Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 423

Chapter 423 Giving Up

I could feel my consciousness slipping away, and I didn't have the will to fight anymore. I used to have Mom, but she was gone now, leaving me all alone.

At first, there was Leonard. Our love had been tumultuous, but it was still love. Then, there was Alisa, but she had Julian now. It felt like without any support, life and death didn't hold much significance. A smile tugged at my lips as I listened to Julian ramble in my ear. Those two were a perfect match. They would be fine without me.

I didn't believe for a second they wouldn't send me off with some flowers. Even if they didn't, there was Riva. When she brought flowers for her dad, she'd surely remember me, right?

Then, the image of Jack flashed through my mind. The corners of my mouth curled up even more. He didn't strike me as the sentimental type. He probably wouldn't bring me flowers either. "The patient's blood pressure is dropping, and her will to survive is weak."

That was Julian's student. I could tell he was panicking as he knocked over a nearby medicine bottle. But I was too exhausted to care about that. Then, I heard Jack's voice. "The medication is ready. Hurry up!" I wanted to tell him I didn't need any meds. Just letting me be was fine.

At that moment, I felt a strange peace wash over me. Living was nice, but dying didn't seem so bad either. I felt free from all attachments. Suddenly, I felt a warm touch on my hand.

I dare you to try dying on me." Jack's voice was a mix

not enough? But I had no energy left to joke, and soon, I

and I felt dizzy. The familiar smell of disinfectant filled my nostrils, and

I nearly jumped out of bed in shock, but when I recognized his eyes, I took a deep

fit him surprisingly well. As I pondered over it, he finally said, "Oh, you're finally awake." "Yeah, obviously." "Are you

"Nope."

you want to

"Nope."

could see fogging on

scared the shit out of me. You owe

instinctively rubbed his glove a

days and

heart out. "Eva, you really scared me. You can't let what Leonard says get to you; just ignore him like he's nothing. Do you know your condition-" Her voice trailed off, and I could see the worry