GoodNovelChapter 478 Tough Enough Just as Jack was about to step forward, Julian pushed him aside.
Even though Julian wore a hat, a mask, and different glasses, I still recognized him immediately. Seeing him again after so long, I suddenly felt tears welling up.
Julian sizedup, then let out a cold huff through his nose. "Congrats, did you meet the Grim Reaper?" I tried to smile, but the movement pulled at my stitches, makingwince in pain.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Okay, stop talking for now. You've got a pretty big wound. Don't move too much," Jack said, his eyes full of concern-maybe even a little pity.
I forced a smile, knowing exactly what he was feeling. They had removed my breast tissue.
For any woman, it was a pretty tragic thing.
Considering I was still quite young and that the cancer hadn't spread too much, they opted for a localized surgery. But now, after three relapses, there was really no other option.
Julian sighed. "Enough with the . The Grim Reaper probably gets annoyed seeing you always hanging around. As long as you take it easy, you should be fine. You'll still be here for a few decades. Maybe even long enough to helpwith my kids one day." He grinned, and I couldn't help but laugh. This time, I really laughed. Julian's eyes crinkled at the corners in a smile.
It was a bit hard to talk after the surgery, but I managed.
After a few more days of rest, I could eat again. Jack broughtthree or four meals a day, all of which he had cooked himself. Julian kept a close eye on me, making sure I wasn't sneaking anything I shouldn't eat. But when he saw Jack peel the third shrimp, he couldn't hold back anymore.
"Mr. McLennan, she just had surgery. She can only have three shrimp a day, max. Alright, that's enough shrimp for you today, Eva. I have no choice but to finish the rest for you." Jack shrugged and then fedthe last shrimp of the day. I reluctantly ate the last bite, feeling ridiculously awkward.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHonestly, I had turned Jack down a few times, but it seemed like he didn't understandat all.
Julian ate the remaining shrimp as he watched us, amused.
I cleared my throat, trying to change the subject. "How are you so free? Don't you need to go back?" "I chere for academic research. Your case from back then was a success, so I'm giving a lecture about it, Julian replied nonchalantly.
His phone buzzed, and he showedthe screen. When I saw Alisa's name, my heart skipped a beat. Julian answered the call right in front of me.
"Lisa, don't worry. There aren't any women around me. You're the only one who can keepin checke Don't worry, alright? I'll bring whatever you want." I couldn't hear what Alisa said on the other end, but I saw Julian grow quiet. Finally, he muttered, "Got it." He hung up and turned back to me. "She said you love the shrimp from here, so she wantsto bring sback to offer you at your 'grave."" I glanced at the shrimp on the table, and my eyes stung.
Jack immediately handeda tissue. I sniffled, just managing to hold back my tears.
"You two really are alike. She cries every tshe talks about you. You wouldn't believe it, but when she thought you died... she nearly fainted. I almost told her the truth right then." en
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