Return of Alex Benjamin the Son in law

Chapter 20: stood firm for Alex

"Mm… I guess that settles it." The allure of wealth is irresistible to virtually all people, and this physician was not an exception. After a little while, the attending physician left the examination room. He assured Mary that there were no pressing concerns and that everything had been resolved to his satisfaction. She let out a sigh of relief and thanked him from the bottom of her heart. She came back into the room after the doctor had left and then shut the door behind her. After noticing that Alex was still seated there, she hurriedly instructed him to "Lay down and relax for the time being."

"I have no desire to get some slumber."

"Behave yourself and get some rest."

"Alright." Alex rose to his feet and proceeded to stroll in the direction of his floor mattress.

Once a moment had passed, Mary finally reacted, but not before her heart skipped a beat.

When Mary reflected on the fact that this man had given his life to save her and how her family had treated him with indifference t