Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 625

“You two talk. I’ll go greet your family,” Ellie said, leaving the room to give them privacy.

It had been nearly six months since Linda agreed to be Orion’s 24–hour private nurse. In that time, she had been hurt by him countless times, often crying and saying she couldn’t do it anymore. But she always stayed. Mark hadn’t chosen wrong.

Linda’s warm, sunny personality and her professional expertise had not only helped Orion’s physical wounds heal quickly but had also mended his emotional scars. Orion’s recovery was as much Linda’s achievement as it was his own.

“Orion, this is amazing! Your face is finally healed!” Linda’s voice trembled with emotion. Orion reached out, and Linda quickly took his hand, guiding him.

“Thank you, Linda,” Orion said, standing up from his wheelchair and gently embracing her. “My eyes still need time to heal, so I’ll need your help a little longer.”

“Orion, it’s my job. You don’t have to thank me,” Linda said, tears streaming down her face.

Hearing movement at the door, Orion released her and sat back in his wheelchair. Linda wiped her tears, draped a blanket over his legs, and wheeled him out to the reception area.

tears streaming down her face as she saw Orion alive and well. She threw her arms around him, sobbing

really you?” Todd touched his son’s face,

parents; his voice choked with emotion. The reception area was filled with the sound of a family reunited, crying

sick,” Alex said, his eyes

give you some privacy,” Ellie said, leading Linda out of the room so

Thompson, I’m so envious of Orion,” Linda said, her tears still flowing as they stepped into the hallway. Ellie looked at Linda, her heart aching for Linda. Linda was an

your sister. If you

her tears. “I’m just not used to emotional moments like this. I’m fine on my own, really. I’m used to it.” Tears still streaming down her face, Linda managed to force a smile at

standing before her. Gently, she took Linda’s hand and led her to the window, where

have children, and build your own family. Keep hoping for

to Ellie. “Dr. Thompson, do you still believe in love?” Ellie stared out the window, unable

Alex’s voice broke the

and his parents exiting the room. She and Linda approached. “I’ll go check on Orion,” Linda said, hurrying back into the

Linda trot into the ward, Nancy turned to Ellie. “Dr.