Chapter 15 " It's snowing ! " Gabrielle rushed out of the house , stretching out her hand to catch a snowflake . " Wow ! It's so beautiful ! " Snowflakes landed on her eyelashes , adorning her like a lively , adorable little sprite . Nicholas followed behind , holding her coat in his hand . " Gabby , put on your coat . You've only just recovered . " Her injuries had mostly healed ; aside from some lingering weakness , she was free of other discomforts . Nicholas had found the most authoritative and strict doctors in all of Italy to take turns examining her , confirming her condition repeatedly until he was finally reassured . Gabrielle's eyesight had returned , but the long period of blindness had still caused some damage to her nerves ; she couldn't use her eyes for extended periods , nor could she endure intense emotional fluctuations . Upon hearing this news , she let out a long sigh of relief . " It's really a blessing in disguise . " " Gabby , I have another piece of good news for you . " Nicholas's gaze gently fell on her , his deep blue eyes filled with a tender Chapter 15 21 Moucheck smile . " The doctor said you can try dance rehabilitation training starting tomorrow . " " Really ! " Gabrielle immediately stood up , grabbing the man's forearm with delight. " Nicholas , you're not lying to me , are you ? " Nicholas nodded , but suddenly felt his arms go soft . The girl had already thrown herself into his arms in excitement . " That's wonderful ! Nicholas , thank you ! " The moment he realized the person in his arms was the girl he'd been longing for over five years , Nicholas was instantly overwhelmed by immense joy . His whole body stiffened like a steel plate , and he carefully reached out , gently placing his hand on Gabrielle's back . " Congratulations , Gabby . " The girl's shoulder blades were thin and light , trembling slightly with happiness . Nicholas treated her like a precious treasure , patting her gently . Gabby , may you from now on be radiant and spirited , dancing only for yourself Boston The emergency room lights stayed on all night Mathew sat on the bench outside , staring blankly at the three blood - red words above : " Under BJEDE E E 288 Wouchack Chapter 15 Resuscitation . " Leonardo had attempted suicide by swallowing charcoal , his life hanging by a thread . Only when he truly realized what had happened did he see how absurd and laughable the world was . In just one short week , he had nearly lost two of his closest friends . With a sudden " bang , " the lights went out . Mathew snapped back to reality , wiping his face . " Doctor , how is he ? " The doctor sighed softly . " We managed to resuscitate him , but the patient has a death wish . There's nothing more we can do . " " The brain injury from the car accident hasn't healed yet , and now he's suffered a severe blow . Whether he wakes up depends on his own will . " The doctor's words struck Mathew like a heavy hammer , pinning him to the spot . In the hospital room , Leonardo lay with a respirator , his chest rising and falling ever so faintly . He was clutching something in his hand . Mathew pried his fingers open . A note wrapped around a broken diamond ring . The contents read : After my death , please cremate my body and scatter my ashes here Mathew stared blankly at those few lines . Chapter 15 He knew Leonardo's feelings for Gabrielle ran deep , but he never 298 Vouchers imagined Leonardo would be so devastated by Gabrielle's death that he'd give up his own life . " Leonardo , if you have any conscience left , you should wake up now and live to repent for your sins , not just end it all like this ! " The man lying on the bed remained motionless , showing no response . His face was so pale it was almost transparent , as if he could disappear at any moment . Mathew let out a heavy sigh , then was called away by the doctor . After he left , a familiar figure entered the hospital room - it was Alaina . She first frowned , carefully observing Leonardo lying on the bed , then sighed in annoyance and disgust . " Hey , Denny , I don't think he's going to wake up . We need to come up with another plan . " She put her phone on speaker and set it on the bedside table , freeing her hands to rummage through Leonardo's belongings . " Another plan ? Why not just say you're Gabrielle and transfer the rest of his assets ? " Alaina rolled her eyes . " Are you really that stupid ? If I say I am , does that make it true ? Every procedure requires facial and fingerprint verification . " " You've been Gabrielle for so long , who would suspect ? " Alaina couldn't be bothered to explain . After searching in vain , she snapped angrily , " So what now ! All the money I got from him before , you gambled it away ! " Chapter 15 288 Vouchers " You're blaming me ? How was I supposed to know he'd lose his memory ? " The man on the other end of the phone sounded agitated . " Who would've thought that Gabrielle was so useless , just killing herself like that ? Wyatt is unbelievable ! " Alaina stomped her foot hard . Alaina's eyes suddenly turned vicious . " That car accident didn't kill that bitch , and she managed to survive for five years . She's really lucky . " " Don't be angry . Once Wyatt gets that 2 billion dollars , we'll quit . " Denny Lawson comforted her . She nodded helplessly and left in her high heels . But she didn't notice that on the hospital bed behind her , the man's fingers trembled ever so slightly . In "A Lady Hard to Please" by CrushReels, a single mother makes a poignant return to the city she fled seven years ago. Her mission: to secure treatment for her son's leukemia, setting the stage for an emotional journey of love and resilience amidst past heartbreak. As her ex-lover reenters her life upon hearing of her return, old wounds resurface, sparking a complex web of emotions and decisions that delve deep into themes of forgiveness, second chances, and the enduring power of love. This modern romance novel stands out for its raw portrayal of familial bonds tested by adversity, offering readers a compelling exploration of human strength and vulnerability. With a captivating blend of heart-wrenching moments and tender revelations, "A Lady Hard to Please" promises a captivating read that lingers in the heart long after the final page. Available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking a tale that transcends boundaries and speaks to the resilience of the human spirit.