Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“Alright, thanks Mrs. Walker, and sorry for the trouble.” Flossie looked at the woman gratefully. She used to be her mother’s best friend after all. ‘If Mom was still alive, she probably would look as peaceful and content as her.’
“Oh child, there’s no need to be so polite with me. Go get some rest. We still have a lot of time, so we’ll talk some other day,” Yulia replied as she stared at the woman sympathetically. She seemed as if she had a lot to say, but it could only be expressed through a silent hug in the end.
Led by the sanatorium staff, Flossie passed the exquisite courtyard and arrived at their designated suite.
Since the sedative hadn’t worn off, Halston was naturally still unconscious. Hence, they just gently placed him on the large bed within the suite.
Flossie scanned her surroundings and noticed the rustic furnishings, along with the abundant greenery. It was indeed as Yulia had described, this was quite a comfortable environment, one that felt like home.
She then opened up the windows, allowing the gentle night breeze to brush through the white curtains. The fresh air felt as if it had been tinted by rain, gently arousing her senses and cleansing her fatigued body and soul.
“Phew, that feels great!” As she faced the lovely scenery, Flossie spread her arms, embracing the nice breeze and relaxing completely. It had been quite a long time since she was able to rest like this. She seldom was able to stop and take in the scenery and the breeze, or merely enjoy a cup of coffee.
Time felt as if it had slowed down, as everything around her became slower.
After a while, Flossie approached the bed. Seeing the man still sleeping soundly made her feel somewhat amused.
“Aren’t you a little too weak, Halston? It’s just some sedatives, but you’re still sleeping! Hey, don’t tell me you died in your sleep when you survived that fall.” She laid next to him, greedily gazing at his handsome face like an addict.
‘His face was always so intimidating when he’s awake, so no one ever dares to come near him because of that. But… when he’s asleep, he’s just like a little child. He’s so cute that I can’t help but get close to him. Ugh, what a contradictory existence!’
“You could have just admitted that you’re a weakling, you know? Why did you have to act tough and jump down such a deep river? It’s not like you’re some reckless teenager, but you surely do act like one!” The woman continued rambling on while Halston remained asleep, making one joke after another.
“Tsk tsk, it’s a good thing you only hurt your head and limbs. If something happened to your face, I wouldn’t like you anymore. Oh, just look at those perfect features…” Flossie couldn’t help but get lost in her own desires, placing her hand on the man’s cheek and caressing him softly.
“Dang, your face is smooth as usual. How can you have better skin than most women? I’m honestly impressed!” Flossie murmured appreciatively as she touched the man’s face.
Halston normally would act like a ferocious beast, refusing to allow anyone into his heart. Yet now, he just seemed like a tame little kitten, and wouldn’t fight back no matter how she caressed him.
Just as she was getting addicted to it, Halston suddenly opened his eyes and jumped up, pinning Flossie under him in the blink of an eye.
His long, slender fingers wrapped around the woman’s neck harshly. As he continued tightening his grip, he growled, “I’m a weakling to you, huh? And you could just shove me into a bag after knocking me out, huh?! You damned woman, how dare you?!”
“You…!” Flossie coughed and choked. Her lovely neck looked rather fragile, as if one could snap it if they used just a little force.
The man was using so much of his strength that it was starting to suffocate her. Her face was flushing dark red, and she was unable to utter a single word. Truthfully, her martial skills were more than enough to deal with Halston, who was heavily injured at the time. However, she did not resist, and was instead quite happy to see the man’s aggressive state since it showed that he was still willing to fight for himself.
‘As long as he refuses to admit defeat, there is a possibility that he’ll get better!’
“Tell me… What is your purpose?!” Halston demanded an answer coldly as he let go of her, just as she was about to take her last breath. It seemed that he had given up on the idea of murdering the woman.
Flossie immediately gasped for air, and the redness in her cheeks faded. She then burst into genuine laughter. “See? That’s more like it! Halston Guajardo, the CEO of H Group, the ruler of Beach City, is back!”
“Are you mad? I almost killed you. Were you not afraid at all?” Halston pulled his brows together, his bright orbs staring at her blankly. His appearance was hauntingly beautiful. He had initially been confused, and the woman’s laughing only made him feel more suspicious.
“Of course not! Because I know you wouldn’t kill me, and I would never do the same to you. I don’t have any agenda against you.” Flossie took a deep breath and stared at the man lovingly, hoping she could freeze this moment forever.
The warm lighting made his perfectly sculpted face appear much more softer, the few strands of hair hanging in front of his forehead only enhancing his elegance further.
