Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 478 Tough Enough

Just as Jack was about to step forward, Julian pushed him aside.

Even though Julian wore a hat, a mask, and different glasses, I still recognized him immediately. Seeing him again after so long, I suddenly felt tears welling up.

Julian sized me up, then let out a cold huff through his nose. "Congrats, did you meet the Grim Reaper?"

I tried to smile, but the movement pulled at my stitches, making me wince in pain.

"Okay, stop talking for now. You've got a pretty big wound. Don't move too much," Jack said, his eyes full of concern-maybe even a little pity.

I forced a smile, knowing exactly what he was feeling. They had removed my breast tissue.

For any woman, it was a pretty tragic thing.

Considering I was still quite young and that the cancer hadn't spread too much, they opted for a localized surgery. But now, after three relapses, there was really no other option.

Julian sighed. "Enough with the drama. The Grim Reaper probably gets annoyed seeing you always hanging around. As long as you take it easy, you should be fine. You'll still be here for a few decades. Maybe even long enough to help me with my kids one day." He grinned, and I couldn't help but laugh. This time, I really laughed. Julian's eyes crinkled at the corners in a smile.

to talk after the

three or four meals a day, all of which he had cooked himself. Julian kept a close eye on me, making sure I wasn't sneaking anything I shouldn't eat. But when he saw Jack peel the third shrimp, he

that's enough shrimp for you today, Eva. I

and then fed me the last shrimp of the day. I reluctantly ate the last bite, feeling ridiculously

a few times, but it seemed like he didn't understand

ate the remaining shrimp as he watched

throat, trying to change the subject. "How

academic research. Your case from back then was a

saw Alisa's name, my heart skipped

don't worry.

can keep me in checke Don't worry, alright?

said on the other end, but I saw

from here, so she wants me

on the

a tissue. I sniffled, just managing to

about you. You wouldn't believe it, but when she thought you died... she nearly