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.

anymore. Elderly patients tend to get very miserable when they are left alone in the hospital. Your presence will help decrease the chances of an accident

heavy sigh and agreed reluctantly. After all, Dr.

come here!” Coraline exclaimed with joy when she caught sight of me. “I knew that

change her bandages,” Dr.

“We’ll talk after you change your bandages,” I said to

her fussing and agreed

Even when Julius

Before he left, he even advised me to talk things

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

to well up in her eyes again. However, it didn’t look like she was going to burst into tears this

know that I don’t have the right to ask for your care. But I can’t stop panicking because Julius is 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

me realize the

Mom relied on each other after the passing of

that Julius was a grown man,

so,

relatives to keep you company? Julius and I are divorced. Don’t you think it

position to make any demands,

“All right, I’ll visit you when I’m free. However, you should stop going against the

wiped her tears away and nodded in

chair over to take

rocky relationship. Thus, an awkward silence filled

the driver who ran into her arrived at the hospital. He carried an array of gifts and apologized profusely.

I could decipher the contents of the