No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 54 A Difficult Balance

Chapter 54 A Difficult Balance

"Nora, what happened to your head? How did you get hurt? Is it serious?" Gerald looked at the bandage on Lenora's head, very worried.

Lenora quickly shook her head. "Don't worry, Grandpa. I accidentally bumped into something. It's not serious."

Her eyes were merely blurry, so it didn't affect much.

"It's good that you're all right. You're still young, so you must take care of your health. Don't end up like me. My body is failing me, and I won't be able to hold on for much longer." Gerald said, his voice weak and weary.

"No, Grandpa, please don't say such things. Your health will surely improve, and you will definitely live a long and healthy life." Warm tears swirled in Lenora's eyes.

"Why are you acting like a child, crying at the drop of a hat?" Gerald raised his hand to wipe away the tears on Lenora's face.

"As long as Grandpa is well, I won't cry," Lenora said, her voice hoarse with a hint of tears.

"Nora, I'm getting old, and everyone will reach this stage. I have been mentally prepared for a long time. I'm not afraid, and I hope you're not afraid, either. Okay?"

Lenora bit her lip, the corners of her mouth heavy as if weighed down by a thousand pounds. As she struggled to restrain herself, her lips eventually curved downward, and in the end, she collapsed onto the quilt, sobbing uncontrollably. She was well aware that everyone would eventually reach this point.

Her own grandparents and father had experienced so much, and it was precisely because of this that she was reluctant to accept it.

How could she accept that her beloved grandfather was soon to leave her?

"Good child, don't cry anymore," Gerald said tenderly, stroking Lenora's head with affection.

Zachary stepped forward, helping Lenora to her feet. He gently coaxed, "Don't cry, Nora. Isn't Grandpa just fine?"

Lenora managed to turn her tears into laughter, using her sleeve to wipe away the tears from her eyes. "I must be going crazy," she said. "Grandpa is perfectly fine. Why am I crying? I should be laughing instead."

Zachary watched as she forced a smile onto her face. He pursed his lips, raising his hand to wipe away the tears on her face gently.

"Zack, Nora, it's just us three here. Let's speak our minds. In truth, were you planning to get a divorce today? If it weren't for my sudden illness, you would have already divorced by now, wouldn't you?" Lenora and Zachary exchanged glances.

"Don't think you can deceive me. Even though I'm old, I'm not senile. Whatever you're thinking, I

1/5

Chapter 54 A Difficult Balance

00:50%0

+20 Free Coins

understand it well."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Grandpa. I've let you down." Warm tears filled her eyes, blurring her vision into a halo of light. She couldn't see clearly anymore.

"Nora, don't cry. The one I worry about the most is you. I know that on the surface, you appear the strongest and bravest, but in reality, you are the most timid."

Gerald was right. The real her was timid, cowardly, inferior, and sensitive. She didn't even dare to let Zachary know that he was the one she liked.

She feared ridicule, feared rejection, feared loss. Thus, she carried herself with an air of nonchalance, as if only in this way could she avoid getting hurt. She seemed indifferent to everything because she had nothing at all.

"Zack, I know that you want to be with Susanna. I cannot selfishly ruin your life. I only hope that you can promise me one thing."

"Grandpa, as long as I can do it, I will certainly promise you," Zachary solemnly assured.

Nora. If, after my departure, you still decide to divorce, I will inform your grandmother in advance. She will not stop you. Can you do that?" Zachary

promise you, Grandpa, that I will certainly

across Gerald's face. "I woke you up so late, so you must not have rested well, right? Go

and it was already impressive that he could endure for such a

should rest now. I'm here with you. Once you've

"Good, obedient child."

Gerald fell asleep quickly.

a look, but Lenora

only quietly step forward and gently pat Lenora's shoulder, pointing toward the

behind Zachary as they made their

you? You've been up until now. Aren't

will be here soon, and once he arrives, Lwill

2/5

701

54 A

I'll be

you up

"Do you want me to leave the door open?" ""Yes, I'll

"All right."

cluded her. She tossed and turned restlessly. Every time she thought of

Gerald had just persuaded Zachary to agree to, Gerald had used his own. death to exchange for her a chance

reversed, if her separation from Zachary meant that Gerald wouldn't have died, then she would have undoubtedly severed ties with Zachary without hesitation. However, there were

it was hard to

footsteps echoed down the corridor, halting at the entrance of her

the bedside. In a soft voice, he asked, "Haven't you fallen asleep

having a bit of trouble

quickly freshening up. He removed his coat, pulled back the covers,

mentioning their grandfather's

Lenora unknowingly drifted

break, Lenora was jolted awake by the sudden ring of her

hand but then quickly withdrew

wasn't her phone

up the phone from the bedside table, threw back the covers, and got out

out to take the call, but to her surprise, he just stood by the window, looking out.

had a nightmare. Could you come and

3/5

III

17.09 Mon, Nov

54 A Difficult

50%

+20 Free Coins

can't come over." "Huh? Is Grandpa's illness serious? I remember Grandpa was always so kind to me in

silent, casting a glance at Lenora,

her gaze, feigning sleep by closing

Zachary had seen

mouthpiece of the phone, turned to Lenora, and asked, "Susanna said she wants to come and visit Grandpa.

appropriate. Grandpa just had surgery yesterday, and his condition is still not very stable. Moreover, the person he probably least wants to see right now is her. If she really wants to come, let's wait until Grandpa is

"I thought the same."

I can't accommodate you right now. If there's a chance

that day. I dreamt that I was trapped in a small, dark room, screaming for help, but to no avail. My voice was hoarse from all the yelling. They beat me, they cursed at me,

you should seek

just wanted you to keep me