Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 194 A Selfless Companion

Paulo’s words shocked the two of them simultaneously. Roman had a somewhat complicated expression, as he couldn’t believe that Paulo would disclose everything in such a straightforward manner.

Meanwhile, Erin was so shocked that she was unable to process her thoughts for a full minute. She’d clearly heard the nurse earlier say it was an accident.

Every word Paulo said pierced her heart, and she’d long been full of tears as she listened to him.

But it was the last sentence that truly shook her, and Erin couldn’t help but choke out feebly in a raspy voice. “You’re lying, aren’t you?”

“Oh, am I? You’d better come out and ask Roman yourself if you want to know whether I’m lying or not!” Paulo had already stood up at this point, hinting at Roman with his eyes.

“Roman, I hope your sacrifice hasn’t been in vain, and I hope Erin isn’t a heartless woman. If I were her, I would definitely undergo my treatments proactively with your sacrifice in mind. I mean, what’s the big deal? I would just be spending a few years here. It’s not like I’m being imprisoned or denied freedom. What right do I have to mope around thinking of death every day?” His words carried a tone of mockery and disdain. It wasn’t only directed at Roman; Paulo intended for Erin to take in every single word he said.

Using every explicit and implicit trick that he had in his books. Paulo went all out to help Erin overcome this most difficult obstacle in the most direct way possible. If she could get past this hurdle, the subsequent challenges wouldn’t be so daunting. It would simply be a repetition of treatments until her full recovery. 1

Paulo left the remaining time to Roman. After all, they shouldn’t let his drastic infliction of harm on himself go to waste. It was now time to make the most of it. Right now, they were both burn patients who had to go through the same treatments. Whether it was intentional or accidental didn’t matter anymore, because at least Erin had a fellow patient, and one with whom she shared a close relationship at that.

Before leaving. Paulo coldly said one last thing to Erin, “Erin Lane, this is the last time I’m making an effort to encourage you. I’m not some inspirational or motivational guru. I don’t have time to keep reinforcing you with chicken soup for the soul every damn day. I have many medical projects to research! If you want to die, do it sooner rather than later. Don’t waste any more of my time. If you choose to commit suicide, perhaps after your death, you might even meet the scumbag couple, Tessa and Jack, in the afterlife. They would be surprised to see you there, and they’d be even more surprised that you died anyway without them doing anything. I’m sure they’d be delighted that your

died so soon and so pathetically.”

Roman frowned at Paulo’s blunt words that cut like blades. He had half a mind to interrupt and stop him several times, feeling doubtful if

these heartless words he was spouting could really help Erin.

What if Paulo’s provocation accelerated Erin’s breakdown and pushed her to give up on herself?

Then again, Roman was wary of Paulo’s identity as a professional doctor. Given his medical qualifications, he should know better than Roman. Besides, Erin had stayed in the Garden of Eden for some time, so Paulo should have some understanding of her character.

to keep mum.

Paulo disappeared from his view, he became somewhat concerned about Erin’s mental state. He remained

didn’t dare to

proximity frightened or repelled Erin? What should he do then?

was very quiet, and Roman could even hear his own anxious breathing. Meanwhile, Erin, who was

show some signs

around her head, but she had crawled out from the floor. Once her entire body was out in the open,

here. I’ve been here all along.” Roman struggled to control the urge to move forward. In fact, he really wanted to walk up to Erin and give her a

seemed a little nervous but also somewhat reassured. She slowly crawled backward, and when her hand touched the wall she chose

focused on every move she made. He had a bitter feeling in his heart, and tears had already welled

that the best way to help her was through companionship. If she wanted to talk, he would talk to her. If she didn’t feel like talking. he would quietly stay by her side. If she wanted him to leave, he would immediately leave.

long time, when the air in the ward seemed to be filled with tension and dread, Erin suddenly asked. “Roman, is what Paulo said true? Did you burn yourself for me?”

acting, Roman could tell that she was deliberately suppressing her emotions. He fell silent and began

truth before, he immediately decided that he would never hide anything from her again. He no longer wanted to have

had already revealed everything anyway, so it was pointless to

but from the bottom of my heart. I hope you can gather up the courage to continue with your life. I’ll be here for you,” Roman said calmly, without any

melodrama or coercion.

for a long time. Her face beneath

weep quietly.

shocked to her core. She’d never expected that a friend like Roman would go to such

capable of doing. If one considered Roman’s behavior in a more dramatic light,

won’t have any thoughts of suicide anymore

her life when her friends and family loved her so much, she would probably end up

washed over Roman. He couldn’t help but move his wheelchair forward

further.

said, “Erin, don’t worry. Apart from telling me about your situation, Paulo hasn’t revealed

information about you. I

worries, and she sincerely thanked