A Crazy One-night Stand novel Chapter 55

Faced with Michael's confession, Alina felt as if her head was going to burst. She did not know how to reply.

Michael was just out of danger. His body was very weak and his broken bones were still wrapped in plaster casts. The doctors from the specialist team had specifically told them that his immunity was much weaker than other patients due to his severe injuries. To recover quickly, he should maintain a positive outlook, and avoid any triggers that might cause him to be agitated. 

Alina was worried that if she refused him outright, could Michael endure it? 

Seeing as Alina didn't respond, Michael's eyes were hopeful as he fixed his eyes on her. 

Alina felt a heavy burden weighing on her shoulders. Her lips twitched, but she couldn't say anything.

Michael waited for a moment, but Alina was still silent. He smiled and said, "Alina, don't feel pressured. I hope that you would agree to be my girlfriend, if and only if I am fully recovered." 

"No, Mike, I mean..." Alina stuttered and stammered. Finally, she gritted her teeth and replied, "To be honest, I am already married to someone else. Although we haven't held a wedding ceremony yet, we have registered for marriage."

Alina was fearful that if she lied and gave Michael hope now, he would be even more disappointed later.

She really couldn't bear to hurt a person who risked his life to save her. However, what could she do? If she agreed to be his girlfriend out of pity, it would hurt him even more later when he found out that she was lying.

...

The vitals monitor beside the bed suddenly beeped loudly. 

Morgan and a nurse rushed in. 

Alina was shocked by the sudden alarm. She said nervously, "Mike! Michael, are you okay? Don't scare me."

The nurse glanced at the vitals monitor and glared at Alina. "What did you say to him? Why did his heart rate increase so much? I just went out to get some water and he became like this. I really can't leave the two of you alone for a minute. "

"I'm sorry, I..." Alina didn't know how to explain herself. 

Morgan gave a meaningful look at Alina and turned to Michael. "Mike, didn't you prepare yourself mentally? Anyway, you have to get better first, right?"

...

The alarm from the vitals monitor continued beeping. The nurse in charge of Michael looked anxiously at him lying on the bed.

Michael opened his eyes slowly and smiled faintly. "I'm fine, don't worry."

"I'm sorry!" Alina looked at Michael with an apologetic expression.

Michael gave her a sad smile. "I was late again!" 

Alina couldn't help but frown. Late again? She couldn't understand the meaning of his words, so she didn't think too much about it.

"I need to rest. Alina, you should go home first. Come and visit me when you have the time." Michael said to Alina.

Alina bit her lower lip and nodded. "Okay, I'll see you again tomorrow!"

Alas, she hurt Michael again. Since Michael wanted to be alone, she should respect his wishes and leave.

After Alina left the hospital, Michael looked at Morgan and said with a bitter smile, "Morgan, don't you agree that I face a lot of hardships in life?"

Morgan shrugged. "No!"

"No? How miserable do you want my life to be? My heart is bleeding in pain." Michael retorted. 

Morgan pulled out the chair beside the bed and sat down. "Mike, I really can't understand you. You have loved her for so many years. However, only now have you decided to express your feelings to her."