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Jared's POV My face dimmed when I saw her laughing with the doctor again. I received a photo of her with that doctor as well as the coffee shop's address. I know that Colleen said that he was only a friend to her and that she would never cheat on me. But how can I believe that when she had not smiled at me the way she smiled at that doctor? I cannot accept the fact that someone can make her happy who’s not me. In the past two years, there have been a lot of things that have come to my knowledge. Although I had no idea about those things before, I still felt guilty at some point. I didn't give our marriage a chance, which should have been my first priority as soon as we got married. Colleen never blamed me for that. For distancing myself from her, I never heard anything from her. Now that she looks happy, I don't think that I wanted to see her like that with another man. Because of that, I got out of the car and entered the cafe. She had not noticed me yet, as she was still laughing
Jared's POV "You're pushing me away to another woman?" I asked her. I won't rest until I know whether she was serious or not. "I was simply telling you that what had happened to us will never happen again," she replied. "Why, because of that doctor? You agreed to marry me, so you better stay away from him!" I yelled at her, and I saw her massage her temple. I was worried for her, but I am angry too. "What's wrong with us sleeping together? Is that how disgusted you are with me?" I asked again. I don't see any reason why she didn't want to. Does she only make up excuses about her health that she can't stay in my room? "Can you just leave first? I wanted to rest because I was feeling tired. If not for someone calling me out, I would have been sleeping and resting the whole afternoon. So please, can you give me this and let's just talk later?" she said, trying to be calm. "Why can't you yell at me if you're feeling mad? Why don't you express your feelings?" I asked. I am not going to
Colleen's POV I was speechless, and I didn't think that I would be able to hear that from my husband, Jared. All along, I thought that until I died, he would be so distant from me. Now, he wanted us to be a real husband and wife and become a couple in a real sense. My husband and I like the sound of it. I am officially Mrs. Jared McLahlin; how can this be real? After two years, the family that I had been wanting and looking forward to after our marriage Jared sat beside me when I lay down on my bed. I wanted to sleep, but how could I do that when he was there watching me? I turned my back to him so I would feel a little less nervous. He never left my side until he fell asleep too. That was the time when I totally lost consciousness and dozed off. When I woke up, it was his face that I saw. He looks handsome, and I don't know; maybe I do have a heart problem because even if the words he told me two years ago are still fresh in my memory, I still like him. I mean, who will never? He'
Third Person's POV They went to Claire's, and she was excited to see them together. For a long time, she hoped for them to come and visit her. "Am I going to die now?" Claire exclaimed as soon as she saw them. Ingrid was happy as well and was still in disbelief, but what Claire said made her and the couple exclaim, "Mom!" Claire laughed and approached the couple, who were walking hand in hand. "It was just an expression. I still want to see these two love together until everything is over," she said. "What do you mean?" Jared asked, and Claire suddenly held her mouth with both her hands. "Nothing; I mean, I am getting old, and I want to see you two living a happy married life," she replied casually, and Colleen sighed in relief. "Either way, don't ever think about dying yet because Colleen is sick as well, and I think I will have to find a doctor for her," Jared replied, and he took his seat with Colleen. "Have you been OK lately, dear?" Claire asked Collen, and she nodded. She
Colleen's POV "Well, well, well... Look who's here. I never thought that I would be able to see you," Stacey said as soon as she saw me coming out of the restroom's cubicle. I didn't want to fight with her, so I would just try to find a way to leave her, but she stopped me when I just got out of the restroom. "Why, you didn't want me to see whom you are with now?" she asked and smirked. "Will it be that doctor who was always by your side?" she asked again. I didn't want to reply to her, so I decided to pass by her, but she pulled me into her arms, which made me turn back at her. "I know that you are going to die soon, so I will just let you borrow him," she said, and my eyes widened. I didn't know how she managed to get that information because I was discreet about it. Mommy Claire or Ingrid will not tell her about it, or even Dr. Gerard. "I don't know what you're talking about," I replied casually. I didn't want her to know that I was feeling threatened that she would be telling J
Colleen's POV Jared left the room. I tried not to think about what had happened or the feeling that they gave me. I didn't want a heart attack at this moment because I still looked forward to my surgery. I want to live more and enjoy the time with my mother, whom I now know has loved me ever since. It takes time, but it is never too late because I am still here and capable of making things better. Then there's Jared; even if he did what he did earlier, I still want to be with him. I am sure of it. Stacey was right; he may have pity for me, but at least I made myself happy in my last days. They can be happy all they want when I'm gone. Somehow, doing this, I still achieved my goal. And that is to live my life to the fullest and happily. I close my eyes and, finally, thank God that I feel better now. One thing about my sickness is that I had to accept everything if I didn't want to worsen myself. When I don't feel hatred anymore, then my heart is at peace. I think I need to bathe, so
Colleen's POV It has been three weeks since that incident happened, and I am glad that I feel myself getting better. I was in our bedroom and was saving my appointment with Dr. Gerard for the next day. I was so excited to see him because of what he told me earlier over the phone. "I have good news for you," he said, and I got nervous. "Don't tell me?" I asked, never wanting to complete my sentence, but I knew that Dr. Gerard understood it. "Yes, you guessed it right," Dr. Gerard replied. "Really?" I still asked in disbelief. For me, a second chance like this was something that was hard to find. Finding a donor compatible with me was hard enough; what about a second one like this? "Yes, but I have to tell you this. You are not the only one who was needing it. The patient was still in a coma, and her family was still holding onto her, although they were ready. They still want to have time to be with her," he said. "I understand. They must have been really sad now," I told him. "Y
Jared's POV "I am not shocked; I know who your man is, and it wasn't impossible for him to know anything," Colleen told Stacey. "I am not telling it to Jared because I don't really care about it or you," she added. So she knew what Stacey did and did not tell me about it. If she knew about that, then Mom and Ingrid knew about it as well. They made a fool of me. It was the reason why mom married me to her. And the b**** that was here now, acting like a victim. I am going to make sure that her politician lover will be put in his place. I didn't say anything because of my anger, and I still consider Colleen's condition, so I should control myself. "You wait for me on the seat next to the snack kiosk near the ticket booth," I told her, pulling Stacey away. I didn't want her to know what I was going to say to the b**** as well, and she needs to know that I am no longer interested in her. But I am going to pretend that I don't know about her or that politician yet. "Jared, did you hear