Chapter 423 Giving Up

I could feel my consciousness slipping away, and I didn't have the will to fight anymore. I used to have Mom, but she was gone now, leaving me all alone.

At first, there was Leonard. Our love had been tumultuous, but it was still love. Then, there was Alisa, but she had Julian now. It felt like without any support, life and death didn't hold much significance. A smile tugged at my lips as I listened to Julian ramble in my ear. Those two were a perfect match. They would be fine without me.

I didn't believe for a second they wouldn't send me off with some flowers. Even if they didn't, there was Riva. When she brought flowers for her dad, she'd surely remember me, right?

Then, the image of Jack flashed through my mind. The corners of my mouth curled up even more. He didn't strike me as the sentimental type. He probably wouldn't bring me flowers either. "The patient's blood pressure is dropping, and her will to survive is weak."

That was Julian's student. I could tell he was panicking as he knocked over a nearby medicine bottle. But I was too exhausted to care about that. Then, I heard Jack's voice. "The medication is ready. Hurry up!" I wanted to tell him I didn't need any meds. Just letting me be was fine.

At that moment, I felt a strange peace wash over me. Living was nice, but dying didn't seem so bad either. I felt free from all attachments. Suddenly, I felt a warm touch on my hand.

"Eva, I dare you to try dying on me." Jack's voice was a mix of authority and humor.

What, was I supposed to die twice if once was not enough? But I had no energy left to joke, and soon, I lost consciousness again.

When I woke up, my whole body ached, and I felt dizzy. The familiar smell of disinfectant filled my nostrils, and I realized I was back in the hospital.

As I opened my eyes, someone in protective gear was watching me closely. I nearly jumped out of bed in shock, but when I recognized his eyes, I took a deep breath. "What are you doing here?"

Jack was tall, and the protective gear looked custom-made as it fit him surprisingly well. As I pondered over it, he finally said, "Oh, you're finally awake." "Yeah, obviously." "Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"Nope."

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"Nope."

"Well-" He seemed a bit choked up, and I could see fogging on his visor. Gently, he held my hand. "You're back, thank goodness."

"Eva, you need to hurry up and get better. You nearly scared the shit out of me. You owe me for this, so you have to get better, got it?"

I instinctively rubbed his glove a little, then managed a smile. "Okay."

I was unconscious for three days and nights before finally regaining consciousness.

By the time Alisa arrived, she was already crying her heart out. "Eva, you really scared me. You can't let what Leonard says get to you; just ignore him like he's nothing. Do you know your condition-" Her voice trailed off, and I could see the worry on her face. But I understood what she meant. I had relapsed for the third time.

I had researched it before, and I knew that with three relapses, the mortality rate increased significantly. In other words, my condition had to be pretty serious. I could die at any moment.

I looked at Jack. "I've relapsed, haven't I?"

He gazed at me intently but said nothing.

I looked over at Alisa, who immediately stood up, pretending to fetch a cup of water. I sighed.

"Alisa, life and death are out of our hands. Don't worry, I've made my peace with this a long time ago."

Chapter 424 A Graceful Exit