Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
Surprisingly… all he wanted was that.
“That’s right. That’s all I want.” Jovan closed his eyes, longing clear on his face. “We’ll find a secluded place away from everyone and live a peaceful life.”
“Er…” Flossie was slightly stunned. Jovan wasn’t a stupid man, and he was considered pretty crafty to have been able to scheme and snatch H Group in the end. However, in the end, he was just a lovestruck fool. He had done so much to get here, but all he wanted was to lead a quiet life with her.
He was clearly an antagonist, but why wasn’t he ruthless and cruel like one?
Jovan continued humbly, “Don’t worry, I just want you to live a quiet life with me. I won’t force you if you’re unwilling to do other stuff.”
Flossie retorted, “Do you think you can?”
Jovan said softly, “You won’t know unless you give me a chance.”
When Flossie saw his gaze growing hungry, she quickly changed the topic. “It sounds like the price is pretty reasonable. I’ll think about it.”
After all, she planned to disappear from Halston’s life the day he recovered, and let him be with Seraphina.
“Okay, I’ll give you three minutes to consider. I want a definite answer by then.” Jovan suppressed his joy and pretended to be calm. Three minutes later, Jovan inquired eagerly, “Have you thought it through? Are you willing to leave with me?”
Flossie bit her lip. Although it had only been three minutes, it was enough for her to think it over carefully. “I’ll go with you, but… I have one small request.”
“What’s your request?” Jovan was in a good mood as he stared at Flossie with bright eyes. He thought excitedly, ‘Yes! She promised me! She agreed to it!’
He felt like he had finally gained victory after eighteen years of fighting; it was an indescribable feeling. He was more than willing to grant her wish – he would give her the moon if she asked him to.
“I can go with you, but I have to be with Halston until he’s fully recovered and can see again,” she explained firmly. That was her original plan – it would not change because of anything.
Jovan’s gaze instantly dulled, and he scoffed, “Hmph! How are you going to do that? Do you want to use your blood to heal him again? You’re so weak that you can’t even stand, how much blood do you even have to give?”
“How… How do you know?” Surprise flashed in her eyes. She had never told him anything about the medicine.
“Your body is weak, and there are bloody wounds on both of your wrists. Other than my dear blind cousin, any sensible person would know.” Jovan grabbed her arms and looked at the wounds on her wrists, anger and grief overwhelming him. “Flossie, are you out of your mind? He doesn’t even remember you, but you risk your life to save him. What do you want?”
“I just want peace of mind.” She looked down and said softly. If she and Halston were not destined to be together, the least she could do was ensure his happiness for the rest of his life. Hence, she wanted to stay with him until he recovered. She also wanted to protect his business for him and find him a woman who truly loved him…
Once she had accomplished this, she could leave him without any worries.
“Well, you might get your peace of mind, but I certainly won’t. ” Jovan’s features became tense as he said solemnly, “I can’t promise you that. I want you to leave with me right away and not sacrifice yourself for him again.”
“Well, then we can’t reach a deal. You can leave now.” Flossie said stubbornly, and tried to get out of bed to ask Margaret about Halston’s condition.
Halston’s body had just recovered. She could not stop the medicine, and she did not know how long she had been in a coma. She didn’t know if the blood she provided earlier was sufficient.
Jovan blocked her way, agitated. “Be clear. What do you mean? Do you regret it? You don’t want to go with me now?
“I was clear enough. I can’t leave him be, and I’ll have to kill everyone who tries to stop me.” Her eyes turned cold as she spoke.
“You… You!” Jovan frowned deeply, feeling defeated. He would have no way out regardless of how meticulous and comprehensive his plan was, as long as he bumped into a stubborn person like her.
“Okay, I won’t stop you. If you must stay with him, I’ll stay with you. However, you must go with me the moment he recovers!” He gritted his teeth as he spoke. It was the biggest compromise he could make. His initial arrogance was gone, and now, he seemed rather pitiful. He wanted to kick himself for agreeing to it.
Flossie stared at his flushed face, and after a few seconds, she nodded. “Deal!”
She could not understand his stubbornness just the way he failed to understand hers, but the one thing they had in common was… they did not want to have any regrets.
