doctor running in their direction while shouting. “Brother!”