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.

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

kept his hand in place, sensing

understood her

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

strangely out of character

gripped tighter, making her aware of her

me! Albert, youve got

laugh. He let go of her hand and leaned back comfortably on the pillow, retorting, Remember that day? We did it multiple times, and

away, murmuring, Lets forget

over in my head