Rejected, And Became A Heiress

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Chapter 0042

Richard's POV

I've been sitting at Cara's bedside for hours, trading watch with Ruby. She takes a shift watching Cara while I take care of my actual patients at the hospital, then we switch, and she sees patients while I watch Cara. It leaves little time for much else, like sleeping

But Cara is worth it. Family is worth it.

Especially to me....

My heart is filled with guilt for her. It makes me pain.

Suddenly, I see movement under the blanket at Cara's feet. It's probably just a hallucination. I'm so sleep deprived, I'm not sure I can trust myself.

There it goes again, that little flicker of movement.

No, there's no way.

Then it happens again.

And again.

Cara's wiggling her toes!

...She's awake!

A soft groan escapes her mouth. Her lips are dry and cracked, they almost look grey.

I shush her, rubbing her arms. "Shhh... shh... don't rush it. Take your time."

I try to be as soothing as I can, knowing that she'll probably be surprised to see me here, of all people.

I'm proven right as her eyes open, and her gaze reaches my face. The machines monitoring her vitals pick up speed and volume, showing me exactly how she feels about me being there. BEEP BEEP BEEP! BEEP BEEP BEEP!

Every heartbeat is a reminder of what I've done to her. What Lilia has done.

"I know, Cara. I'm sure I'm not the person you want to see right now. Ruby stepped out to do some work; she'll be back soon," I say, hoping this helps.

I try to reassure her, crossing my fingers that she'll calm down.

rate slows a bit hearing Ruby's name It's still too fast for

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it's some improvement.

much I should say, but if I were in her

care who those answers came from, as

just about the only thing that I can give Cara right

me to tell you the details?" I'd understand if she'd rather wait for a friendlier face, but she does

nee in

the closest thing to a nod

her skin has an unnatural yellow green tinge. Bruises run along all

of pain right now, even with the medication that's flowing through the

a vehicle accident. Do you remember that?" I try to keep my voice

steady.

nods again. I see her swallow, which is

are safe. The other driver. somehow walked away with barely a scratch, but you... weren't so

the world is just so unfair. Bad things happen to good people, and there's nothing we can do about it except try to

sure some of the scars Cara will carry from

voice is too soft and scratchy, I

words.

soon for her to attempt to talk, but she keeps trying. She's adamant about saying this,

in closer to

...B babies?" She asks.

uttering that single word took a

thank goodness. The medical team still isn't sure how that's possible..." The force of the accident could've very well

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machines start to beep

subjects. Her eyes are downcast, looking without seeing, almost like she's mentally searching for something. "Lucy?" I ask. Who's

look at Cara's medical chart, and see that Lucy is the

mean, 'where' is

understand. Isn't she in there?" I point to Cara's

gently shakes her head from

of sad and concern rests on

Gone? Hmm...

could be... in hibernation." I say, recalling a seminar I