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.

for your remarriage to Leonard, think it over. It

I knew he was sincere. Leonard was no

was a luxury. Staying alive was

to give me yet another IV drip. I felt like I was becoming a

back a little? I still have chemotherapy, you know. I'm spending more time in the bathroom than

every bit of it.

her point. Without all these

being a noisy cicada would

put on a

he had signed a lot of contracts in my name, which

remarked, frowning as he sat by my bed. He gently covered the IV line to keep it warm. But no matter how

you want?" I asked,

pulling out his phone. "Look, the project 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