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.

anymore. Elderly patients tend to get very miserable when they are left alone in the hospital. Your presence will help decrease the chances of

out a heavy sigh and agreed reluctantly.

with joy when she caught sight of me. “I knew

to change her bandages,”

after you change

fussing and agreed

earth is she so insistent on asking me to keep her company? Even when Julius and I were still married, she never

long for Dr. Morris to change her bandages. Before he

departure, I turned around to address Coraline. “What do you want? Didn’t I

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

you. However, I can’t be alone right now.” She paused for a moment before speaking again, “While I’m in the hospital, why don’t

realize the reason

past, Julius and his Mom relied on each other after the passing

on his Mom when he was younger. Now that Julius was a grown man, it was natural

scared out of her wits. Even so, what am I supposed to do? I can’t be the

Julius and I

know that I’m in no position to make any demands, but

heart 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 tears for no reason

my words, Coraline wiped her tears away and nodded

remained silent as I dragged a chair over to

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

at the hospital. He carried an array of gifts and apologized profusely. Before Coraline could bring up the topic of compensation, he handed her

a single glance, I could decipher the contents of