Chapter 39: You are Erica Watson. Let’s admit that.
Erica suddenly appeared and then left in a rude manner. Ansel felt restless and uncomfortable inside. Honestly, Ansel was eager to resolve the issue between him and Erica in a harmonious manner. The more time passed, the more Ansel feared that it might be beyond salvage. Ansel sincerely wanted to apologize to Erica and express his deep gratitude for saving his life. Of course, Ansel also wanted to find a way to repay Erica for her kindness. With that thought in mind, after much contemplation and reflection, Ansel decided to directly ask the doctor in charge of his treatment about the identity of the girl who administered the medication to him earlier this morning. The answer Ansel received brought him great joy. The person who gave Ansel the correct medicine was Erica Watson. After successfully confirming Erica’s identity, Ansel quickly came up with enough reasons to call Erica into his room. At times, Ansel complained of headaches and dizziness. Other times, he felt discomfort here and there. Ansel’s sole motivation for everything he did was to meet Erica. During her visits to his hospital room, Ansel consistently voiced his desire to talk to Erica. However, Erica remained resolute and dismissive, rejecting his requests, which made Ansel feel saddened.
Uncertain of how many times he had called Erica to his hospital room, Ansel’s determination remained unwavering. He wanted to ensure that he was speaking to the right person and resolve the lingering doubts in his mind.
“You are Erica Watson,” Ansel stated with conviction.
“I have to tell you how many more times? Not me.”
Ansel’s obstinacy and insistence weary and irritated Erica, prompting her to respond with a weary and irritated expression. Erica had rushed over, almost tripping, upon receiving the urgent signal from Ansel’s room. She thought something serious must have happened, only to find out that it wasn’t the case. Ansel had deceived Erica into coming by pretending there was an urgent matter.
“I am not the person you are looking for. We just share the same name and surname; that’s all. Having the same name and surname is quite common. In this country, there are many girls named Erica Watson. Please understand that and stop causing trouble for me.”
“You’re right that names can be the same. But when it comes to appearances, especially faces, it’s hard for them to be so similar. There must be some distinguishing features to differentiate them.” Ansel pressed on: “The two of you are so alike, like two peas in a pod. How do you explain that?”
“The world has over 8 billion people. It’s not uncommon for many people to have similar faces. You can’t simply rely on appearances to draw conclusions,” Erica said, refusing to back down as she presented a sharp argument. “Tell me, how many times have you met Erica Watson and confidently claimed that we are the same person? Or do you remember any distinctive features on Erica Watson’s face that resemble mine?”
Once again, Ansel felt overwhelmed by Erica’s reasoning. He had to admit that Erica had a sharp tongue and easily defeated him in a battle of arguments. Ansel continued to feel discomfort within himself, unconsciously pulling at his hair. He really has a hard time trying to deal with Erica’s stubbornness and arrogance. Now, Ansel could confidently assert that the current Erica was completely different from the Erica who had relentlessly chased after his car, followed him throughout the AB company, and warned him about cancer.
While Ansel felt frustrated and powerless, Erica found pleasure in making things difficult for him. Erica hoped that this time, Ansel would give up completely. Honestly, Erica didn’t want to become someone to whom Ansel owed gratitude, nor did she expect any repayment from him. She did her job well without expecting anything in return. The reason Erica stubbornly ignored Ansel was partly due to the difference in their social status. Erica wished to avoid being mocked or teased by others or being labeled as someone who befriended the wealthy for malicious purposes. Moreover, Erica hadn’t forgotten what Ansel had done. She wanted to punish Ansel to see if he genuinely regretted his actions towards her or if he was merely apologizing out of obligation, solely because Erica had saved his life.
“I’m right, aren’t I?” Erica asked Ansel again. But before he could say anything, Erica continued:
“So, in the future, don’t mistake me for someone else anymore. I am who I am.” Erica made a request. Ansel immediately rejected it.
“You are Erica Watson.” Ansel asserted himself firmly. His attitude was resolute.
“What makes you so sure?” Erica was curious. Where did Ansel get that confidence from? It seemed a bit exaggerated.
“I trust my intuition,” Ansel honestly revealed. “You are Erica Watson.”
“I’m sorry to disappoint you, but you’re wrong,” Erica said teasingly. “Just think about it; the girl you’re referring to is just an employee cleaning and serving tables… While I work at a hospital. In terms of our professions, we’re already different. Don’t you realize that?”
“I’m not wrong. Erica Watson. For God’s sake, please don’t deny that truth anymore!” Ansel raised his voice, trying to force Erica to admit it.
Erica couldn’t remember how many times Ansel had brought up this issue. It was simply exhausting.
“I have good intentions to help you differentiate.” Ansel abruptly interrupted Erica:
“I don’t need your help! I know for sure that you are Erica Watson. Enough, stop denying it!” Ansel shouted loudly, his voice filled with anger.
Seeing Erica stunned and unable to say anything, Ansel didn’t miss the opportunity to further pressurize her. “You are Erica Watson,” Ansel emphasized firmly with a resolute tone. “Want to know why I dare to make such a strong statement? I can prove that you are indeed Erica Watson-the person I’ve been searching for.”
“Where do you get such overwhelming confidence?” Erica couldn’t contain herself any longer and had to ask the question that had been lingering in her mind. “So prove it, Ansel. I’ll listen and see if you can provide convincing evidence.”
Erica issued a challenge to Ansel. Ansel remained undeterred, confidently stating:
“Just a small detail. The wound on your hand speaks volumes.”
“What? Are you kidding me?” Erica exclaimed, a little disappointed that what Ansel said was not what she expected. When Ansel mentioned the wound, Erica unconsciously glanced down at her wounded hand. Then, in a natural reflex, Erica attempted to hide her hand behind her back. However, Erica’s behavior was noticed by Ansel.
“I’m not joking,” Ansel refuted, providing a clear analysis. “Your hand is injured. Coincidentally, Erica Watson is also experiencing an injury on her hand.”
“So what? That could happen at the same time,” Erica argued.
“I don’t believe in that coincidence,” Ansel declared. “On that day, at the AB company’s restaurant, Erica got burned when hot coffee spilled on her hand.”
“My hand wasn’t injured due to the hot coffee.” Erica immediately came up with a negate to deny it. “I got injured because of…”Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!
“That’s enough,” Ansel said, raising his voice threateningly. “Do you need me to call a doctor to examine your hand? We will find out the truth about your injured hand. And believe me, you won’t be able to escape; you can only obediently cooperate.”
“There’s more. Just now, your attitude of fear and desire to hide your wounds was quite obvious,” Ansel commented with a triumphant smile. “Remember that the truth cannot be hidden, dear Erica.”
In the face of Ansel’s firm determination, Erica was rendered speechless. She couldn’t say anything more. Even if she stubbornly denied it and refused to cooperate with Ansel, even resisting the medical examination, Erica’s efforts were futile. In that situation, the advantage was no longer on Erica’s side. Furthermore, her behavior was sufficient evidence to accuse her of lying.
Erica silently berates Ansel, an unpleasant person. She almost succeeded in deceiving him, making him believe her words, and eventually giving up. However, Erica’s defeat came when Ansel accidentally discovered her bandaged hand. It was fortunate for Ansel that he took the time to reflect and think things through. As for Erica, she now needs to adjust or even completely change her plans.