Roger sat down next to the hospital bed and took Stellaâs hand. âSis.â
No one knew how frightened he was when he received the call and heard that Stella had fallen from a platform several meters above the ground while filming a movie. She was the only family he had left.
He did not want anything to happen to her.
After their parents passed away, the two of them became dependent on each other. Stella would not have had such a hard time if it was not for his disease. She used to be such a cheerful and good girl, and she always wore a smile on her face. She was so proud and beautiful, cherished like the princes in their family. However, she suffered so much because of him.
Stella would not have married Weston so easily if it were not for his medical bills. She would not have had to suffer so much and be abandoned by Weston. Roger almost lost Stella. Since then, the fear of losing her lingered. It would never go away.
The incident when Stella fell from the building traumatized him. He feared that Stella would leave him one day. She was the only one he cared about in the world.
Bradley finally fulfilled the nurseâs requests, after which she left. When he came in, he saw tears welling up in Rogerâs red eyes. He shook his head and teased, âHow old are you? Why are you crying in front of your sister?â Bradley felt curious about it. He was an only child and did not understand such a strong bond between siblings.
Roger quickly held back the tears when Bradly came in. He said without looking at him,â Thank you for sending my sister to the hospital.â
âNo problem,â Bradley said. Then, he suddenly asked, âHow old are you?â Roger replied, âIâm nineteen years old.â âYouâre pretty young.â Bradley stared at Roger a little longer and said, âDid anyone say you looked like your sister?â Roger ignored him.
âHeâs quite introverted,â Bradley thought to himself quietly. His introverted personality was unfit for the entertainment industry, but his face was very goodâlooking for films.
Bradley stared at him so much that.Roger felt uncomfortable. âDo I have something on my face?â
asked Roger.
âNo.â Bradley said with admiration, âThere isnât anyone like you in the entertainment industry nowadays. Itâs rare to see someone with your temperament.â
Roger frowned and looked at him warily. âWhat are you trying to say?â
Bradley smiled and shook his head. âItâs nothing. Are you still studying?â
âAre you verifying my identity?â Roger was very wary.
âIâm just having a casual conversation.â Bradleyâs tone remained unchanged. âYour sister is acting in my movie. Are you afraid that Iâd hurt you?â
* Roger pondered about it. Indeed, Stella was working for Bradley now, so he should not offend him.
What if Bradley was an intolerant man? He might give Stella a hard time because of his Prudeness.
Thinking of that, Roger softened and said, âThank you for sending my sister to the hospital.â âDonât worry. Iâm responsible for this too.â
Bradley rubbed his brow. Looking at the innocent young man, he became a little more sincere and asked, âWhat year are you in now?â
Roger was a little annoyed and unwilling to talk too much. However, he patiently spoke to him about some common topics. During the conversation, his eyes remained fixed on Stella and never looked away.