Take Me Away novel Chapter 87

"You still love me, don't you?" asked Celine, her eyes full of expectation and eagerness.

Spencer's eyes flooded with emotions. Since her return from abroad, Celine had asked him the question each chance she got. He'd always been evasive of it, but now that she had given herself up to save him, he felt obliged to not be so heartless anymore.

"I..." He frowned as he tried to figure out a response. Before he could say anything, Celine placed her hand on her chest and gasped, "Ouch. It hurts!"

"Again?" Spencer asked with worry. "Don't move." He quickly got up and held her. "I'll call the doctor."

Then, Celine loosened up and let out a soft chuckle. When she saw the nervous expression on his face, she couldn't help but erupt into laughter. She grabbed his sleeves and said, "I'm lying! I thought you were an acute observer? Why are you fooled by me every time? Or am I just that good in acting?"

"Don't joke about your health." Spencer got back on his feet and gave Celine a cold look. He couldn't hide the concern in his words.

"Spencer," Celine said seriously as she grasped his hand. "You are fooled by me each time. Is it because you care for me too much? When I got injured, I felt like I went through hell. But it made me understand a lot of things better."

"Like what?" asked Spencer.

"I suddenly understand that living is a very happy thing." Celine smiled gently. "When I was in a coma, I tried to open my eyes but I couldn't. I wanted to escape the emptiness but I could only do nothing. I was so desperate. The moment I woke up, gratitude filled me. I was just happy to be alive."

"Yes, life is not easy. You should cherish life." His own words reminded him of Fiona. She was a person who cherished her life so much. He would do anything to protect her from all the bad things.

"It's not easy to live, and it's hard to find someone who is willing to live with you." Celine stared at Spencer. "I know it better than anyone else. There are so many things we need to consider, but I don't want to give up on you." As a way of response,

Spencer frowned.

"Spencer..." Celine tried to continue.

"No." Spencer shook his head. "Do you know our current relationship? You are my—"

"I'm your sister, I know!" Celine rolled her eyes. "You have stressed many times that I'm your sister. But the truth is, we are not related at all. We were even once a couple. How do you expect me to be okay just being your sister?"

"But what's done is done. We can't change the situation," said Spencer.

"Who says that? I got a plan!" Celine said. "I can leave the Cheng family and live with my father. That way, I will no longer be your sister and I can finally be with you."

"You're willing to go back to your hard-drinking father?" Spencer snarled. "You and your mother worked so hard to stay away from him, and now you're willingly putting yourself back in such a dangerous position? Don't do that."

"But if I don't, then I can't be with you." Celine raised her voice. "I'd rather live a hard life if I can be with you. Besides, I'm well-off now. I'm not as vulnerable as I used to be. He wouldn't dare hurt me this time. I'm just trying to find a way to be with you."