บททั้งหมดของ Saved To Be A Substitute: บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

Lillian's POV“Dr. Kennedy seems like the type who detests lateness, so let me get you into the bathroom quickly,” He said, reaching for my hand. “No!” I pulled my hand back, a warmth rising in my cheeks. “I don't need you to do that…”His facial expression softened as he studied me, “It wouldn't feel right for me to be here, while you struggle alone in the bathroom."I swallowed hard, “I understand, but it wouldn't be appropriate for you to bathe me,” The words seemed awkward as they left my mouth, but bathing me seemed too close, too personal. “Oh,” He murmured, his hands dropping to his sides. “I'm sorry, I didn't mean to overstep.”“No, you didn't overstep," I said softly. “You are just trying to be considerate. I appreciate that,” I said, smiling softly. He nodded, then said, “I'll call a nurse to help you. Will that be okay?" “A female nurse, please,” I quickly added, hoping he would understand my hesitation. “Of course," He replied, flashing me a reassuring smile. “Give me

Lilian's POV. I was wheeled to a room, and there I met a doctor. I guessed he was the physiotherapist. He looked quite young, younger than I expected. “Good morning, Miss Lillian,” He flashed a friendly smile. “I hope you had a great night,” Recalling the night I had almost made my head spin. There was nothing great about it except my stroll with Alexander. “It was good,” I lied through my teeth. “Okay,” He smiled. “My name is Dr. Nathan Kennedy, and I'll be your physiotherapist. We are going to be seeing ourselves a lot and I hope that our efforts together will bring exceptional results. “I hope so too,” I sighed. “Good,” He grinned. “Now, let's get you on the bed.” Alexander took me to the bed and laid me gently on it. “This is supposed to be a private session, but if you want Mr. McQueen to be here with you, then I can permit that,” He said. I glanced at Alexander, and I knew that I needed him. I felt very nervous and didn't want to be alone. “I woul

Alexander's POV.My heart broke at her words. I knew how hurt she was, but I never thought she would be so determined to not live with anyone again.Damn you, Dustin!"Are you sure about that?" I asked."You know, life can be very unpredictable. I never thought that I would be able to walk again, and neither did I imagine getting the opportunity to watch the sunset. But here I am," She smiled.Her words sort of had this hidden meaning, which gave me a newfound hope."So, that means you may fall in love again!?""Yes," She nodded."So, you would like to fall in love with someone like me." I spouted, and she nodded again. "Why don't you fall in love with me instead?""What did you say?" She asked, a bit distracted by the sun."Nothing. I just said that the sun looks like a moving image behind the water. It's so pretty," I lied, refusing to repeat what I had said before."You're right." She giggled.We stayed silent afterward. But while she had focused on the sunset, I was staring at her

Alexander's POV"Alexander, Jessica may no longer be with us. But I expected you to keep that vow at least for a long time before running into the arms of another woman!" She added, her voice sharp."It's just been three years..." She reminded me. "That's a short time to move on from someone you claimed to dearly love."Her words stung me. She didn't know half of what I had been through. I understood that she was Jessica's mother and must feel hurt by her daughter's demise, but I held the blame for it."I love Jessica," I muttered, turning to her. "Not a day has passed without me longing for her. I still can't accept that she's gone. So don't talk like I have moved on because I haven't.""Oh really?" Her tone was sarcastic. "What about the woman you were with? You had never been seen with any woman until now. So don't pretend like you haven't moved on."I gasped at her words. They were laced with anger and bitterness."Do you expect me to wallow in sadness for the rest of my life?" I

Alexander's POV."What?" I exclaimed in shock. "Did she ask you to take another picture of Lillian, or is this just an excuse to avoid accountability.""I'm not trying to avoid accountability," the employee replied, her voice shaky. "She offered me money, and I couldn't resist. She also promised to pay other employees, if I kept quiet about her identity and did the job right." I was stunned. I thought that Mrs. Sinclair had believed my words, but clearly, she hadn't. I couldn't believe she would go to such lengths to uncover Lillian's identity."This is insane," I mouthed, astounded."Why is she so desperate to know who I am?" Lillian asked, her voice laced with confusion. "If she were your mother then I would understand her curiosity, but she's just Jessica's mother. She doesn't have a right to interfere so much in your life."She was right. Yet, Mrs. Sinclair always felt entitled to meddle because she believed I indirectly caused the 'death' of Jessica."Unbelievable," I sighed, fe