[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-537":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613427,2077,"Chapter 537 - 537 533 Thank you for your gift","mercenary-s-war-chapter-537",537,"\u003Cp>537: Chapter 533: Thank you for your gift 537: Chapter 533: Thank you for your gift After leaving Chile, Catherine didn’t go to the school where she worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she returned to New York with her parents and was admitted to Cornell Presbyterian Hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cornell Presbyterian Hospital is one of the best hospitals in New York.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine first received a complete course of follow-up treatment there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still resides in the hospital, though now she has moved into the rehabilitation center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She needs to undergo a period of rehabilitative therapy before she can return home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Gao Yang and the Glolov family went together to visit Catherine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov and Natalia were genuinely grateful to Catherine from the bottom of their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Natalia and Yelena often visited Catherine, becoming well acquainted with the route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they saw Catherine, Glolov had already prepared his gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time they had obtained quite a few emeralds, so it seemed natural for Glolov to think of emeralds as the perfect gift to thank Catherine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were presents prepared for Adele as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was a problem: when he and Gao Yang took out their respective gifts, the abundance of emeralds somehow made them seem less precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before entering the rehabilitation center, Yelena suddenly handed the box containing the emerald necklace to Gao Yang, who was holding a large bouquet of flowers, and said, “Here you go, you should give this to Catherine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena had known the night before what the gift for Catherine was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang had intended from the start for Yelena to be the one to give it since Catherine had saved Yelena’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both had agreed on this, but now, Yelena had abruptly changed her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang, puzzled, asked, “What’s wrong, why should I be the one to give it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a gentle smile, Yelena replied, “I think Catherine will be much happier if you give it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, it was originally something you wanted to give her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make Catherine even happier, it should be you who gives it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t overthink it; let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yelena pushed the box into Gao Yang’s hands, she led the way to Catherine’s room and knocked on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Gao Yang and Glolov, both carrying flowers, entered Catherine’s rehabilitation ward, Catherine appeared both surprised and delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine was now able to walk on her own, though she still spent most of her time in a wheelchair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gao Yang and the others arrived, she was just about to be pushed by her mother in her wheelchair to the garden for a breath of fresh air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was perfect timing for their visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov gave his flowers to Catherine first, speaking earnestly, “Thank you, Catherine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am very, very grateful to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Words cannot express how much I appreciate what you’ve done for us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wish you a speedy recovery.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine, smiling, accepted the flowers, and then her mother took them, placed them on the cabinet next to Catherine’s bed, and expressed her gratitude for their visit on Catherine’s behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Glolov handed the box he was carrying to Catherine, saying, “This is just a small token of my appreciation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope you like it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine smiled as she accepted the neatly wrapped gift box, saying, “Thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, I can leave the rehabilitation center and go home tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I can say that I am fully recovered now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please don’t worry about me anymore; I am fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Catherine opened the box, but upon glancing at the contents inside, she let out a small gasp and said, “I’m sorry, this gift is too valuable; I don’t think I can accept it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anxiously, Glolov implored, “Please accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just a trinket, really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t refuse it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I truly don’t know what else would be more appropriate to give you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, there’s one for Adele too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she not here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine smiled and said, “Adele has already left; she has some work waiting for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m really sorry, but I can’t accept this gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s too valuable, and I don’t think I should accept it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golov looked very embarrassed and a bit at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that Yelena shrugged her shoulders and said, “Dad, I told you that Catherine wouldn’t accept your gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe you should choose something else for her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine had been holding the box the whole time, and Golov, with no other option, could only take the box back, still looking a bit out of his element afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Gao Yang felt that coming to visit Catherine with Golov was a very stupid act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should have come with Yelena, instead of with Golov and his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yelena smiled gently and said, “All right, I think there are too many people in this ward, which is not good for Catherine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dad, I think you and Mom should probably wait outside for a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taylor and Natalia had become quite familiar with each other over these past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling, she said, “Actually, Catherine is not in any danger now, but this ward is indeed too small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think we can sit outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without us here, it will be more convenient for these young people to talk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine’s mother, Golov, and Natalia left together, and although Yelena stayed, as soon as they left, she shrugged and said, “Okay, now it’s finally convenient to talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know you must have a lot to say to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t disturb you, I’ll be waiting outside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yelena left, Catherine stuck out her tongue and laughed lightly, “Yelena is a good girl, but her doing this makes me feel a bit awkward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang also felt a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing he was still holding the flowers, he quickly handed them to Catherine, saying, “Um, I wish you a speedy recovery.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing up from the wheelchair, Catherine, still holding the flowers, laughed and said, “I’ve already told you I’m fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that as long as I’m in this wheelchair, you’ll still think I’m quite weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I’ll stand up then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled, then handed the box he was holding to Catherine, saying, “This, this is the gift I prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Um, I hope you’ll accept it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang handed the box over with both hands, and as Catherine received the box, she smiled happily and said, “Thank you, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine looked at Gao Yang’s left wrist, disappointment flashing across her face, then quickly returning to a smile, though it was obviously a bit strained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the box and seeing a necklace inside, Catherine gave a small smile and said, “It’s a beautiful necklace, very beautiful, but…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang knew why Catherine was looking so dejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intended to play dumb, but seeing her expression, he ultimately raised his left hand as if possessed, pointing to the military watch on his wrist, saying, “I’m sorry, I damaged the watch you gave me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I had to find a temporary replacement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Um, the one you gave me, I still have it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think it can be fixed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine’s face, which had dimmed, instantly brightened again as she exclaimed in surprise, “Really?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really got broken?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shrugged, “It broke, I don’t know how.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to have been knocked, and then the hands fell off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Catherine bit her lip and said, “Um, it doesn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mean, if it’s broken, it’s broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t get it fixed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll give you another one, um, ah, thank you for your gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really like it, such a beautiful necklace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I love it so much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote 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