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.

me honestly—what’s your relationship with Dominic?” Out of the blue, Shannon leaned close to me with curiosity written

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

flat. “The two of you have no relationship, you say? Then, why did

on earth did he

Shannon then related the incident that day to

he left, he almost broke 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 so intense that I shudder even at

seems that he has been exceedingly worried about

an inappropriate sense of

him? If I’ve got to describe it, we’re probably friends

I was just racking my brains to convince her when Dad and Dominic came back. Mom

what did the doctor say?” Frankly

could say anything, Dominic interjected, “You’re fine and can

can be discharged in

looked at Dominic suspiciously before turning my gaze on

case, why don’t you both go home

I heard that, I no longer bothered to contemplate the perceived oddness earlier. Following her lead, I persuaded my parents to go home and

since noticed the obvious exhaustion on my mother’s face, after

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

even coerced Shannon to leave despite her wanting to

at his underhanded snub. Nevertheless, I didn’t insist on

remembered I forgot to ask her about Flash. Considering my current condition, I certainly couldn’t join the film crew.

even if I don’t mention anything. I just wonder whether Flash will consider it a breach of contract. I

the fact remained that I had just regained consciousness. Hence, now that I was alone, I