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.

very

sigh and agreed reluctantly. After all,

with joy when she caught sight of me. “I

her to change

heeded his words. “We’ll talk after you change your

fussing and agreed

on asking me to keep her company? Even when Julius and I were still

her bandages. Before he left, he

address Coraline. “What do you want? Didn’t I make

in her eyes again. However, it didn’t look

can’t be alone right now.” She paused

me realize the reason

his Mom relied on each other after the passing of

when he was younger. Now that Julius was a

Julius. She must be scared out of her wits. Even so, what am I supposed to do? I can’t be the person she relies

don’t you have any other relatives to keep you company? Julius and I are divorced. Don’t you think

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

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

her tears away

silent as I dragged a chair

relationship. Thus, an

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 her a

single glance, I could decipher the contents