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.

hand over hers, resting it on her heart. After a pause, he whispered with a raspy voice, Your

in place, sensing Jessies

her all too

expression. Her ears would blush a touch,

moment felt strangely out of character for

hand, but Albert gripped tighter,

Albert, youve got

her hand and leaned back comfortably on the pillow, retorting, Remember that day? We did it multiple times, and you clung to me, pleading for me not

murmuring, Lets forget

plays over in my head