Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 74 Take Pity

Her words caused me to lash out in anger.

My outburst caused Coraline to stiffen with shock. “I-I didn’t mean it that way. Lili, deep down, I know that you’re a good person. Can’t you take pity on me just once? I’m all alone here,” Coraline stuttered.

I massaged my temples to ease my pounding headache. I finally understand the meaning of shooting oneself in the foot.

“Coraline, let me cut to the chase. So far, I have been benevolent and understanding of your situation. Do you expect me to watch over you day and night? You can either ask one of your relatives to visit you or hire a caretaker to tend to your needs.” I frowned as I said this.

With that, I didn’t bother wasting my breath. I grabbed my purse and left the ward.

After exiting the hospital, I hailed a cab and made my way home.

I took a hot shower and sprawled across the bed before shooting a reply to Nicholas’ message. After chatting with him for a few moments, I fell into slumber.

The shrill ringtone of my phone roused me from my sleep early in the morning. I realized that the caller was none other than Dr. Morris.

He informed me that Coraline refused to cooperate when he tried to change her bandages and requested my presence at the hospital.

Just as I was about to decline his request, Coraline’s wails echoed through the phone. “Lili, I know that I’ve made mistakes in the past, but I’m all alone now! I have no one to rely upon. Can’t you please visit me?”

“Coraline, you are crossing the line!” I snapped irritably.

“Lili… please.” Coraline continued to sob before Dr. Morris raised his voice to speak over her cries.

young anymore. Elderly patients tend to get very miserable when they are left alone in the hospital. Your presence will help

sigh and agreed reluctantly.

come here!” Coraline exclaimed with joy when she caught sight of me.

convince her to change

talk after you change your bandages,” I

her fussing and agreed to my

on earth is she so insistent on asking me to keep her company? Even when Julius and I were still married, she never

Before he

Coraline. “What do

again. However, it didn’t look like she was going to burst

in danger. I’m not trying to trouble you. However, I can’t be alone right now.” She paused for a moment before speaking again, “While I’m in the hospital, why don’t you keep me company in the daytime? I just need you

the reason

Mom relied on each other

Now that Julius was a grown man, it was natural for her to depend

must be scared out of her wits. Even so, what am I supposed to

company? Julius and I are divorced. Don’t you think it is inappropriate

visit me, I’d be wasting their time. I know that I’m in no position to make any demands, but can’t you

her request. “All right, I’ll visit

my words, Coraline wiped her tears away and nodded in

as I dragged a chair over to take a seat beside

relationship. Thus, an awkward silence filled the air between

a while, the driver who ran into her arrived at the hospital. He carried an array of gifts and apologized profusely. Before Coraline could bring up the topic of compensation, he handed

could decipher the contents of