Chapter 15

Isabella’s POV In spite of the embarrassing moment with Matteo Moretti, I found myself smiling while entering Alan’s hospital room. He immediately saw the smile on my face—lightening up his mood, as if seeing me makes everything around him better. “I got a job!” I couldn’t hide the excitement as I sat beside his bed. Miss Joanna was on the other side of the bed, tucking the blanket under Alan’s legs. “Please don’t overwork yourself, Bella. I promise I will cooperate with the treatment because I don’t wanna burden you in any way.” I gasped, and shook my head. “Why would you think that way? You are never a burden to me, Alan. You’re like my younger brother. Of course, I’ll work hard, so you’d get better.” “But…you’ve been working your whole life. I feel bad that you had to work too hard. You haven’t even gotten married.” My throat suddenly felt dry, and my heart tightened. I looked into his eyes worriedly. “Don’t ever think that you’re a burden to me. You know that I care about you so mu