Time-Limited Love: A Contract Expired, Not Renewed novel Chapter 77

“This is a private suite on one of the top floors—your brother has the whole place to himself. No one’s going to bother him here.”

Noelle still refused to give up. “But—”

“Noelle!”

This time, it was Xander who cut her off.

He looked at his naive little sister with a hint of helplessness, wondering how she hadn’t noticed that Landon was already losing patience. If it weren’t for her, Landon probably would’ve turned cold and walked out by now. How could she be so oblivious?

“St. Augustine’s is a good hospital. Zinnia is still my doctor, and it’s better for me to recover here. If anything comes up, she’ll be on top of it.”

Just saying all that left Xander a little exhausted.

“Don’t trouble Landon. He’s got plenty on his plate.”

Noelle glanced at Landon’s impassive expression. Even though she was reluctant, she swallowed her objections.

“All right, then.”

Landon checked his watch and turned to Xander. “I have to get back to the office. Get some rest.”

“I will. Thank you, Landon. Sorry for all the trouble.”

Landon gave him a brief nod, then looked at Noelle. “I’ll leave the driver for you. When you’re ready to head home, just let him know.”

“Okay.”

Without another word, Landon opened the door and left.

As the door closed behind him, Noelle slumped onto a chair by the window, looking utterly dejected.

By the end, the hatred burning in Noelle’s eyes was so intense it startled Xander.

He fell silent, watching his sister’s increasingly unhinged expression. He didn’t know what to say.

Her words left him deep in thought. If Landon had truly wanted to marry Noelle, Zinnia never would’ve had the chance. Why couldn’t Noelle see that? But he didn’t dare voice this to her face—he worried she’d spiral into depression or worse.

“I’m tired. I want to rest for a while. You should go home. There’s a nurse here to take care of me, so don’t worry.”

Noelle wiped her tears and nodded. “You get some rest. I’ll head out.”

Xander nodded weakly.

Just as Noelle reached the door, she paused, turned back, and looked at Xander with fierce determination.

“Xander, I won’t give up on Landon. Will you help me?”