Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 515 You're Not Eva

Despite her usual smug attitude, Mackenzie didn't slack off this time. When tasks were assigned for the Gray Realty project, she didn't resist and even took diligent notes.

Securing this project required the entire team's effort. I was glad to see everyone working seriously, even if it meant working overtime.

Though overtime wasn't popular in Erewhon, the promise of a big bonus had everyone pushing through.

As we wrapped up for the day, I suddenly felt a wave of dizziness.

Astrid rushed to steady me. "What's wrong?"

I shook my head, but my vision blurred, and dark spots swam before my eyes. Panic crept in. It had been a long time since I had experienced such severe side effects from chemotherapy. My last chemotherapy session had left me feeling off, but I thought I had recovered. Was something wrong again?

Clutching Astrid's hand, I forced myself to speak, "Take me to the hospital."

Astrid didn't ask questions and quickly helped me into a car. But on the way there, I blacked out completely.

...

When I woke up, Andrew's bearded face loomed over me. His familiar gruff expression was both comforting and exasperating.

was right. You're a

and you're still pulling overtime? Trying to meet God, are

weakly. "No thanks. I'd rather meet the

his eyes, clearly unimpressed. "I don't care who you want to meet, but you're done with overtime. Your body's weak, and you need to take care of yourself. Two days in

protest, thinking of the Gray Realty project, but Andrew pulled out his trump card.

need to take time off

talk her out of it. Something major had clearly

reluctantly backed down but insisted on staying by my side. She even moved into my hospital

me around for tests and occasionally took me to the hospital garden to enjoy

not

she said with a grin,

sighed, shaking my head at her

...

"Eva? Ms. Green?"

sudden voice made both

a vaguely familiar face. I couldn't place her for a moment, but she seemed to recognize

immediately.

you, Ms. Green! I almost didn't believe