Meanwhile, Margaret was brewing medicine for Flossie in the room. She was frowning deeply as she murmured, “Sir, Madam, please watch over Miss Flossie so she’ll be safe and sound. It’s my fault that I made such a useless prescription…
I made her suffer a lot!”
As she watched the fire for the medicine, she was engulfed with deep remorse. The prescription that her old father, whom she had cut off all ties with, created was indeed miraculously effective. However, its side effects were pretty strong.
During the three days that Miss Flossie was unconscious, the ingredient that she prepared for Halston had been used up. Consequently, his condition grew worse, and he could not even get out of bed now. Margaret came up with a lot of methods, but they were all futile. She could not pinpoint the reason either. However, she did not dare to inform Flossie about this. If not, she would make a big scene.
“Margaret!” Flossie snuck up behind Margaret and tried to spook her. When Margaret turned around, Flossie grinned at her. “Were you scared?”
Something was weighing on Margaret, so of course, she was frightened. “Miss Flossie, you scared me! Thank goodness you’re finally awake. Come and take this medicine.” She poured the medicine she had just brewed into a palm-sized bowl, then blew on it to cool it down. She then handed it to
Flossie.
However, Flossie was in no mood to consume the medicine. She asked immediately, “How is Halston doing? Is his medicine done? Is the ingredient enough? If not, you can take more from me.” As she spoke, she rolled her sleeves up.
“No, we can’t do that. Do you think your blood is tap water? You can’t keep giving it away,” Jovan entered the room and pushed Flossie’s arms down sternly. He then urged, “Take the medicine first. He’s fine at the moment, so you don’t have to worry about him.”
“Really?” Flossie was doubtful so she looked at Margaret for confirmation.
“Umm…” Margaret was at a loss for words. She was an honest person by nature, so she could not lie easily like Jovan. However, she could not bear to tell Flossie the truth either.
Flossie immediately sensed that something was wrong.” Margaret, tell me the truth. What’s wrong with Halston?”
She felt that something was amiss the moment she woke up just now. Jovan and the other employees in the sanatorium had said nothing about Halston, and even Margaret was hesitant now.
“He, he…” Margaret looked at Jovan helplessly as if asking for his opinion. She felt that the only person who could persuade Flossie was him.
“He’s blind, what could possibly happen to him? He just needs to eat and rest. People will serve him. You should worry about yourself first, so hurry up and take the medicine. ” Jovan explained calmly.
“Something’s wrong. Where is he? I want to go and see him!” Flossie demanded.
Margaret was left with no choice but to expose the truth since Flossie refused to take the medicine. “He’s resting in bed in the west wing. His condition wasn’t very good during the few days that you were in a coma. We didn’t want you to worry, so we didn’t tell you.”
“Didn’t he recover well? Why did his condition worsen?” Without thinking, Flossie stumbled her way towards the west wing.
Jovan smacked his forehead and shot Margaret an annoyed glance. “I asked you to hide it from her.”
After that, he ran after Flossie.
When Flossie arrived at the west wing, she heard the sound of glass breaking from a room nearby.
“Get lost! I don’t need your pity!” Someone roared, and soon, two nurses came running out of the room, sobbing pitifully.
“What’s the matter?” Flossie asked them.
“Miss Ellsworth, you’re awake? That’s wonderful…” The nurses looked at her like she was their saviour, and immediately begged her, “Please go and advise Mr. Guajardo. His current condition isn’t very good, but he’s refusing to eat or drink. He even prohibited us from taking care of him and drove us out. If this continues, I’m afraid he’ll die of thirst or hunger.”
“He doesn’t eat or drink?” Flossie frowned, and thought wearily, ‘Why is he throwing a tantrum like a child?”
She told the two nurses, “Okay, you can go now. Leave this to me.”
“Thank you very much, Miss Ellsworth. Please be careful. Mr. Guajardo has been in a bad mood lately.” The young women told Flossie gratefully.
Flossie walked past a spacious and comfortable garden before arriving at the door of Halston’s room. As she pushed it open gently, an ornament flew past her head.
“Don’t you understand? I asked you to get lost. Stop bothering me!” Halston screamed as he leaned against the bed, his pale face looking furious.
Flossie had never seen Halston lose control of himself like this. Others might be scared, but her heart ached for him. Clearly, this man was filled with despair.