Upon hearing her words, you could tell she was planning to stay and care for Adam Jones. A barely perceptible hint of desolation flickered in the depths of his eyes, but he assumed an air of nonchalance and said,
"Well, I'm off. But if he really doesn't want to live, you should just leave him be."
Elly Campbell was amused by his remark, and her gloomy mood improved somewhat.
"Got it. If he wants to die, I'll personally see him off."
"That's good. It means I'll have one less rival in love."
James Churchill nodded approvingly but received a warning glare from Elly Campbell. He could only raise his hands in surrender and left the hospital room. Once out of Elly's sight, the smile on his lips gently faded.
After waiting for so many years, I'm still no match for Adam Jones, that big oaf.
Is it just because we met too late?
If I had met Elly before Adam Jones, would the outcome have been different?
