Chapter 77

Just as Julian's lips were about to touch the corner of Nora's lips, he took a few steps back as if awakening from a dream. He looked deeply at Nora and sarcastically said, "Nora, you don't think I'm about to kiss you, do you?"

Nora lay motionless on the hospital bed, offering no response. Julian felt an inexplicable sense of frustration and annoyance welling up within him.

He held a hand over h