Chapter 23
Chapter 23
“You remembered everything.”
Tears blurred my vision. I bit my lip, trying not to let them fall.
But I couldn’t hold them back anymore. All the grievances from these years erupted at once.
“Nathan, you’ve always remembered every promise you made me. But when I asked you that day, you said you didn’t remember. You just talked about giving me company shares…”
“I thought you’d never leave me. I thought no matter what happened, you’d never leave me. I was too arrogant. I forgot about all your sacrifices over the years. I forgot everything you did for the company! Do you remember what I used to say? Without you, I’d die, and so would the company! That’s what Nathan from years ago said. And now, I still mean it-without you, I really will die, and the company won’t survive either.”
“So what?” I wiped the tears from my face and looked at him expressionlessly. “What does any of that have to do with me? Nathan, today was the last time I’ll ever help you. From now on, whether you live or die has nothing to do with me! In my heart, you’re less than a stranger to me now. I won’t care about you anymore. Take care of yourself.”
As I turned to leave, I saw Marcus standing in the doorway.
He stood there with his right arm in a cast and bandages, a gentle smile on his face.
Seeing him, I rushed over immediately, tears flowing again.
‘Marcus, are you okay? You scared me to death!”
‘I’m fine, silly. Why are you crying?”
He raised his hand, his rough fingertips touching my cheek.
‘I was afraid something would happen to you. If you’d gotten hurt, I never would have forgiven myself.”
‘But here I am, standing right in front of you. So stop crying.”
Marcus stroked my hair gently: “Though I am pretty hungry, and I probably won’t be able to take care of myself for a while. If
someone could help me-”
I’ll cook for you. I’ll take care of you.”
Really?”
He raised an eyebrow. “Looks like good deeds really are rewarded.”
‘Let’s go. I’ll cook dinner at your place.”
I helped him toward the door. Nathan called out one more time.
‘Jade, don’t go. Please don’t leave me alone.”
This time, I ignored him completely and left with Marcus without looking back.
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Marcus’s kitchen was spacious. I put the vegetables and ribs we’d picked out at the supermarket on the counter, tied on an apron, and started cooking.
Marcus sat on the sofa, trying to reach for a glass on the coffee table with his left hand. His hand slipped and the glass fell to the floor, shattering.
“Are you okay? Did you want some water?”
I rushed over, poured him a glass of water, and held it to his lips.
“The doctor said your hand needs at least a month to heal. If you need anything you can’t reach, just ask me to help.”
He took a few sips, then smiled: “What, you want me to be completely helpless for the next month?”
“What’s wrong with being helpless for a little while? You need to rest properly. Just sit still-I’ll clean up this glass so you don’t get
hurt.”
After sweeping up the glass, I hurried back to cooking.
When I brought the finished meal to the table, Marcus looked at the spread of dishes and raised his eyebrows.
“I had no idea you were such a good cook.”
I handed him a bowl. “Go ahead, try it. See if you like the taste.”
“Sure.”
Marcus picked up his chopsticks but had trouble gripping food properly with his unsteady grip.
I reached out and took the chopsticks from him. “Let me help. Try this rib.”
I held the rib to his lips. After tasting it, he gave me a thumbs up.
“Delicious. I’d give your cooking a perfect ten.”
“Really? I’m glad you like it. Eat more.”
“Let me try again myself.”
He picked up the chopsticks again. This time he managed better, steadily picking up a rib.
Seeing sauce on the corner of his mouth, I couldn’t help but smile. I grabbed a napkin and wiped it off.
‘Eat slower-no one’s competing with you. Look at the mess you’re making…”
As my finger brushed the corner of his lips, Marcus suddenly stopped eating.
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Lucia Morh is a passionate storyteller who brings emotions to life through her words. When she’s not writing, she finds peace nurturing her garden.
