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.

sending away the doctor, Frederick sat by the bed. Alicia blinked her eyes, obviously a lot more lucid now. He watched her like a hawk, not even daring to blink. He was unable to

your eyes and sleep! I'll stay

she held his hand. Their eyes met, and Frederick gave

Promise me, no matter what

give up her life for him!

that if I didn't

the dark, making her have the strength to storm past that final obstacle.

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

said it or not. Alicia thought she was in a daze because of

that she still knew how to joke, Frederick's heart ached

haven't told your mother yet. Don't worry, I'll get someone to bring over some money and necessities to her. Once you're better, I'll bring her here to see you. To avoid her from

"Okay!"

silly! Do you know you almost lost your life? I would rather be the one lying here than to see

words she had said while kneeling on the ground before he entered the door, and the scene of her thin body blocking in front of him, Frederick's throat became constricted again. He had never thought that she could do anything for him without

heart ached for him. In fact, when she saw him appear at the Clements family's manor that night, she knew that she would do anything for

overwhelmed by selfblame and guilt. His 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,

wanted... to push you

want

u

made it seem negligible. Everything that she'd done 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

to see his

raging storm. He couldn't help it. This silly woman. Why was she trying to comfort him at this time? When encountering danger, a normal person would have run away to save themselves. Who would care about

others?

She was too kind!

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