Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 78 Being A Good Samaritan Is No Cakewalk

Unexpectedly, Shannon arrived before Dominic and my father returned.

When my mother saw that I had Shannon keeping me company, she took the jug out to get some hot water.

After seeing that I had awakened when she stepped in, Shannon was so excited that a grin split her face. However, the smile only lasted for two seconds before tears streamed down her face like a faucet.

“What are you doing, Shannon, crying and laughing at the same time?” I stared at her in exasperation. Good heavens! I’ve finally gotten Mom to stop crying, yet it’s now her turn to turn on the waterworks!

Dashing the tears off her face, Shannon sniffled. “I’m just happy. Why didn’t you inform me when you woke up, girl? Do you know how worried I was?”

“All right, all right, I’m fine now, no?” I consoled her with a smile. “Wipe your face properly. You’re looking ghastly with your makeup all smeared.”

“I was concerned about you, but you ridicule me for being ghastly? I’ll punch you!” Shannon screeched indignantly.

“Can you bring yourself to do so when I’m a patient now?” I countered with a wink.

Upon hearing that, Shannon grew nervous. Sitting down beside the bed, she solemnly inquired, “So, how are you doing? What did the doctor say?”

“I don’t know either. My father and Dominic left with the doctor. Anyway, I’m probably fine since I’m awake. Don’t worry.”

In truth, I was still rather perturbed about the drug Julius gave me. I had no idea whether it would have any side effects, especially when I was still feeling weak and listless.

Thus, that remark was both for Shannon and me. In a way, I was trying to soothe myself.

Out of the blue, Shannon leaned close to me with curiosity written

for a moment before I averted my gaze and fibbed, “I

of disbelief as though she had just heard that the earth was flat. “The two of you have no relationship, you say? Then, why did he keep watch here every day? Did he have nothing better to

earth did he do so?” Puzzlement

then related the incident that

but I couldn’t get through to you either. In the end, I only knew that you’d been kidnapped when I sought Benjamin out. Later, when we found you, you were

she said, it seems that he

a spark of delight ignited within me, followed by an inappropriate sense of anticipation. Nonetheless, I

What kind of relationship do I have with him? If I’ve got to describe it, we’re probably friends with benefits right now. I haven’t forgotten that he still has

however, refused to believe me. I was just racking my brains to convince her when Dad and Dominic came back. Mom was also with them, making it evident that she had gone in search

Frankly

interjected, “You’re fine and

doctor said that you can be discharged in no time, so don’t

Dominic suspiciously before turning my gaze on my father, finding the entire

both go home and have a rest, Mr. and Mrs. Zanetti? You haven’t been resting well these few days. I’ll stay and keep Liliana

longer bothered to contemplate the perceived oddness earlier. Following her lead, I persuaded my parents

on my mother’s face, after all. They must have been

relented in the end when I threatened not to rest either if they didn’t

leaving, he even coerced Shannon to leave despite her wanting to stay, claiming

blood vessel at his underhanded snub. Nevertheless, I didn’t insist on her staying either, lest she continued asking about my relationship

her about Flash. Considering my current condition, I certainly couldn’t join the film crew. To

anything. I just wonder whether Flash

energetic earlier with someone to talk to me, but the fact remained that I had just