Love My Friends with Benefits novel Chapter 52

I didn't dare to drive when I was so dizzy. I put on the mask, left the hospital, and hailed a taxi.

The driver asked, "Where to, missy?"

"Take me to..."

I was about to tell him to take me to my neighbourhood and when my stomach started growling.

I paused and rubbed it.

I hadn't even taken a bite since this morning. Perhaps it'd be better to get something to eat.

I was living alone, and there was nobody to take care of me. I'd have to cook myself something to eat if I were to go home.

The driver started to lose patience. "Out with it, missy. Where to?"

"Take me to Silver Palace," I said after making up my mind.

There was a street littered with food stalls there.

I paid the fare when we arrived and started to scavenge for food.

I had to admit that there were plenty of choices, such as chilli con carne, pork chops, and many more. It looked like business was booming for all of the stalls.

I sat down by one of the stalls and ordered a chilli con carne.

It wasn't my first time here, and the waiter recognised me. When he saw the injuries on my face, he said kindly, "Miss. Jones, it's not good to have spicy food when you're injured."

"Oh, it's fine," I shook my head uncaringly.

...

I'd been suppressing myself for far too long. All I wanted to do at the moment was to make myself happier, even if I had to resort to something close to self-abuse.

Soon, my meal was served.

The chilli con carne here had always been extremely spicy. It was one of the reasons that I loved it.

It was delicious, but the spiciness also made me gasp. Even when the sauce burned my split lip, I just wiped it away and continued eating.

I ate very slowly. By the time I was done, my clothes and hair were already dry.

I got up to leave. However, the waiter stopped me and gave me a gladiolus.

What was this for?

Slightly taken aback, I accepted the flower and asked, "Did you guys always have this service?"

"It's a gift from us." The waiter smiled at me. "To give someone a gladiolus is to wish them a speedy recovery. We hope that your injuries will heal soon."

I suddenly felt the urge to cry. "Thanks."

A stranger's kindness when I was at my worst truly moved me.

There were very few people who were kind to me in this world.

The waiter smiled and watched me leave. I hailed a taxi home, still holding the gladiolus. I couldn't help feeling a lot better.

However, my good mood didn't last long.

The moment I opened the door, I saw a tall, slender figure standing by the bed. My heart immediately plummeted to my feet.

It was Leonard again.

"What are you doing here?" I asked coldly.

I walked over to the dining table and put the gladiolus in a vase.

When I saw the takeaway next to it, I couldn't help feeling revolted. I picked them up and threw them away.

Leonard turned around. When he saw my actions, his expression turned stormy. "What's wrong with you now?"

I rolled my eyes.

His fiancée had beaten me up so badly, yet he had the nerve to come here and ask me what was wrong.

Well, I supposed it made sense. It was only natural for him to act like this.

"Answer me." Leonard's tone was frosty.

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Was he not going to drop the subject? I walked up to him and pointed at my face. "Don't tell me you're still interested in me when I look like this, Mr. Nell. You're not choosy at all, huh?"

I saw my reflection in his eyes.

My whole face was swollen, and there were a few handprints clearly stamped on my cheeks.