Shattered Longings

Chapter 73 Take It or Leave It

After what happened last night, she was happy to greet him with a smile, no matter how grumpy he was. “Morning,” she said cheerfully.

Sipping his coffee, he glanced at her with indifference. “From now on, drive yourself to work. I don’t want any more trouble from you.”

Bella was momentarily taken aback. It wasn’t until she saw him toss the car keys onto the coffee table that she realized he had gotten her a car.

Seeing the logo on the keys, she suggested timidly, “Maybe we could exchange them for a less expensive option?”

He replied impatiently, “No, take it or leave it.”

Speechless, she took the keys and drove out. She was extremely cautious, afraid of even the slightest scratch. All she needed was a little run–down car. She didn’t want to draw

attention to herself.

her colleagues couldn’t help but stare at her car as she parked, giving her judgmental looks. She just

white coat, she went straight to Simon’s ward. He was awake, and she had brought him breakfast. She gently helped him

smiled happily. “I thought you wouldn’t care about

remained indifferent. “You saved me, so I can’t be

feeling well, so I came to your hospital for a checkup. I didn’t expect to run into you, but I’m really

appreciate that you saved me, and I’ll take care of you while you’re in the hospital. But don’t expect this to make everything else

days. You should probably call your family to come look after you. I have to get back to work now.” When Bella wasn’t busy at work, she would drop by to check on Simon, simply

with the IV drip, she

she could respond,

Daughter…

he was a prominent figure now, and he preferred

You’re Dr. Jones’s father? She’s never mentioned you

eyes filled with tender affection as he looked at Bella. “It was my fault. I