Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 454

Chapter 454 My Time Is Up

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My health was deteriorating rapidly. Almost every few days, I'd lose consciousness.

Julian had introduced a new drug that managed to curb the cancer cells, but it seemed to make me feel even worse. Worried for my safety, he eventually forbade me from leaving the ward.

I used to have a small daily window of time to get outside, but even that was gone now.

Every day, I sat by the window, watching the world beyond.

This private hospital had beautiful landscaping with serene gardens.

But it felt like I was trapped in an ivory tower. My only connection to the outside world was reduced to scrolling through my phone.

came by every other day, taking photos and videos. His account had gained quite a

truth would come to light, and his

nausea washed over me. It wasn't just an emotional reaction. I genuinely

he showed up again. He filmed a new video, this time with a bouquet of

called people in to

sheets. This doesn't look good for the video. And get the floor spotless. Spray some

For a moment, I was

drunk too much, and Leonard had taken me to a hotel. I had thrown up for hours, and he had quietly cleaned up after me. When I woke up, he was

clean it soon, your favorite dress would've been stained forever. What would you do without me? You can't even take care of yourself when you drink too much." Later, when I caught a cold or had a fever, he would always stay

But now,

in his

the window, I felt a wave of revulsion. I saw a shadow of myself, thin and bald. I looked like a character from a horror story. If

anymore. I didn't

being selfish? Look at her condition,

because you don't like taking photos doesn't mean everyone else feels the same." Leonard sat by my bed, gently holding my hand.