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.

you to visit her. She’s not young anymore. Elderly patients tend to get very miserable when they are left alone in the hospital. Your presence will help decrease

and agreed reluctantly. After all, Dr.

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

her to change

you change your bandages,” I said

ceased her fussing and agreed to

so insistent on asking me to keep her company? Even when Julius and I were still married, she

to change her bandages. Before he left, he even advised me to talk things out

I turned around to address Coraline. “What do

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

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

words made me realize the reason behind

past, Julius and his Mom relied on each other after the passing of his

younger. Now that Julius was a grown man,

her wits. Even so, what

company? Julius and I are divorced. Don’t you think it is inappropriate to keep contacting me?” I

are willing to visit me, I’d be wasting their time. I know that 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 once

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

wiped her tears away

remained silent as I dragged a chair over to take a

Thus, an awkward

He carried an array of gifts and apologized profusely.

I could decipher