Frederick's lips trembled as he asked with excitement, "Ally, you're awake?"

With a conditioned reflex, he pressed the call button at the head of the bed first, for fear that she would fall asleep again. Just like touching a fragile crystal doll, he touched her face lightly. His voice quavered. "You're awake. That's all that matters! Don't move, don't move around!"

He saw that she was grasping her tightly, her brows furrowed, and her lips seemingly mumbling out words. Frederick moved closer to her. "What do you want to say?"

Was she feeling uncomfortable?

"I didn't, I didn't do you any wrong... I won't leave you, I'm being framed!"

Her breathing was still a little unstable. When she spoke, her entire body was in pain. Her words were choppy, as if she had used up all of her strength. After finishing her words, she could not help but shut her eyes out of exhaustion.

He was glad that she was conscious, and that she wasn't confused, but he didn't expect those to be the first words out of her mouth. Frederick was heartbroken. He rubbed her hands, and spoke in a hoarse voice.

"I know, I know everything! You don't have to say anything. Nothing matters now except for you getting better..."

While they were talking, the doctor came in and examined her. Then he looked at the medical records and adjusted her prescription before giving instructions to the nurse behind him.

"Add another pack of IV drip in the afternoon. Let's see how she's doing after three days!"

Then he turned around and looked at the two.

"From what I can see right now, the patient's condition has stabilized. The inflammation and fever have subsided. When the wound heals, she'll be fine. Try to rest and sleep more, it will help with the recovery. As for the diet, eat a light meal mainly consisting of oatmeal and vegetables. Avoid fish and seafood! More importantly, the patient has to remain calm and not get too excited. Be careful not to open up the wound again, or the patient's condition could turn critical."

"Thank you, doctor! I'll keep that in mind!"

Everything that had happened had really scared Frederick out of his wits. Hearing what the doctor said made him breathe a sigh of relief.

He watched her like a hawk, not even daring to blink. He was unable to hide his

and sleep! I'll stay here with

face as she held

for being so strong! Promise me, no matter what

to give up her life for him! Frederick

was afraid that if I didn't

voice. It led her like a light in the dark, making her have the strength to storm past that

driving my mother out to the streets. I had to crawl back from the

if he had said it or not. Alicia thought she was in a daze

knew how to joke,

bring over some money and necessities to her. Once you're better, I'll bring her

"Okay!"

you know you almost lost your

body blocking in front of him, Frederick's throat became constricted again. He had never

and guilt in his tone. When she saw how wrinkled his clothes were and how haggard he looked, Alicia's heart ached for

what she had suffered because of him. This feeling was unexplainable. It was like being strangled, making him unable to breathe. The next second, unexpected words rang out. "I wasn't trying to block the gunshot for you..." Frederick was

wanted... to push you

want to see

u

wasn't so that he'd feel guilty or grateful. She'd only done it because she wanted to! Since it was willingly done, there was no reason for her to want him to repay or thank

want to see his tightly knitted

she trying to comfort him at this time? When

others?

She was too kind!

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