Love Contract
Chapter 299 Farewell To The Past

Entering the ward, Nancy was shocked to see William in a coma. "What happened?"

"I don't know where to start. Anyway, he was injured and hasn't woken up for two months." Looking at William's current state, Mary sighed helplessly and added, "Please sit down. Let's talk."

The two sat on the couch. Nancy stared at her with confused expression and asked, "Are you still with William?"

"Yes." Mary nodded.

"Aren't you worried? He is a gay, isn't he? Can he accept you?"

"At first we thought he was gay, but it turns out he isn't," Mary explained. "He... William likes women."

"What?" Nancy gasped in surprise and asked again, "You're not lying, are you?"

Mary shook her head and proceeded to tell Nancy what had happened in the past.

"If I hadn't heard it from you, I would have suspected that someone was making fun of me. " Nancy smiled in amazement. "I also think it's unbelievable."

Unable to think of a response, Nancy looked out of the window. Her expression changed all of a sudden and she asked warily, "What about him? How is he doing?"

Mary frowned in confusion. At first she did not know whom Nancy was pertaining to. It took her quite some time to realize that the "him" Nancy referred to was Frank. "William has broken up with him. Unfortunately, he had a car accident a few months ago. I don't know where he is now."

"Well, it must have been karma," Nancy casually said.

"Do you still hate him?"

"I don't hate him." Nancy snorted and continued, "If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have met my current husband. I'm actually grateful for him for letting me give up all my hopes on him, so that I could finally have a new life."

"You are very happy now, Nancy. I could see it in your eyes."

"Yes, I definitely am." Nancy smiled sincerely.

"I heard that you had left Japan alone, and they tried to replace you but to no avail," said Mary cautiously as she glanced at Nancy. "What happened back then? Would you mind telling me?" Nancy shrugged. "Back then, I felt that I had no hope in life so I tried to commit suicide. Luckily, I was saved by Zion, the unlucky man."

"How was he unlucky?"

"Because the situation at that time was very crazy!" Nancy continued to tell Mary the story but felt a little annoyed when she recalled the past. "I randomly picked an office building at that time. When I finally reached the top floor and was about to jump, Zion came suddenly. He stopped me for the most ridiculous reason! He said that the office building was his. If I jumped from there, it would ruin the reputation of it and make it a haunted building, so he asked me to choose another place."

"Well, his reason was a little special, but that was how he successfully saved you." Mary sighed and continued, "Then, what happened after?"

"Yes." Nancy nodded in agreement. "He saved me and we got together eventually. Weird, right?"

Mary smiled. Although Nancy finished the story in a brief and neat way, Mary could feel her sadness and hardships. A lot of things must have happened between the two.

Nancy did not want to delve in the topic anymore, so Mary did not ask further. She thought that no matter how ugly the past was, as long as the future was great, it was all good.

"What about you?" Nancy asked suddenly. "I really can't understand why you are still with William. At that time, I thought you were so stupid that you got fooled by two gay men. But you winning William's heart really surprised me."

"I don't know why I ended up like this," Mary admitted with a chuckle.

The two ladies chatted like old friends. After a long time, they eventually caught up with each other's life for the past four years.

"Your experience in the past years really surprised me. I actually feel that I am luckier than you," Nancy remarked while raising her eyebrows.

"Well, you met a good man." Mary nodded.

"Well, you've met more than one good man," Nancy responded with a shrug. "It's a pity that you didn't choose someone else. Since you have decided to be with William, don't envy others!"

Mary could not help but laugh at Nancy's statement.

Time went by slowly, and the pitiful Zion stood by the door of the ward, waiting for Nancy for quite some time.

"It's getting late. Your husband must be feeling impatient," noted Mary.

Nancy looked out of the ward. She gazed at Zion and said in a dreamy voice, "He has always been impatient. How about we call it a day?" It was obvious she was deep in love. "Sure." Mary nodded and stood up first. "Will I see you again?"

