Chapter 1318
Agnes knew Esther would find out about the truth sooner or later. Reluctantly, she let Esther into the hospital
room.
Esther dressed in sterile clothes and gently opened the door to enter. She saw James lying weakly in bed, and
tears welled up in her eyes.
"James, I'm here to see you."
The patient monitor next to James beeped faster when he saw Esther. Esther noticed but kept her head down,
realizing he didn't want to see her.
"I'm sorry. | know you don't want to seenow, but | really needed to. | need to know about your illness." James
was weak but didn't need oxygen yet.
"What are you doing here? Didn't | tell you it's over between us? Don't cback."
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"Esther, I've told you, we're done."
"Yes, | know. But can't we be friends? Aunt Agnes and | are close. Can't | visit her?"
"If you're here to see my mom, why cto my room?"
Esther replied, "I just told her she's like my sister. Can't | check on my godson?"
James was furious. Godson? How could Esther say that?
"I don't care why you're here. | don't want to see you. You're upsetting me. Please leave."
Esther saw his stern face, but his words still made her nervous. "I found out the truth. You broke up with me
because of your illness, right?"
James scoffed. "What? No, | broke up with you because | don't love you anymore. Understand?"
"James! That really hurts to hear. Don't you know I'm really worried about you?"
"I don't need your concern."
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Angry, James struggled to breathe.
Esther worried her presence might make his condition worse. But seeing him stable, she sighed in relief.