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 terrible

surgeries for cancer, and you're still pulling overtime? Trying to meet

the Grim Reaper. At

to take care of yourself. Two days

Gray Realty project, but Andrew pulled out his trump card. "If you don't

I nodded and agreed to stay. It was the weekend, so at least I wouldn't need to take time

Something major had clearly come up with the project in Manovia.

insisted on staying by my side.

she wheeled me around for tests and occasionally took me to the

not

with a grin, fiddling with the buttons. "Electric wheelchairs are surprisingly

shaking my head

...

"Eva? Ms. Green?"

sudden voice made both of

Turning around, I saw a vaguely familiar face. I couldn't place her for a moment, but

immediately.

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