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.

not young anymore. Elderly patients tend to get very miserable when they are left alone in the hospital. Your presence will help decrease

sigh and agreed reluctantly.

she caught sight of me. “I

convince her to change her bandages,” Dr.

after you change your bandages,”

ceased her fussing and agreed to

she so insistent on asking me to keep her company? Even when Julius and I were still married, she never behaved in such a strange

bandages. Before he left, he even advised me to talk

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

her eyes again. However, it didn’t

the right 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, “While I’m

realize the reason

Mom relied on each other after the passing of his

Now that Julius

lost Julius. She must be scared out of her wits. Even so, what am I supposed

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

know that I’m in no position to make any

visit you when I’m free. However, you should stop going against the doctor’s orders. Stop bursting into tears for no reason

Coraline wiped her tears

I dragged a chair over to take

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

into her arrived at the hospital. He carried an array of gifts and

I could decipher