Chapter 1257

"Lester!" Mona shouted firmly. "Can't you understand straightforward words? I don't want to see you. Leave now and don't ever come back!" With her life hanging in the balance, she didn't want her last memories of Lester to be so painful. "Stop making a fuss. Just try to eat something," Lester said, brushing aside her irritation. He picked up the piece of meat and gently held it to her mouth. "Come on, open up." "I'm not eating!" Mona snapped, swatting Lester's hand away. "I've told you before—I don't want to eat anything you've prepared. How many times do I have to say it?" Lester sighed and bent down to clean up the mess. As he worked, he said calmly, "I didn't try to stop you when you left five years ago. But this time, I'm not walking away, no matter how far we go. "I understand you don't want to be a burden, but everything I've done has been for you. If I can't be with you, then what's the point of it all?" Lester stood by the bed, his gaze locked firmly with Mona's. "Besides