Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 78

 

Chapter 78 Being A Good Samaritan Is No Cakewalk

Unexpectedly, Shannon arrived before Dominic and my father returned.

When my mother saw that I had Shannon keeping me company, she took the jug out to get some hot water.

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.

a moment before I averted my gaze and fibbed, “I

relationship, you say? Then, why did he keep watch here every

your house? Why on earth

me, Shannon then related 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

she said, it seems that he

of delight ignited within me, followed by an inappropriate

truth anyway. What kind of relationship do I have with him? If I’ve got to describe it, we’re probably

brains to convince her when Dad and Dominic came back. Mom was also with them, making it evident that she

Frankly speaking, I was still feeling a

“You’re fine and can be discharged in

you can be discharged in

turning my gaze on my father, finding the entire exchange

go home and have a rest, Mr. and Mrs. Zanetti? You haven’t been resting well these few

contemplate the perceived oddness

mother’s face, after all. They must have been tormented

end when I

home. While leaving, he even coerced Shannon to leave despite her wanting

blood vessel at his underhanded snub. Nevertheless, I didn’t insist on her staying either, lest she

I remembered I forgot to ask her about Flash. Considering my current condition, I certainly couldn’t join the film crew. To make matters worse, I couldn’t even start drawing the comic as

I don’t mention anything. I just wonder whether Flash

to talk to me, but the fact remained that I had just regained consciousness. Hence, now that I was

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