Chapter 164: I’m Sorry, IL

Chapter 164: I’m Sorry, I Let You Down

Chapter 164: I’m Sorry, I Let You Down

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

I faced Marcus Blackwood’s deep golden eyes and froze momentarily. The dim light cast shadows across his

pale features, making him look more vulnerable than I’d ever seen him.

As I was about to get up from the bedside chair, his hand shot out and grabbed my wrist. His grip was weak

but desperate.

“Elena,” he called my name softly.

I quickly pulled my hand away and explained, “I was only helping you turn off the light. Don’t overthink it.“.

My voice came out sharper than intended. “I came to see you only because we were in the same car during

the accident. If you died, I wouldn’t be able to explain to the Blackwood family.”

Marcus watched my serious explanation with those intense golden eyes. After a moment, he responded with

a simple acknowledgment.

“I understand.”

Then his voice dropped to barely a whisper. “I’m sorry, I let you down.”

I was stunned and stared at him. “What do you

mean?”

fixed on my face, never wavering. “I

skipped a beat. The air in the room suddenly felt thick

up,” he continued, his voice heavy with

had forgotten you.”

knuckles turning white. I looked

the

it isn’t

with pain from the movement. I immediately pressed

move or your wound will tear open,” I warned. “Your

and lay back down against the

and stood with my back to him. The distance felt both necessary and

you apologizing?” I asked without

While we’ll still sever our mate bond, I’ll wait for you

I walked toward the door. Each

figure and suddenly began coughing violently. The

I’m

through the quiet room.

caused chest pain, and I could hear his sharp intake of breath between

the hallway and entered the

immediately pressed the nurse

My hand hovered

and leaving.

and nurses filled the ward quickly, their urgent voices mixing together.

forced myself to

Ashworth by

his tall figure elegant against

in the shifting illumination like an

to see him. “What are you doing here so late at night? Are you waiting for

I’m not used to living in the Northern Territory. I

is dry. With autumn’s significant temperature differences between day and night, it’s normal to feel

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