Nancy shook her head and answered sadly, "I don't think so. I came back to A City because I had to accompany Zion for a business contract. We're living abroad now, and we don't have many reasons to come back. I'm just really happy today that I bumped into you."

Mary nodded. "It's okay. There is nothing to miss in this place anyway. I understand that you don't want to come back."

"Yes. I actually thought that I would never set foot in this place again in my life," Nancy said with a sneer. "Don't tell anyone that you have seen me. I don't want to have anything to do with the past."

"I understand."

"I'm leaving. Take care, Mary." Nancy waved her hand and strode out in her high heels, making loud clicking sounds behind her.

Mary then followed her out to see her off.

As soon as they went out, Zion came up to them in a hurry. "Are you tired after chatting for so long?"

"I'm so tired. Let's go home now." Nancy pretended to be fierce and glared at Zion.

"Okay! That's good!" Zion nodded and held Nancy in his arms. "My wife and baby always come first. Let's go back as soon as possible."

"Don't you want to know what we have talked about for so long?" Nancy asked as they walked.

"You women's secrets." Zion smiled at her. "I'm not interested in listening."

"Don't play dumb." Nancy saw the deep look in Zion's eyes and said, "We talked about what happened four years ago."

Zion tightened his grip on her hand.

"What are you afraid of?" asked Nancy with a smile. "Shouldn't I be the one to be afraid? What if you dislike me?"

"Didn't you say that you would forget what had happened in the past?" asked Zion. He then kissed Nancy's cheek and added, "Besides, how can I dislike you? Just don't run away like you did last time, okay?" "Run away? Why don't I remember?" Nancy giggled.

"Yes, you did two years ago. Have you already forgotten? Humph!" Zion gritted his teeth and said, "I prepared for the wedding, but you suddenly went missing. I almost went crazy that time. For half a month, I did nothing else but look for you. How could you forget?"

Nancy did not respond. At that time, his family did not agree with their marriage. She felt sorry for him, but she had to run away. She thought letting him go was the best choice for them both. It turned out to be false.

"Well, stop thinking about it!" Zion quickly said as he noticed that Nancy was immersed in pain again. "Anyway, from now on, I will never let you leave my sight."

"So domineering!"

"That's who I am." Zion nodded and said affectionately, "Nancy, I love you."

"Zion... Ditto." Nancy smiled sincerely. Frank had become her past that was now long gone. Today and in the future, she felt relieved as she thought that she would never see him again in her life. Meanwhile, Mary stood by the door of the ward as she watched the couple slowly walked until they disappeared at the corner. She felt extremely happy for them.

"Oh no! The food box is still in the ward!" When Mary was about to leave with Watts, she remembered the food box she had put in the ward just now. Hurrying back, she shouted, "I'll be out soon!" "Sure. Take your time please."

She then went to the ward to retrieve the food box. As she was about to go out, she seemed to have seen William frown suddenly.

"William!" Mary rushed to the bed and stared at his face expectantly. However, although she gazed at him for a long time, the person on the bed remained unconscious and expressionless.

"It was only an illusion." Mary sighed in disappointment and decided to straighten up.

"Ouch!"

All of a sudden, she felt a stabbing pain in her lower abdomen so she clutched the area instinctively. Her strength seemed to have left her in an instant. With a thud, the food box she was holding fell to the ground. Moreover, her legs became weak and the last thing she felt was her slowly falling to the bedside.

"William, it hurts..."

Cold sweat broke out on Mary's face. She kept calling William's name while holding her stomach in pain, hoping that he'd wake up and help her. "Madam!" Hearing the sound inside, Watts rushed in immediately. He saw Mary's miserable state and the blood oozing from her body.

"Doctor!" Watts quickly held Mary in his arms. As he ran, he shouted for help. "I need a doctor! Quick! Help!"

The door of the ward closed with a bang. Watts' bloodstained footsteps dirtied the corridor, but it was least of his concern.

In William's quiet ward, his hands under the quilt moved imperceptibly.