章 62: Silent Vigil

Lily hadn't anticipated that her stomach would act up so swiftly. She thought she could endure until they returned to the Blackwood villa, but instead, she ended up in the hospital. Her hidden mobile phone was left behind in the bedroom, and with her hospital stay extending for several days, she would undoubtedly be under the watchful eyes of Ethan and the bodyguards, likely losing her freedom to communicate once again.

She still hadn't figured out why Ethan insisted on keeping her imprisoned. She had already obediently become his mistress, yet he kept her close, not allowing her any contact with the outside world.

Lily slightly lifted the quilt, poking her head out for some fresh air, and saw a bodyguard carrying bags of items walking in through the door.

"Mr. Blackwood, I've bought some late-night snacks from the next-door hotel. You should eat something first; we are all hungry too."

The bodyguard entered, carrying the food with a sycophantic demeanor.