Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard) novel Chapter 417

Chapter 417 I Don’t Deserve Him 

“Did you say you have a villa?” I repeated after Jack. 

He shook his head. “More than one actually. You can choose whichever you like.” 

I pouted, thinking he was just showing off his wealth. “It’s okay. I’d rather stay in the hospital.” 

“So, you’d rather stay here and deal with all the harassment?” Jack looked at me gloomily. “I spoke to your cousin–in–law, and he said you can go back for 

treatment.” 

He was referring to Julian. I was pretty dissatisfied but could only mumble under my breath. “It’s not like I gain anything from calling him my cousin–in–law.” 

Jack laughed and shook his head. “No worries, just ask him for a fat check when he marries Alisa. I’ll block the door while you have that conversation with him.” 

Looking at his smiling face while he mentioned blocking the door, I couldn’t shake off the feeling that it was a bit funny. The image of a nearly six–foot–three, dominant CEO blocking the door was genuinely odd. 

Seeing that he had already packed most of my things, I quickly stopped him. 

“Jack, it’s not appropriate for me to stay with you. It’s better if I stay in the hospital. You know I’m not doing very well. It’s more convenient to stay here.” Considering our current situation, I figured it was better not to live together. Moreover, my condition wasn’t great. 

He paused while packing but soon resumed. “You don’t have anywhere else to go. Your small apartment isn’t safe enough.” 

“I have my cousin. I can stay with Alisa.” 

“When Julian is free, he can just come over and examine my condition. It’s still better for me to live with Alisa.” 

I actually felt a bit guilty, unsure if Alisa would take me in. 

Just then, Alisa walked in. 

“Eva, I knew you were after my good looks. You finally want to make a move on me! Well, it’s no wonder. With a beauty like mine, how could you resist?” 

She threw her arms around my neck and gave me a kiss on the cheek, then proudly glanced at Jack. 

“Mr. McLennan, don’t worry. I’ll take good care of Eva. After all, she’s my dear cousin.” 

Jack’s face showed little emotion, but his gaze became somewhat profound. 

Alisa ignored his expression and took my luggage. 

“Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of her. 

“But I can’t do it for free, right? Mr. McLennan, about the project at the overpass—” 

“Consider it done.” 

Jack was totally unfazed, and I was completely stunned. 

Wasn’t Alisa just saying I was her dear cousin? In the blink of an eye, she was using that “cousin” status to barter for a project. 

The following day, under my resentful gaze, Alisa cheerfully took me back home. She actually did buy an apartment near the hospital. It was spacious with great lighting and plenty of rooms. 

The main point was that Julian could walk to work every day. You could see the hospital from the house. It was quite convenient to get there from this apartment. Alisa wrapped her arm around my shoulders with a cheeky smile. 

“How about it? Did I pick a good place? Living with me will make it easier for us to monitor your health at the hospital.” 

“You just want to make it easier for Julian.” 

“Two birds with one stone. What’s wrong with that?” 

She leaned her head on mine. “What do you think about Jack? Why not give it a go?” 

“With what, exactly? My broken health?” I pushed her away, not wanting to continue this topic. 

But she wouldn’t let it go, “Even with all your ailments, he still likes you. Wouldn’t he fall head over heels for you when you recover? Well, let’s not talk about that. Do you think he has an eight–pack with that wide shoulder and narrow waist?” 

I nearly choked on her words. 

I finally managed to say after a few coughs, “Alisa, I don’t deserve him–not in my current condition.”