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.

her. She’s not young anymore. Elderly patients tend to get very miserable when they are left alone

out a heavy sigh and agreed reluctantly. After all, Dr. Morris is

Coraline exclaimed with joy when she caught sight of me.

to change

heeded his words. “We’ll talk after you change your

Coraline ceased her fussing and agreed to my

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

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

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

began to well up in her eyes again. However, it didn’t

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 you keep me company in the daytime? I just need you to chat with me. Is that

words made me realize the reason behind

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

Now that Julius was a grown man, it was

scared out of her wits. Even so, what am I supposed to

other relatives to keep you company? Julius and I are divorced.

know that I’m in no position to make any demands, but can’t you keep

request. “All right, I’ll visit you when I’m free.

wiped her tears away and nodded

dragged a chair

Thus, an awkward silence filled

the hospital. He carried an array of gifts and apologized profusely. Before Coraline could bring up the

I could decipher the contents