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.

slows a bit hearing Ruby's name It's still

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it's some improvement.

moment before speaking again. I'm not sure how much I should say, but if I were

answers came from, as

about the only thing

and I have been with you since you arrived here at the hospital. Would you like me to tell you the details?" I'd understand if she'd rather wait for a

nee in

down, the closest thing to a nod that she

are dark purplish circles under her eyes, and her skin has an unnatural yellow green tinge. Bruises run along

in a tremendous amount of pain right now, even with the

accident. Do you remember that?" I try to

steady.

I see her swallow, which

other driver. somehow walked

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

some of the scars Cara will carry from this won't be visible. They

too soft

words.

her to attempt to talk, but

to her,

...B babies?" She asks.

just uttering that single word took a lot of her

still isn't sure how that's possible..." The force of the

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machines start to beep loudly

suddenly changing subjects. Her eyes are downcast, looking without seeing, almost like

medical chart, and see

does Cara mean,

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

shakes her head from side to

of sad and concern rests

Gone? Hmm...

she could be... in hibernation." I say, recalling