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.

blue, Shannon leaned

gaze and fibbed, “I don’t have a relationship with him. He’s just a friend

have no relationship, you say? Then, why did he keep watch here every day? Did he have nothing better to do? Furthermore, he was almost feral when he stormed up to my house the

earth did

Shannon then related the incident

my door. His aggressiveness seemed off to me, 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 unconscious. You know, Dominic’s reaction then was

said, it seems that he

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

do I have with him? If I’ve got to describe it, we’re probably friends with benefits right now. I

when Dad and Dominic came back. Mom was also with them, making it evident that

Frankly speaking, I was still feeling a

“You’re fine and can be discharged in

discharged in no time, so don’t worry,” my

at Dominic suspiciously before turning my gaze

you both go home and

to contemplate the perceived oddness earlier. Following her lead, I

since noticed the obvious exhaustion on my mother’s face, after all. They must have

my parents refused to leave. They only relented in the end when I threatened

Shannon

snub. Nevertheless, I didn’t insist on her staying either, lest

after she had left that I remembered I forgot to ask her about Flash. Considering my current condition, I certainly couldn’t join the film crew. To make matters worse, I couldn’t even

just wonder whether Flash will consider it a breach of contract. I don’t have any money

someone to talk to me, but the fact remained that I had just regained consciousness.