Elroy hesitated as he spoke, his tone awkward. At the same time, he worried Beverly might refuse, so he quickly added a follow-up explanation.
"You know I'm not great at taking care of people. Honestly, it'd be better if I just paid for a nurse to help you out. They'd be way more professional, and it'd save you from getting annoyed with me."
Beverly took out her phone, ready to call for a nurse, but Elroy stopped her with a faint smile.
"You still owe me money, remember? Instead of paying me back, you're going to hire a nurse?"
That single sentence hit Beverly like a brick wall. It froze her completely, leaving her unable to respond or make another move.
'What kind of nonsense is this?' she thought, her frustration simmering.
"Fine. If you don't think I'll cause too much trouble, I'l
