Chapter 266
Emily Smith looked up at him, her eyes glinting with mischief. "How about... we change the mattress in the master bedroom?"
William Johnson's breath hitched.
Without hesitation, he pulled out his phone and dialed Song Yan.
"Replace the master bedroom mattress immediately."
When William carried the sleeping Emily back to the apartment, he ran into Song Yan directing workers to remove the old mattress.
"Mr. Johnson!" Song Yan hurried forward but froze when she saw who was in his arms.
William pressed a finger to his lips.
Song Yan's gaze locked onto Emily. Even with her face buried against his chest, she recognized her instantly.
Her nails dug into her palms.
"The new mattress has been installed," she forced out with a professional smile, though her voice trembled.
William didn't even glance at her as he carried Emily straight to the master bedroom.
Emily was deep asleep. He carefully removed her outerwear and tucked her in.
Then he turned to the medicine cabinet, searching for ointment.
After washing and disinfecting his hands, he lifted the corner of the blanket.
The moment his fingers brushed the reddened skin, Emily whimpered awake.
"Don't move." He leaned down and kissed her until her breathing grew unsteady before pulling back. "I'm applying medicine."
Too drowsy to open her eyes, Emily mumbled in response.
When the ointment touched her skin, she tensed, her toes curling.
"Be good, it'll be over soon." His touch gentled.
By the time he returned from washing his hands, Emily was asleep again.
His phone vibrated abruptly.
The word "Father" on the screen made his gaze turn icy.
He declined the call, left a note, and quietly closed the door behind him.
In the VIP hospital room, Alexander Johnson groaned in pain.
"That bastard!" He Zhaoyue trembled with rage. "He's trying to kill him!"
Shen Huaiqing's expression darkened. "What exactly happened?"
"What could I have done?" Alexander's face twisted. "He's a rabid dog!"
He Zhaoyue shot to her feet. "Shen Huaiqing! If you don't rein him in, I'll be the next one lying here!"
Shen Huaiqing stared at the flickering numbers on the monitor, silent as a statue.