Chapter76 Menu She clutched Lennonâs hand tightly, crying uncontrollably, âLenny, did I mess everything up? Everyone was having such a good time today, and then I had this accident... Lenny, am I being a burden?â
âDonât say that.â Lennonâs eyes filled with compassion.
She was like a sister to him, even though not by blood.
âItâs okay, Lennonâs voice soft and soothing, calming her, âweâll get Ñо the hospital real soon.
Lauryn sniffled tears still streaming down her face, Lenny, your being here makes the pain a little easier to bear Lennon gently stroked her head. Iâll always be here for you, as your brother,â
At the hospital.
The doctor took Xârays and checked Lauryn.
Her injuries were mild a fractured tailbone, soft tissue damage, a slight elbow dislocation, and scrapes, but no internal injuries.
The doctor said her fracture was stable and she would Tecover month of hospital After treatment, the nurse her painkiller, and Lauryn, who had complained of pain, calmed down.
Mariela followed them to the hospital and reached the ward door, hearing Laurynâs whiny voice with Lennon inside.
a deliberately cute voice, Lenny, Iâve got this cast on and canât eat by myself. Will you feed me?â
She put on Mariela paused.
She hesitated She thought maybe this wasnât the right time to go in Lennon replied, I get a nurse.â
Lauryn insisted her voice still clingy, âNo. I only want you to feed me. Donât you Want to feed me, Lenny?â
Lennon spoke gently but firmly, âLauryn, youâre not a child anymore, and I have a girlfriend now, Marie and I are nearly engaged, so itâs best we avoid any misunderstandingsâ
Marielaâs hear skipped a beat She didnât expect Lennon to refuse Lauryn for her sake.
Upon hearing this, Laurynâs voice changed, getting sharper but louder, âSeriously? So now I have to stay away from you too?
Lenny, Marielaâs the one who made me fall off the horse, and instead of helping me out, youâre just gonna leave me stranded because of her?â
Mariela turned to leave.
She didnât want to intrude and end up feeling humiliated in this situation.
Since Lauryn didnât like her, there was no need to enter.
Lennonâs voice showed a hint of frustration âLauryn, Ive said this before, Marie is going to be my wife. I really donât want you to talk about her like that when Iâm around.â
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