Chapter 224 Jailed

Emelie turned back to face him. William handed her the towel with a slight raise of his eyebrow. "I'm not rushing you, Emelie. Take your time." But Emelie couldn't afford to take her time. Each day that passed without Greta recovering was filled with worry and uncertainty for her. Whenever she called her sister, Eliana, she heard the same reassuring words—that Greta's condition was stable. This allowed Emelie to momentarily release the tight grip of anxiety and carefully weigh her options. She was reluctant to choose William, so she continued to search for alternative solutions. Emelie took the towel without a word, heading back to the bathroom to rinse it again. She returned and handed it to William, who adjusted himself on the bed. "Could you help me with my lower back? There's a dried blood spot that's itching." Emelie hesitated. "I don't—" "The artificial heart technology is more advanced and professional overseas," William interjected, his tone matter-of-fact. "But with y