Flossie slowly reached out and patted his shadow on the wall, pretending it was him. She even tried to ‘help’ brush his hair back.
“That’s why you should tell me what your purpose is.” Halston frowned deeply, still questioning her. He didn’t lack common sense or empathy, so he was able to feel the silent kindness this woman was showing him.
If she had truly wanted to kill him, she had many chances to do so throughout the night. Instead, she brought him to a high-end sanatorium, and insisted on curing him. Such ‘kindness’ was making him feel even more uneasy than the possibility of her wanting to kill him right then and there.
After all, people normally wouldn’t do such grand favors for free, and he doubted that she didn’t want anything from him.
“Simple, I just want to help you regain your sight, and give you a second chance at a normal life,” Flossie replied clearly.
This made Halston feel even more doubtful. “What is our relationship? Why would you put in so much effort just to treat me? Don’t you know the consequences of transferring me to another place in secret?”
“I don’t care as long as you can get better.” Flossie said, determined. She knew that if Seraphina or Francine found out about her actions, she would have to take quite a heavy fall. However, Margaret mentioned that they needed him to be in a completely secluded area if he were to receive proper treatment.
With no other choice, she merely decided to improvise.
“Hmph, and yet you still refuse to reveal our relation to each other. No matter how generous and kind you’re being, all of this is just too odd for me to trust you.”
The only person Halston could trust right now, was Seraphina. Hence, his tone was frigid when he spoke to Flossie. “As long as you send me back to Seraphina’s side, I can consider letting you off.”
“Sorry, I won’t agree to that.” Flossie stood up and patted his shoulder with a light smile. “You’re mine now. Now that you’re my prisoner baby, whatever I say, goes. Don’t try to escape or contact anyone. I won’t forgive you if you do that, and you wouldn’t want any punishments, now would you?”
“Damn it!” Halston exploded, as no one dared to speak to him in such a cocky manner.
‘To think… To think she called me a prisoner baby?! I’d rather she end my life than humiliate me like this!’
“If that’s the case, then let us perish together!” The man snarled and lunged at her. Despite this, he failed to land even a single punch. With no vision and injured limbs, he ended up falling into Flossie’s embrace instead.
“Pfft, it’s getting late, baby. It’s not time for you to give yourself to me. I’ll… I’ll come show you some love some other day, okay?” Flossie tried her best to hold in her laughter, patting the man’s head as if he were a small puppy.
She then placed a blanket over him and continued, “Be good and get some sleep. I’m just in the next room, so if you need anything, just call me!”
“Flossie Ellsworth! I’ll kill you!” Halston shouted hysterically, uncaring of his usual cold and elegant image. He finally realized that he was the epitome of one who had fallen from grace.
‘What have I ever done to deserve this?!’
The next day, as warm rays of sunlight shone through the large windows, the air was filled with the light fragrance of nature.
Flossie did some stretching after a good night’s rest, which drastically relieved some stress and exhaustion.
‘Greenwood Sanatorium sure is one of the top ten best sanatoriums in the world. It really is a great place to rejuvenate! It’s like all my negative emotions cease to exist just by staying here! Man, it’s not even a stretch to say that my lifespan would increase by ten years if I stayed here for another month!’
The woman then changed into some casual clothes and washed up, preparing to check up on Halston right after.
Technically speaking, she was living in the same suite as Halston, and their rooms were merely separated by a hollow wall.
It was designed specifically for the convenience of caring for the patient, as the caretaker would be able to keep their distance while being close enough to hear the patient’s immediate condition.
“Are you up, my little prisoner baby?” She teased as she entered Halston’s room, only to be absolutely stunned.
The large room was empty, and the man was nowhere to be found!
Anxiousness creeped into Flossie’s heart instantly. ‘This is weird, it’s so early in the morning, and that guy is in an unfamiliar place! Besides, he’s blind, so where could he have run off to?!’
She swung the door open as she intended to look for the man, bumping right into the vice dean.
“Good morning, Flossie. You’re up early. Did you have a good rest?” Yulia asked with a gentle smile.
She then pointed towards the employee behind her, who was pushing a white cart. “I had the dietary department make some nutritious breakfast according to both of your physical conditions. Quick, have a taste.”
Flossie, unfortunately, was in no mood for this, her expression sorrowful. “Thanks, Mrs. Walker, but I have a bigger issue to deal with now.”
“Don’t panic. What is the problem? Can I help?”
“Well…” Flossie seemed conlifted, uncertain if she should tell the truth. After all, it was embarrassing to admit that she couldn’t keep an eye on a seriously injured, blind man. It was no different from admitting to her sheer incompetence.