Chapter 674


    Chapter 674 A Debating Expert


    On the other hand, Simone understood that Yelena would inevitablye to learn


    about the situation, and with a heavy heart, she reluctantly decided to let Yelena


    inside.


    Afterward, Yelena changed into sterile clothing before cautiously opening the door and


    entering the room. When sheid her eyes upon the sight of the frail and weak Hank


    lying in the hospital bed, tears welled up in her eyes. “Hank, I’vee to see you.”


    However, the moment he saw her, a sudden spike in his heart rate caused the monitor


    next to him to register rapid fluctuations.


    She noticed this phenomenon and interpreted it as a clear indication that he did not


    wish to see her, so she lowered her head. “I’m sorry. I understand you may not want


    to see me right now, but I still need to be here to see you and try to understand your


    condition.”


    Meanwhile, Hank had not yet reached the stage where he required an oxygen tank,


    but his voice remained weak and strained. “What are you doing here? Didn’t I make it


    clear that we’ve already broken up? Please, don’te to see me anymore.”


    Even though Yelena understood that his condition was taking a toll on him, his words


    stirred a sense of grievance within her. “I understand what you said, but I still want to


    ensure you’re okay.”


    “Yelena, I’m warning you. We’ve broken up.”


    “Of course, I’m well aware that we’ve broken up. Can’t we at least remain friends after


    breaking up?” Yelena retorted stubbornly, her determination unwavering. “Mrs.


    Damazio is also a good friend of mine. Can’t you interpret my presence here as a visit


    to see her?”


    “Then, go and see my mom instead. Why did youe in here?”


    Yelena huffed in response, her tone defiant. “She and I have be like sworn


    sisters. I came in to see how my godson is doing.”


    After hearing this, Hank’s breath caught in his throat, almost causing him to choke.


    Godson? She dares to say that! “No matter what your intentions were foring in, I


    want to rify that I do not want to see you here. Your presence will only affect my


    mood negatively. Please leave immediately.”


    Nevertheless, as Yelena looked at the man’s cold and distant expression, a sense of


    nervousness washed over her, intensifying in response to his harsh words. “I already


    know the truth. You intentionally ended our rtionship because of your condition,


    right?”


    Hank’s sneering conveyed a cold and dismissive tone. “What do you mean by


    intentionally breaking up with you because of my condition? I broke up with you


    because I no longer have feelings for you. Do you understand?”


    “Hank, do you realize how hurtful your words are? Do you understand that I genuinely


    care and worry about you?”


    “I don’t need you to worry about me.” Hank, intimately familiar with Yelena’s sensitive


    andpassionate nature, deliberately chose to use harsh words to hurt her.


    However, she also knew he deeply understood her character and emotions. Now, she


    couldn’t help but feel a sobering sadness settle within her. Deep down, she


    understood that he intentionally uttered those hurtful words to drive her away. She


    recognized his desire for her to let go of any lingering feelings and to find happiness


    even after his inevitable passing. Despite the pain and sorrow, she saw through the


    layers of his actions and words, understanding theplexities behind his choices.


    This newfound understanding brought a mix of emotions, from heartache to


    admiration, as she grappled with the depth of their connection and the sacrifices he


    was making for her well-being.


    Hence, Yelena sat beside the hospital bed and said, “Well… I’m sorry, but I won’t leave


    today since you’re lying in bed and can’t do anything to me.”


    “You!” Hank’s anger intensified, causing him to be so enraged that he had


    trouble catching his breath. Given his alreadypromised health, the increased


    agitation exacerbated his breathing problems.


    She could not help but be concerned about her actions on his fragile health. Then,


    she cast a worried nce at hisplexion and noted that he had not yet reached a


    critical stage, which provided her with a sliver of sce.


