No Escape from Love novel Chapter 251

Thinking about how much Lexi had helped, I figured it was only right to meet up. "Of course, Ms. Lively. I owe you one. How about coming over to my place sometime?"

Lexi didn't hesitate. "I'm free this afternoon. Send me the address."

"This afternoon won't work. I need to be with my mom," I declined. "How about tomorrow? I'll text you the details later."

"Alright, I'll wait for your message."

After hanging up, I returned to the hospital room and saw Alex struggling to peel an apple for Mom. Someone like him had probably never done this kind of thing before. The apple was a complete mess, full of jagged edges and uneven patches. It was truly a disaster.

I couldn't help but laugh. "Just stop. Let me do it."

He looked embarrassed and handed me the apple. "I… I was just trying to help."

"I appreciate the thought," I said while taking the apple and the knife from him. "But why don't you go buy me a coffee instead? Something sweet."

Alex looked relieved as if he had just been pardoned and quickly left the room.

I peeled the apple properly, sliced it into small pieces, and handed them to Mom. "Mom, have some fruit."

She took the plate but shook her head. "Serena, I don't feel like eating."

"Just a little bit, okay? You need the vitamins," I coaxed her gently.

She reluctantly ate two pieces, then stared blankly out the window, lost in her thoughts. Seeing her so frail and distant made my heart ache.

Alex returned with a bag of small cakes along with my coffee. "I thought you might like them, so I picked some up."