Chapter 38

Seeing no response from Jack, Ryan continued to speak as he walked toward them and stood beside Serena as he said, " Only if she also loves you, your actions and words are understandable. But when she never loved you to begin with, then what's the point of forcing yourself upon her?"

Hearing a familiar voice, Nichole who had been unconscious all the time suddenly mumbled a word in a lifeless voice, " Ryan! "

Hearing his name from Nichole's mouth Ryan immediately rushed towards her. He was stunned to see her condition and tears fell from his eyes. He immediately covered her half-naked body with the comforter lying beside her. He held her cheeks and said to her in a hoarse voice, " Open your eyes, Nichole. See, I am here. Talk to me, Nichole."

But she didn't respond to him, rather she started coughing. Suddenly blood started coming out of her mouth. Ryan was dumbfounded for a second, then he lifted her and hugged her tightly as he cried saying, " No, you couldn't do this Nichole. Even t