    “What? You said such hurtful things to provoke me. Can’t I defy your wishes a little


    bit?” Does he think I am someone who can be easily bullied? At this, a sense of


    equilibrium gradually settled into Yelena’s heart. While observing Hank’s inability to


    respond to her words or actions, she couldn’t help but feel a peculiar sense of calm


    and serenity. At this instant, an inexplicable satisfaction enveloped her when she


    witnessed his frustration in being unable to challenge or counter her. After that, she


    hummed a tune as she picked up an orange from a nearby table, peeled it, and


    savored its vor.


    “Do you think you own this ce?”


    After hearing those words, a gentle smile graced Yelena’s lips, and she responded,


    “Yes. I shall not only embrace this ce as my own, but I shall also extend my utmost


    care to you, my critically ill husband.” With a tender gesture, she lifted a segmented


    piece of orange, bringing it closer to his lips. “Here. Would you like a bite?”


    As Hank’s rage mounted, a searing intensity welled inside him, pulsing through his


    veins and making his headache with a nearly intolerable weight. He struggled to raise


    his hand and gently massaged his temples, seeking a brief respite from the raging


    emotions. With his voiceced with icy coldness, he warned her, “I understand your


    intent, but please refrain from ying with me now. If you have nothing important to


    do, I advise you to leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, you won’t receive a pleasant


    response from me.”


    “Oh. I won’t leave. Why don’t you call the police?” After saying that, she rose to her


    feet and continued, “I’m feeling a bit hungry. I’m going to get some food. I haven’t


    eaten much, as my worries have consumed my appetite.” She muttered to herself,


    then turned her head and asked, “Could you help me think of something to eat?”


    “This is none of my business.”


    Despite the sadness that washed over her upon hearing Hank’s dismissive attitude,


    Yelena maintained a nonchnt expression. “Fine. I noticed a Mexican restaurant in


    the vicinity while looking around.” She spoke deliberately to test his reaction.


    As she observed him lying on the bed, she noticed his eyelids fluttering open ever so


    slightly. Though his voice was faint, she strained to catch his words.


    “Aren’t you unable to eat spicy food?”


    A small thrill coursed through her heart as Yelena absorbed Hank’s consideration and


    the warmth underlying his words. “Don’t you dislike me? Why should you care what I


    eat? We have nothing to do with each other anymore.” She deliberately irritated him,


    and as she watched his face be slightly displeased, she felt satisfied. Despite


    her attempt at testing the waters might not have been the most subtle or clever, she


    could not help but detect a flicker of lingering emotions within him.


    “Of course, it has nothing to do with me. However, someone’s face breaks out in e


    after eating spicy food. If you don’t mind, you can go ahead and eat.” Despite his calm


    voice, the words flowing from his lips were enough to infuriate anyone.


    On the other hand, Yelena knew the consequences of spicy food on her skin. Each


    time she consumed chili or fiery ingredients, her face would break out in pimples, a


    frustrating urrence that took time to resolve. Given the nature of her work and the


    importance of maintaining her appearance, her manager had taken steps to ensure


    that she refrained from consuming spicy food.


    With a hint of grumpiness, she acknowledged the restriction ced upon her. “Got it.


    No spicy food, but I can’t ignore my hunger. I’m famished.” With those words hanging All content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    in the air, she shifted her gaze toward Hank, lying on the bed. His closed eyes,


    evading any acknowledgment of her presence, led her to purse her lips in


    disappointment. Then, she chose not to disturb him, so she turned on her heels and


    silently walked out.


    Unbeknownst to Yelena, as she stepped out of the room, the man lying on the bed


    couldn’t help but let a subtle, fleeting smile curl at the corners of his lips.


    …


    Coincidentally, those men didn’t show up to cause trouble at the Azure Corporation’s


    doorstep after Slevin’s threat. Nevertheless, Elspeth’s thoughts were far removed from


    those men, for her singr focus rested on the precious life growing within her womb.


    Her unwavering determinationpelled her to take every precaution necessary to


    ensure the baby’s safe arrival.


    However, the path ahead unfolded with unexpectedplexities, defying the


    simplicity she had yearned for.