Rebirth Into My Second Chance novel Chapter 302

Just when I thought I was free to leave, I found myself back at the hospital, sitting with Richard Price. The doctors said his body was showing strong vital signs lately and that he might wake up soon.

They suggested I come and talk to him more often.

So, while I thought I could leave Max and get far away, I was still stuck in Crestview Metropolis, telling stories and talking to Richard every day. I could feel his fingers twitch occasionally.

The doctor said he wasn't in a vegetative state, just that his injuries were so severe he didn't want to wake up.

“Richard, why won’t you wake up? I feel so alone and awkward. I don’t even know how to love someone properly.”

“Richard, I broke up with Max. I need some time to think. His status is just too high. Every time I feel like I’m getting close to him, something happens to tear us apart.”

“I know Max is good to me, but I’m just so tired. Every time I go through pain, torment, and near-death experiences, someone tells me not to worry, that Mr. Hilton has it all under control and won’t let anything happen to me.”

“It feels like I’m a vessel for everyone else's plans. I want to be on my own for a while, to figure out what I really want and how I want to live this life. But I don’t know where to go. I just kept walking and ended up here with you.”

“And why didn’t you tell me about your plan? Weren’t you afraid of dying? Were you really willing to leave this world and never see me again?”

I said a great deal. When I finally looked up, I saw a tear slide from the corner of Richard’s eye.

But what good was a tear?

I finally stood up. Maybe this country wasn’t right for me. I could go back to Bravenland. Lily Williams was there, shouldering the whole burden by herself.

And the people on the other side of the Saltmere River were still living in squalor.

I’m a doctor. I should do what little I can to help, right?

“Richard, I’m leaving now. If you wake up, tell Lily for me. Maybe one day I’ll hear the news that you’re awake.”

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