Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 74 Take Pity

Her words caused me to lash out in anger.

“Stop pushing the blame to me! Why would I be here if I wanted you dead? Don’t you feel any remorse for the way you and Julius treated me in the past? You should be grateful that I’m still here!”

My outburst caused Coraline to stiffen with shock. “I-I didn’t mean it that way. Lili, deep down, I know that you’re a good person. Can’t you take pity on me just once? I’m all alone here,” Coraline stuttered.

I massaged my temples to ease my pounding headache. I finally understand the meaning of shooting oneself in the foot.

“Coraline, let me cut to the chase. So far, I have been benevolent and understanding of your situation. Do you expect me to watch over you day and night? You can either ask one of your relatives to visit you or hire a caretaker to tend to your needs.” I frowned as I said this.

With that, I didn’t bother wasting my breath. I grabbed my purse and left the ward.

After exiting the hospital, I hailed a cab and made my way home.

I took a hot shower and sprawled across the bed before shooting a reply to Nicholas’ message. After chatting with him for a few moments, I fell into slumber.

The shrill ringtone of my phone roused me from my sleep early in the morning. I realized that the caller was none other than Dr. Morris.

He informed me that Coraline refused to cooperate when he tried to change her bandages and requested my presence at the hospital.

Just as I was about to decline his request, Coraline’s wails echoed through the phone. “Lili, I know that I’ve made mistakes in the past, but I’m all alone now! I have no one to rely upon. Can’t you please visit me?”

“Coraline, you are crossing the line!” I snapped irritably.

“Lili… please.” Coraline continued to sob before Dr. Morris raised his voice to speak over her cries.

it’d be best for you to visit her. She’s not young anymore. Elderly patients tend to get very miserable when they are left alone in the

agreed reluctantly.

here!” Coraline exclaimed with joy when she caught sight of me. “I knew that you wouldn’t

her to change her bandages,”

words. “We’ll talk after you change

her fussing and agreed to my

me to keep her company? Even when Julius and I were

for Dr. Morris to change her bandages. Before he left, he even advised me to talk

Coraline. “What do you want? Didn’t

However, it didn’t look like she was going to burst into

to ask for your care. But I can’t stop panicking because Julius is in danger. I’m not trying to trouble you. However, I can’t be alone right now.” She paused for a moment before speaking again,

made me realize the

Julius and his Mom relied on each other after the passing of

heavily on his Mom when he was younger. Now that Julius was a grown man, it was natural for her to depend on him

wits. Even so, what am I supposed to do? I

I are divorced. Don’t

I’d be wasting their time. I know that I’m in no position to make any demands, but can’t you keep me company

to deny her request. “All right, I’ll visit you when I’m free. However, you should stop going against the doctor’s orders. Stop bursting into

words, Coraline wiped her tears away and nodded in

as I dragged a chair over to take

we have always had a rocky relationship. Thus, an awkward silence filled the

carried an array of gifts and

I could