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.

not young anymore. Elderly patients tend to get very miserable

out a heavy sigh and agreed reluctantly. After all, Dr. Morris

caught sight of me. “I knew

to change her

his words. “We’ll talk after you change your bandages,” I said

Coraline ceased her fussing

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

for Dr. Morris to change her bandages. Before he left, he even advised me to talk things

“What do you want? Didn’t I make

began to well up in her eyes again. However, it didn’t look

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

realize the reason behind her odd

relied on each other

when he was younger. Now that Julius was a grown man, it was natural for her to depend on

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

you have any other relatives to keep you company? Julius and I

I’m in no position to make any demands, but can’t you keep me company for these few days? I promise to leave you alone

moments of turmoil, I found that I didn’t have the heart to deny her request. “All right, I’ll visit you when I’m free. However, you should stop going against the doctor’s orders. Stop bursting into tears for no

words, Coraline wiped her tears

I dragged a chair over to take a seat

a rocky relationship. Thus, an awkward

at the hospital. He carried an array of gifts and apologized profusely. Before Coraline could bring up the

glance, I could decipher the contents of the