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.

with Dominic?” Out of the blue, Shannon leaned close to me with

I averted my gaze and fibbed, “I don’t have

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 do? Furthermore, he

your house? Why on earth did

me, Shannon then related the incident that

a six. I asked him why he was looking for you, but he refused to answer. And when 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 the mere recollection of it now.” Shannon pierced me with

she said, it seems that he has

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

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

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

Dad, what did the doctor say?” Frankly

parents could say anything, Dominic interjected, “You’re

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

before turning my gaze on my father, finding the entire

She then chimed in, “In that case, why don’t you both go home

I no longer bothered to contemplate the perceived oddness earlier. Following her lead,

face, after

the end when I threatened not to rest either if they

he even coerced Shannon to leave despite her wanting to

I didn’t insist

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

handle everything well, even if I don’t mention anything. I just wonder whether

had just regained consciousness. Hence,