Chapter 5
Chapter 9
Linda quickly bent down to pick up the report, but before she could even look at it. Yuri grabbed it from her. She stared at the big, bold letters that read “End Stage Liver Cancer,” nearly losing her balance in shock James’s face went from disbelief to denial “Liver cancer at an advanced stage) Impossiblet I don’t believe it. This must be fake.”
I rolled my eyes. “Ex hubby, are you acting in a TV drama? Why would I lie about something like this? What do I have to gain from fooling you? You can just go to the hospital and confirm it.”
James was momentarily speechless, fuming with anger.
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I took the opportunity to keep talking. “Not possible? How’s that not possible? Your liver was already in bad shape. I told you not to drink, but
Tras nagging. It’s not just you I’m puzzled too. How could the condition have worsened so quickly? Were you hiding away and drinking with your
The—love?”
Seeing that James was about to take his anger out on Linda, she quickly interjected, “James, so what if it’s liver cancer? You can still get a transplant. We have the same blood type. Tomorrow we’ll go claim the prize, and then we’ll find the best specialist. I’ll donate my liver to you!”
She turned to look at me. “Do you really think this will make James regret it? You’re dreaming. James is a billionaire. Even if his liver is shot, or even if every organ fails, he can live just fine.”
“Instead of worrying about James, you should think about yourself. Take care of your health. If you get sick, you won’t be able to afford treatment and will just have to wait to die.”
ut his arm around her as they left.
It seemed that Linda’s offer to donate her liver to James satisfied him, because he actually smiled and put
Yuri sighed in relief, spat on the ground, and followed them out.
Chapter 10
Chapter 10
