Chapter 8

I needed to get back to the hospital during the day. Just as I stepped out the door, the neighboring one swung open. Cillian stood there, looking exhausted. “I didn’t sleep all night, worried I’d miss any news from you,” he said, his eyes drooping, trying to look pitiful. It used to work

Chapter 9

Over the next three days, while I received my IV treatments, he hung around the clinic entrance. When I went back to the inn, he followed me, insisting he would do whatever it took to win me back. It reminded me of when he first pursued me all those years ago.

Back then, I thought of hi

Chapter 10

Remi told me to pack my things and wait for his signal.

"Which elevator is closest to your room?"

I said number 2, and he advised me to use elevator 1.

"Once Cillian leaves, make a break for it. I'll keep him occupied with some coffee. By the time he realizes you've checked out, i