"Daniel, I admit that I'm not exactly enthusiastic about taking care of you in the hospital."Rebecca stared intently at Daniel and expressed her feelings in a straightforward way."If I've made you unhappy in any way during this period, you can tell me directly. You don't have to risk your own health."Having gone through all those things in the past, Rebecca acknowledged that she couldn't be as devoted to Daniel as she was three years ago. Back then, her life revolved around him.If it were three years ago, she would have stayed by his bedside every day after finding out he was injured and hospitalized. She would be worried about him constantly.Even if she wasn't the cause of his injury, she would have willingly endured the hardships of accompanying him in the hospital. Even if he were injured because of someone else, like Jessica, she wouldn't have minded.But times had changed.Before loving anyone else, she wanted to love herself first.A broken glass couldn't be fixed.
Just as Maxwell had told Ryan earlier, he wasn't seeking his forgiveness. "The passing of our grandfather was largely my fault, so I won't argue with you about that. If you want to scold me or throw a few punches to vent your anger, I won't fight back. However, I believe this isn't a reason I can't pursue Becca." Ryan raised his gaze and looked at Ryan earnestly."Given the current situation in our family, I don't think there will be another occasion where I need to abandon my family. Moreover, even if such a situation were to arise in the future, I believe the Johnsons will take good care of Becca.""You ..."As Ryan listened to what Maxwell said, he couldn't help feeling that Maxwell was too selfish.How could he speak about the potential consequences of abandoning Rebecca in such a solemn manner? He didn't even bother to consider her feelings.Ryan couldn't decide if he was hypocritical or genuinely straightforward! Maxwell seemed to sense Ryan's thoughts. He said calmly,
Back in the hospital, the ward fell into an eerie silence after the Jenkins siblings left.The atmosphere was strangely tense.Rebecca broke the silence first. She apologized to Daniel. "I'm sorry, I didn't consider your feelings, and that's my fault. I know I haven't been in the best mood around you these past few days. If you're planning to leave the hospital because of this, I'll arrange for a caregiver to take care of you and have your meals delivered. Would that be okay?"She tried to keep her tone as calm as possible. From Daniel's perspective, it could be frustrating to have someone who looked reluctant to be around him all the time.But from her perspective, she couldn't force herself to wear a smile every day. So, she suggested a compromise of hiring someone to care for him. She hadn't considered his feelings thoroughly. Since her grandfather was in the hospital, she thought she might as well take care of Daniel, too.Regardless of the situation, she still hoped for
Rebecca didn't avoid his gaze. One of her hands was still on the doorknob. Her tone remained unchanged as she spoke, "Your lips are peeling. Remember to drink some water later. If it's too troublesome, ask Ryan to help you with a cotton swab."With that, she left the ward.She gently closed the door, and it made a soft click.Daniel was still in a daze inside the room.He blinked and touched his peeling lips. He felt a slight pain, but he didn't move his hand away. Instead, he smiled faintly.Ryan walked into the room just in time to witness this. He looked like a TV character smiling foolishly with his head bandaged. Those who knew him knew he got burned, but those who didn't would think he had some mental issues."Danny, are you okay?"Staring at the dazed Daniel, Ryan dared not step in. He stood at the door and looked at Daniel in disgust."What did Ms. Johnson say to you? You had that 'don't mess with me' expression just a moment ago, and now you're all smiles. Aren't you
Rebecca focused on eating.Sam quietly leaned in. "Becca, why don't you come back to Riverwood with me for a few days?"Rebecca, who was biting into her food, was stunned. She didn't expect Sam to say this. "Sam, are you in your right mind?"Hadn't they agreed that she would stay in Rookfort?Sam seemed persistent. He cast a glance at her. His expression wasn't very pleasant. "Do you really have to stay in Rookfort?" Of course, she had to.She didn't plan to go to the hospital anymore. Even if Daniel was displeased, he wouldn't say anything.She mainly didn't want to leave because of Liam.Liam came all the way from Riverwood just to try their food. She couldn't possibly change her mind and follow Sam back just like that.She didn't want to offend Liam.Rebecca didn't know what was bothering Sam. But she assumed it was because he cared about her and was reluctant to leave her alone. She smiled and jokingly offered him a piece of spare rib."If you're so reluctant to leave m
"I ..."Rebecca gazed at him. She didn't know how to respond. She had considered giving things a try with Maxwell, but she felt that something was missing in the past few days. So, she didn't know how to reply just yet.Seeing her hesitation, Maxwell smiled warmly. "Becca, you don't have to rush to give me an answer. Can we continue being friends for now?"Rebecca couldn't refuse this tentative request. She also hoped to become friends with Maxwell. She felt that she could learn something from him during their time together.He was somewhat similar to Albert. He also taught her how to avoid making mistakes, but they weren't exactly the same.After hanging out with him for the past few days, Rebecca didn't mind getting closer to Maxwell.Sometimes, they would chat about trivial matters, such as her studio. Surprisingly, she had gained some insight from him.He was always polite and considerate. He never made her feel uncomfortable. Rebecca sometimes wondered why she des
"Sam, can you slow down a bit?"Rebecca could keep up with Sam's pace, but being dragged by the back of her collar didn't feel good. Hearing her somewhat aggrieved voice, Sam couldn't help but curse internally. "Slow down? Slow down my foot! How can you not learn your lesson and fall in love with another guy so quickly after all that has happened? You two sure look close. He's clearly a liar!"Although he was berating her in his mind, Sam halted his steps in response to her plea."Becca, you really need to be more cautious. Haven't you suffered enough from getting fooled by Daniel? It hasn't been that long, and you're already interested in another man? Do you even know what kind of guy he is?"Sam stood in front of her and lectured her out of concern. Their shadows stretched out under the dim lamplight. The difference in their heights made it look like one of them was enveloping the other. Rebecca didn't expect Sam to say these things to her. It took her a while to process it
Jessica ... died?Rebecca was in shock for a while.She hadn't paid much attention to news about Jessica after reading about her accident the last time. To her, everything that happened in Riverwood was a fleeting dream.But she couldn't simply ignore the experiences she had and the people she met.This news stirred up emotions within her.She turned to Daniel.Sensing her gaze, Daniel, who was still eating, raised his eyes to look at her. There was a hint of foolishness in his dark eyes. Rebecca hesitated for a moment and couldn't help but speak, "She ... Are you okay?"Daniel only glanced briefly at the TV in the room. He then continued eating as if the dishes on the table were more important than the news being broadcast.Rebecca suddenly felt she might have overstepped.Daniel and Jessica's issues were none of her business.He used to care for her deeply. Yet, he seemed unfazed now.Whether it was because of what happened at the wedding or for other reasons, it had n