Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 455

Chapter 455 Truly Shameless

Julian's visits had noticeably increased, and he performed a myriad of tests on me every day, hinting that my condition was deteriorating."

"Juls, should I start preparing a photo for my memorial? Can I choose a pink urn?" I asked half-jokingly.

He rolled his eyes at me. "Would you prefer to bring your laptop with you to the crematorium? Maybe some paperwork too? While you're at it, perhaps you could design a palace for the Grim Reaper and reserve a nice three-bedroom for Alisa and me?" Lately, he hadn't been in the mood to joke with me, so I was oddly pleased that he was humoring me today.

"Sure, I could design a villa for you. You get to choose the style," I quipped. "You can consider it your 'property' in the underworld, and I'll hold onto it for you for a few decades."

He gave me a look and chose not to respond. He lowered his head to finish his examination.

Before leaving, he finally said, "Jack asked me to look after you, but you should take care of yourself too. He's caught in a tough spot with the McLennon family and is barely able to spare a moment. But he left plenty of bodyguards here for you, and they're at your disposal.

to Leonard, think it over. It

spoke earnestly, and I knew he was sincere. Leonard was no longer the right

me, marriage was a luxury. Staying

give me yet another IV drip. I

I still have chemotherapy, you know.

chuckled softly. "It's all top-quality medicine. Make sure you absorb every bit of it. If it weren't for these

point. Without all these medicines, I'd probably be dead

the window, thinking that even being a noisy cicada would be preferable-at least I'd get to

one stopped him. He wasn't here to put on a show this time.

a lot of contracts in

losing weight?" he remarked, frowning as he sat by my bed. He gently covered the IV line to keep it warm. But no

you want?" I

you designed three years ago-it's finally completed. I went to the launching ceremony today. It was incredible, Eva. You've always been the best in your department." Looking at the familiar design, I felt a twinge of nostalgia. If I hadn't been sick, maybe I would