“Were you the one who told your mom that… I love pumpkin soup?”Chester spoke again, his eyes filled with tenderness. “You still remember it, huh?”“I’ve always remembered some things. You’re the one who doesn’t remember.” Charity did not know why she said that.“Well…” Chester said with a low voice, “It was my fault–”“Enough.” Annoyed, Charity interrupted him, “Chester, I hate you, but I never wished for you to end up like this. All I hoped was that we’d live our own lives like two parallel lines. You shouldn’t have saved me…”“If I hadn’t saved you… you’d be dead.” Although Chester could not get up, his eyes were fixed on her. “I’ve lost you before… Charity’s death… I don’t wish to experience it again.”He knew full well that Charity was wronged and that Sarah caused the misunderstanding between Charity and him.He regretted his actions, but there was nothing he could do because he believed Charity was dead.“When I came looking for you on the highway… I’ve thought it over.
“All I know is that if Huxley took revenge against you just because of the video I sent you, I would never be able to forgive myself.”Chester pursed his lips imperceptibly.Charity was stunned for a moment. After she came to her senses, she asked, “According to Cathy, you were the one who informed her that Huxley might take revenge against me. What was that all about?”“Oh. Toby came to my house to look for me. He hinted that he incited Huxley to deal with you. He even tried to pull me into it, but I gave him… a punch.”At that, Chester’s Adam’s apple bobbed. “After all this talking, I’m thirsty. Can you feed me some water?”Charity found a glass on the bed cabinet. The glass was half filled with water, but it was already cold. She found a water dispenser and got some warm water. Then, she used a spoon to feed him water on his dry lips.Chester sipped on the water.Since Chester did not stop Charity, she felt the need to continue feeding him.Only after feeding him more than h
Chester shut his eyes.After half a minute, he heard the door of the ward shut.A while later, Shaun and Ken walked in together.“What did Charity say?” Shaun asked with a grin, “Considering you risked your life to save her heroically, she must be touched.” “No. She only said she no longer hates me and that we don’t owe each other anymore…”Shaun was stunned. “Is that all? How could it be? Is it because she saw your face–”“No. She’s not that sort of person.” Chester broke in and laughed. “This is good.”Shaun was at a loss for words.…Catherine was strolling around the park while holding Charity’s hand.“Do you feel better coming out for a walk after being in the ward for days?” Catherine asked with a smile. “Having said that, you might have to cut short the walk not only because the reporters may be hiding at the park but also because your body hasn’t fully recovered yet.”“Are there many reporters outside?”“Yes. Now, there might be reporters disguised as patients and
“Same here.” Charity said, “In fact, I’m different from Chester in certain aspects. I surely can’t sleep with someone I’m not interested in, but he can sleep with any woman to satisfy his needs. It has nothing to do with love.” “Chester’s not the only one. In fact, many men are the same. They can see love and needs as separate entities, but we can’t. Perhaps it’s because we can only do it with someone we love.”After some thought, Catherine said, “Since you can’t give him hope, it’s good you made it clear to him. However, how do you feel about Max?”“He’s nice. I feel relaxed when I’m with him. I’m thankful to him as well, but–”“But you’re now as calm as still water. This might either have to do with your illness or indifference to him,” Catherine interrupted her. “In that case, you’d better get your illness treated first. I think you’re still young, so there’s no need to rush into a relationship. Just take it slow.”After spending some time strolling around, Charity received a
Charity frowned and asked, “Huxley is already dead. What about the compensation–”The police officer sighed. “We’ve looked for Huxley’s wife and parents several times. In fact, the Todd family is pretty wealthy, but they’re reluctant to compensate at all on the grounds of Huxley’s death. The Todd family acts like a deadbeat, so it’s no wonder they raised such a sc*mbag.”“I heard Huxley earns over 100 million dollars every year, yet his family is so stingy when it comes to paying compensation of one million dollars. For some people, that miserly amount of money can save their lives,” the traffic officer could not help but grumble.Charity was not surprised at all. Most rich people were said to have a lower moral baseline compared to ordinary people. “According to the law, even if the perpetrator is dead, his or her family needs to pay compensation.”“Yeah, but this requires the victim’s appeal, and filing a lawsuit doesn’t take one or two days only. What’s more, the Todd family can
After the police officers left, Charity stood rooted to the ground for a while.Larissa, who was at the side, mumbled, “Oh, those poor victims. They’re innocent. But if it hadn’t been for Mr. Jewell, you would…”She then sighed at the end of the sentence. Charity darted a glance at Catherine. “After the police leave, can you please ask Shaun about it?”“You don’t have to say ‘please’. We’re good friends.”When Catherine headed upstairs, Shaun was talking to the police and traffic officers as an attorney.However, she did not bother Shaun. Only after the officers left did she ask, “Is the issue very troublesome?”“Chester’s driving license has been suspended, which isn’t a major issue. He can’t drive in his current condition anyway. I was the one who decided for him to pay more compensation to the victims in the accident.”Shaun bit his tongue before he continued, “Not only Charity’s life matters, but the ordinary people’s lives do too. By saying this, I hope you can–”“I unde
“Ha! Aren’t you overestimating me?” Max mocked. “I didn’t say that. You battled your way through the warzone, and now you’re in charge of The Lodge’s security,” Mrs. Langston said. “Your dad and I nurtured you painstakingly and witnessed you bring glory to the Langston family. Max, don’t make the wrong move. It wasn’t easy for you to come this far. Listen to me. I’ve already agreed for you to go on a blind date with a military officer’s daughter.”“Mom…” Max looked awkward. “Why did you decide on things without my permission? It’s too much.”“If I don’t force you, how long will you delay this for Eliza?” Mrs. Langston put on a stern face. “You might not be happy now, but you’ll thank me in the future.”“I don’t need to thank you. Eliza is amazing to me. I’m the one who’s not good enough for her.”Mrs. Langston was unconvinced. “Don’t be a fool. You two are from different worlds. Take Chester, for example. He’s now disabled from rescuing Eliza. A woman can’t possibly be indifferen
Larissa chatted with Mrs. Langston for a while before sending her off. After returning, she observed her daughter and said, “Is Mrs. Langston… trying to hint at something?”“Isn’t that obvious? Even you sensed it.” Charity smiled faintly. “Don’t blame her.” Larissa sighed. “If I were her, I might think the same too. Which parent doesn’t wish for their child to have a successful career? Our neighbor says they have a good son and that he’ll surely be a high-ranking officer. During festivities, the city and district higher-ups would always visit Mrs. Langston’s home, and the Langston couple would smile from ear to ear whenever they mention Max.”Charity found it funny. “I don’t blame her. I understand.”“Then…”“If Max can meet a suitable girl, I’ll sincerely wish him happiness.”Max had been treating her too well and helping her out a lot, so much that Charity felt guilty. She had thought about dating him properly after she recovered. However, after hearing from Mrs. Langsto