A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Once the nurse had exited, Elsie, ever perceptive, took the child for a walk, seeking solace in the crisp outdoor air and leaving the two alone.

The ward fell into a serene hush.

Albert lay still, a marked change from his usual banter. Perhaps his vitality had been sapped by the loss of blood, leaving him without the energy to jest.

Jessie approached, settling on the sofa by his bedside without a word, but reached out to gently grasp his hand. Eyes downcast, she murmured, Albert, Ill be here for you until your discharge. However, once youre out of the hospital, our paths will diverge. Your attempt to sway me with self- inflicted harm wont tether me to you.

Albert absorbed her words in silence.

After a moment, he ventured, Do you pity me? Jessies response was firm. No.

heart. After a pause, he whispered with a raspy voice, Your heart says

hand in place, sensing Jessies wild and

understood her

was obvious in her expression. Her ears would blush a touch, and her pulse

strangely out

tried to withdraw her hand, but Albert gripped tighter, making her

youve got no shame.

leaned back comfortably on the pillow, retorting, Remember that day? We did it multiple times, and you clung to

looked away, murmuring, Lets forget that

Impossible! It plays over in my