A cold chill spread through my body, and I couldn’t stop trembling. The man I had loved unconditionally had already given his heart to the poor girl I once sponsored.
And for her, he had destroyed everything I had.
If that’s the case… I’d make those who hurt me pay.
***
Footsteps echoed through the hospital room. I forced myself to stay calm, pretending to be unconscious.
"Mr. Bain, your fiancée just donated her corneas. Her body is already weak. If we remove her uterus now, she might not survive. It’s too risky—I strongly suggest we wait a little longer."
"I didn’t hire you to give me advice. This is an order, not a discussion. And if anything happens to Adalyn, you know the consequences."
The doctor hesitated before replying in a shaky voice, "Understood, Mr. Bain."
I felt the warmth of Robert’s fingers brush against my cheek. His voice was low, hoarse, almost tender.
"Adalyn, it’ll all be over soon. Don’t worry, I’ll always be here to protect you. I love you, Ada."
A tremor ran through me. Something wet slid down my cheek—his tear or mine, I wasn’t sure. Then I heard him shift, as if standing up.