Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 78 Being A Good Samaritan Is No Cakewalk

Unexpectedly, Shannon arrived before Dominic and my father returned.

After seeing that I had awakened when she stepped in, Shannon was so excited that a grin split her face. However, the smile only lasted for two seconds before tears streamed down her face like a faucet.

“What are you doing, Shannon, crying and laughing at the same time?” I stared at her in exasperation. Good heavens! I’ve finally gotten Mom to stop crying, yet it’s now her turn to turn on the waterworks!

Dashing the tears off her face, Shannon sniffled. “I’m just happy. Why didn’t you inform me when you woke up, girl? Do you know how worried I was?”

“All right, all right, I’m fine now, no?” I consoled her with a smile. “Wipe your face properly. You’re looking ghastly with your makeup all smeared.”

“I was concerned about you, but you ridicule me for being ghastly? I’ll punch you!” Shannon screeched indignantly.

“Can you bring yourself to do so when I’m a patient now?” I countered with a wink.

Upon hearing that, Shannon grew nervous. Sitting down beside the bed, she solemnly inquired, “So, how are you doing? What did the doctor say?”

“I don’t know either. My father and Dominic left with the doctor. Anyway, I’m probably fine since I’m awake. Don’t worry.”

In truth, I was still rather perturbed about the drug Julius gave me. I had no idea whether it would have any side effects, especially when I was still feeling weak and listless.

Thus, that remark was both for Shannon and me. In a way, I was trying to soothe myself.

“Liliana, tell me honestly—what’s your relationship with Dominic?” Out of the blue, Shannon leaned close to me with curiosity written all over her face.

my gaze and fibbed,

earth was flat. “The two of you have no relationship, you say? Then, why did he keep watch here every day? Did he have nothing better to do? Furthermore, he was almost feral when he stormed up to my house

house? Why on earth did

then related the incident

but I couldn’t get through to you either. In the end, I only knew that you’d been kidnapped when I sought Benjamin out. Later, when we found you, you were unconscious. You know, Dominic’s reaction then was so intense that I shudder even at the mere recollection of it now.” Shannon pierced me with her penetrating eyes. “Do you still dare

she said, it seems that he has been exceedingly worried about

a spark of delight ignited within me, followed by an inappropriate sense of anticipation. Nonetheless, I would never admit

got to describe it, we’re probably friends with benefits right now. I haven’t forgotten that he

to believe me. I was just racking my brains to convince her when Dad and Dominic came back. Mom was also with them, making it

what did the doctor say?” Frankly

Dominic interjected, “You’re fine and can be discharged in

discharged in

looked at Dominic suspiciously before turning my gaze on my father,

then chimed in, “In that case, why don’t you both go home and have a rest, Mr. and Mrs. Zanetti? You haven’t been resting

the perceived oddness

noticed the obvious exhaustion on my mother’s face, after all. They must have been tormented when

refused to leave. They only relented in the end when I threatened not

drove them home. While leaving, he even coerced Shannon to leave despite her wanting to stay, claiming that I needed

Nevertheless, I didn’t insist on

Flash. Considering my current condition, I certainly couldn’t

mention anything. I just wonder whether Flash will consider it a breach of contract. I don’t

was energetic earlier with someone to talk to me, but the fact remained that I had just regained consciousness. Hence, now that I was alone, I dozed