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.

very miserable when they are left alone in the hospital. Your presence will help decrease the chances

out a heavy sigh and agreed reluctantly. After all,

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

her to change her bandages,”

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

ceased her fussing

keep her company? Even when Julius and I were still married, she never behaved

bandages. Before he left,

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

in her eyes again. However, it didn’t look like she was going to burst into

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

realize the reason

and his Mom relied on each

had relied heavily on his Mom when he was younger. Now that Julius

had lost Julius. She must be scared out of her wits. Even so, what am I supposed to do? I can’t be the person she relies

to keep you company? Julius and I are divorced. Don’t you think it is

if they are willing to visit me, 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 for these few days? I promise to leave you alone once I’m

of turmoil, I found that I didn’t have the 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

her tears away and nodded in

as I dragged a chair over to take

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

of gifts and apologized profusely. Before Coraline

single glance, I could decipher the contents of