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

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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.

sincerely get along well with 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 looked at Lenora, who was

Grandpa, that I will certainly get along well

up so late, so you must not have rested well, right?

up from surgery, and it was already impressive that he could endure for such

you should rest now. I'm here with you. Once you've fallen asleep, then

"Good, obedient child."

Gerald fell asleep quickly.

silently gave Lenora a look, but Lenora couldn't see

only quietly step forward and gently pat Lenora's

to her feet, trailing behind Zachary as they made their way to the door. Zachary said softly, "You should go

foggy face. "What about you? You've been

be here soon,

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right. I'll be leaving first,

take you

she asked Zachary, "Do you want me to leave the door open?"

"All right."

already cluded her. She tossed and turned restlessly. Every time she thought of Gerald's illness, her heart was filled with

own. death to exchange for her a chance to get along well with Zachary.

were reversed, if her separation from Zachary meant that Gerald wouldn't have died, then she

it was

halting at the entrance

over to the bedside. In a

having a bit of

in the ward quickly freshening up. He removed his coat, pulled back the covers, and climbed into bed, saying, "Let's

mentioning their

closed, Lenora unknowingly

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

out her hand but then quickly

wasn't her

phone from the bedside table, threw back the covers,

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

had a nightmare. Could you come

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If you're scared, let Yelena accompany you. Grandpa is ill, and I have to stay with him. at the hospital. I can't come over." "Huh? Is Grandpa's illness serious?

casting a glance at

averted her gaze, feigning

clear that Zachary had

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

to open her eyes and prop herself up to look at him. "I don't think it's 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 transferred to a

"I thought the same."

right now. If there's a chance in the future, I'll invite you over. Also,

dreamt that I was trapped in a small, dark room, screaming

if you're scared, you should seek help

wanted you to keep me