Facade of Love

Chapter 106 Time to Wake Up

Mom’s face lit up with joy when she saw my eyes open, and she quickly called for the doctor.

As I took in the stark white surroundings and the doctors in their white coats, it clicked–I was in a hospital.

I watched the doctors talk to my mom after they checked me over. She nodded at everything they said, and then they were gone.

Mom was right there next to me, gripping my hand, her voice breaking as she asked, “You’re awake, sweetie. Hungry for anything? Want me to whip up your favorite?”

I tried to answer, but just then, the door burst open.

Maxwell and Zoe rushed in, breathless with relief.

“Yvette, you’re up! This is awesome–I gotta go tell Madam Young and Iddy!” Zoe blurted out, then dashed off before I could even get a word in.

I wanted to call her back, but she was already gone.

Maxwell leaned against the wall, arms folded, giving me this lopsided look. ” Man, you bled out so much. I was scared we’d lost you for good.”

him a warning glance. “Don’t you dare say that! Yvette’s right here, and she’s fine!”

grinned, nodding. “Yeah, yeah,

lump forming in my throat, but I had to

doc said you can start with something light. I’ll go fix you up a little something, okay?” Without another glance, she stood up, her tears hidden as she left

knew why she dodged the question–she did

they could. You nearly didn’t make it, and as

I had know deep down even in the

hart all

young. There’s time. You’ll heal, and there’ll

said, cutting him off mid–sentence with a smile that did not quite. reach my eyes. “He was just a six–week whisper of a dream, not even fully shaped. Maybe it’s for the best that he’s gone. I thought his arrival was a sign from above, a nudge to be braver, to fight for my marriage, and to chase the love of my life, but maybe the universe is telling

door creaked

Young, followed by… Idris.

to his feet, shooting Idris a frosty look before turning to me. “If you don’t want them here, just say

smile. “No worries.

moment, eyeing Idris and Madam Young, then finally

gave him