Be that as it may, Noah stopped. Lying down next to her, he cuddled up to her skinny body. His voice was as husky as it could be as he spoke with a hint of humility, “Let’s start over, Gwynn. Okay? I won’t leave you and let anyone come between us again. I’ll love you and only you. I’ll give you everything you’ve ever wanted when you’re young.“Don’t leave me, Gwynn. That’s all I’m asking of you.”Gwynn was dazed by what she heard. Start over? That would have been downright hilarious if it wasn’t so bleak. How were they supposed to start over again?They had never even started a loving relationship in the first place!There were only lies and deception between them. She was the only one who was naive enough to fall in love with him when she was a young lady. Lying on the bed, her patient’s gown was pulled open, revealing her raw-boned body. She might’ve been sickly thin, but she still had a hint of gracefulness.She wanted to straighten up herself, but she lacked the energy t
Noah gripped the cigarette and his hand froze midair. After a long time, he said with a tight voice, “His liver didn’t match Gwynn’s body? How could it be possible? Aren’t they born to the same parents? Why wouldn’t it match?”Kim didn’t have an answer for that. After all, the world was full of surprises. He didn’t press further. Instead, he merely stood quietly by the window and finished smoking his cigarette. Once he was done, he ordered Kim, “Arrange a compatibility test for my liver right now.”She was taken aback. “This is highly unlikely, Mr. Noah.”He ignored her and unbuttoned a couple of buttons before lowering his head to stare at his chest. He murmured, “I’m her husband. Fate brought us together for a reason. I believe my liver will be able to help her!”She thought her director had gone completely mad. “We need to believe in science, Mr. Noah.”“I’ve only fate to rely upon now, Kim.“Time is running short for Gwynn. We can’t waste precious time, trying to locate
However, Noah didn’t want Gwynn to die. He needed her to stay by his side. She even mumbled about going back to her studies earlier that night. That was why he wanted to go to Silvercrest. Once she was recovered, he could send her to college and she could study anything she wanted. All that mattered to him was that she was happy.…The sky was brightening up when Noah returned to Lockwood Hospital. Gwynn was half asleep. Opening the ward’s door, he walked over to her side leisurely and sat down. Then, he gripped her hands. She was shocked by the touch of his hands. He murmured, “Relax, Gwynn. It’s me. I need you to listen to me. Keep living. I’ll give you the liver you need. I’ll even give you one of my kidneys if you need it. I’ll give you everything I have, Gwynn.“Do you remember the way you used to call me? “Can you call me that way again?”…Gwynn’s hands were cold and her bones were clearly visible beneath her thin strips of skin. Staring at him, she said, exasper
Raising her head, Zoe said, “Have you asked Gwynn if she wants to stay here, Noah? You took away her freedom. What’s the difference between her and the old me? Please, Noah. Set her free. If she makes it out of this, let her look after Lorian and live out the rest of her life in peace.“Gwynn has suffered enough, Noah. I’ve never begged you for anything. Please, do this for me and let her go…”This was the second time they fought over Gwynn. Noah loved Zoe a lot. Saying something that would hurt her was the last thing he wanted to do. However, he wasn’t about to give up on his wife, either. In the end, he hung up the phone and pulled the lever, bringing the helicopter into the air. Its blades chopped the air and took to the blue sky. Zoe’s silhouette grew smaller by the second. She kept yelling after him. “Have you forgotten about it, Noah? Ever since you came out of jail, you fought with Mason multiple times because you couldn’t stand the way he treated me in our marriage. W
All of a sudden, she went mad. There was no more naivety and innocence in her eyes. All that was left was resentment. “I’ve got no more to give to you now, Noah! Liam can’t make a living in Brookesville because you’ve ruined his reputation. You kept saying that I was punishing you. The fact is that I keep giving to you instead!“Now, you’ve got Lorian and me! Our lives are in your hands!“Is that enough for you? Huh?!“Why do you want me to keep living?“What’s there to live for? I’ve lost faith in everything. Do you know how it feels to have your heart and love squandered? Do you know how hard it is to walk on eggshells all the time? You kept telling me that you’ve spent some hellish time in jail. Well, that’s how I feel as well!“Back in our first year in Silvercrest, I loved you so much that I revolved my life around you. Your smile was enough to light up my entire day! “If I saw you with a gloomy face, I’d feel heartache for you at first. Then, I’d fall to thinking if I di
“I’m going to call for the doctor!” Noah rose immediately, but Gwynn grabbed his arm with her shriveled fingers, which were uncharacteristically strong now. Her eyeballs dilated. The next thing she knew, she could no longer see Noah clearly even though she was looking right at him. It was as if someone put a veil in front of her eyes. The cancerous cells must’ve spread through to her eyeballs. She was slowly losing her sight now. It was such an unexpected change, but she accepted it gracefully. A tear fell on the back of his hand. It was so cold that it chilled him to the bones. She flashed him the faintest smile he had ever seen and mouthed the words. “I don’t love you anymore, Noah.“It’s too much torment trying to love you and I’ve waited for you to love me back for far too long…”Her mind traveled back to when they first met each other in Brookesville three years ago.She was merely twenty-one years old back then. Liam had done too good a job at protecting her from the
Putting Gwynn’s friend in the back seat, Noah sat in the car with Gwynn next to him and their backs turned to the chauffeur. Reaching out, he knocked on the partition and said, “Take us to the nearest hospital.”“Right away, Mr. Noah.” The chauffeur nodded and stepped on the gas pedal.Gwynn was still feeling dizzy up to this point. Once she came back to her senses, she was kneeling on the floor, holding her comatose friend’s hands. With tears in her eyes, she muttered, “Hang in there. You’re going to be fine.”He leaned back on the seat. With his slick hair, the bloodstain on his white shirt did nothing to diminish his good looks. Pulling out a cigarette from its packet, he held it in his lean fingers, but he didn’t light it up. Knocking it lightly, he looked at the innocent young lady condescendingly.She was way more innocent than he had expected, like a harmless bunny. Kneeling on the floor, her buttock was raised. It would’ve looked downright adorable if he added a snowy t
Noah was very patient too. He’d smile at her friend from time to time. He even hired a private nurse for her and made a fifteen million dollars upfront payment for her medical fees so she could stay in the best VIP ward. He didn’t talk to Gwynn the entire time. He intended to make it seem as if he had feelings for her friend. Now, Gwynn was also at an age when she dreamed of having a romantic relationship. So, she was a little disappointed. Concerned that the others would see her real feelings, she tried her best to act natural.With that said, Gwynn was such a naive and innocent young lady when she was twenty-one years old. On the other hand, Noah had been playing the field for years now. He knew exactly what she was thinking. As far as he was concerned, she was this juicy, succulent piece of meat that was haplessly waiting for him to sink his sinister teeth in. Half an hour later, he left. Gwynn’s friend was reluctant to say farewell to him. Once he was out of the ward, s