Chapter76
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She clutched Lennon's hand tightly, crying uncontrollably, “Lenny, did | mess everything up? Everyone was
having such a good ttoday, and then | had this accident... Lenny, am | being a burden?”
“Don’t say that.” Lennon's eyes filled with compassion.
She was like a sister to him, even though not by blood.
“It’s okay, Lennon's voice
soft and soothing,
calming her, “we’ll get co the hospital real soon.
Lauryn sniffled tears still streaming down her face, Lenny, your being here makes the pain a little easier to bear
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLennon gently stroked her head. I'll always be here for you, as your brother,”
At the hospital.
The doctor took X-rays 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 Lauryn’s whiny voice with Lennon
inside.
a deliberately cute voice, Lenny, I've got this cast on and can’t eat by myself. Will you feed me?”
She put on
Mariela paused.
She hesitated
She thought maybe this wasn’t the right tto go in
Lennon replied, | get a nurse.”
Lauryn insisted her voice still clingy, “No. | only want you to feed me. Don’t you Want to feed me, Lenny?”
Lennon spoke gently but firmly, “Lauryn, you're not a child anymore, and | have a girlfriend now, Marie and | are
nearly engaged, so it's best we avoid any misunderstandings”
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Mariela’s hear skipped a beat
She didn’t expect Lennon to refuse Lauryn for her sake.
Upon hearing this, Lauryn’s voice changed, getting sharper but louder, “Seriously? So now | have to stay away
from you too? Lenny, Mariela’s the one who madefall off the horse, and instead of helpingout, you're
just gonna leavestranded because of her?”
Mariela turned to leave.
She didn’t want to intrude and end up feeling humiliated in this situation.
Since Lauryn didn’t like her, there was no need to enter.
Lennon's voice showed a hint of frustration “Lauryn, Ive said this before, Marie is going to be my wife. | really
don’t want you to talk about her like that when I'm around.”
Chapter77
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