Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 852:

Night swallowed the world outside.

Thunder rumbled in the distance, and heavy rain battered the windows with sharp, clear taps.

Maia opened the door to Chris’ hospital room. Inside, a peaceful stillness lingered.

She made her way to his side, eased down into a chair, and reached for Chris.

Chris’ skin felt warm, but he showed no signs of waking, lost in a sleep that seemed impossibly deep.

Maia watched him for a long moment, then whispered, barely above a breath, “Chris, promise me you’ll come back to me…”

A sudden bolt of lightning lit up the sky.

tiny tremor, almost as

for some peace and quiet in

for you. You’re a sensation! This

Maia only offered a gentle shake of her head. “There will be

Alice backed down. In the following days, she made sure that

Every sheet was crisp

refused to leave, talking to the unconscious Chris as

keep lying there forever. Without your voice pestering me, it’s gotten far

??? ???? ????????: g⍶ⅼ??ν???⸳???

Chris slipped into a coma. She stayed put through the day and kept vigil all night, never straying from his side. Lenny made more than one attempt

she murmured, propping her chin in her hand. “If you

little, but she managed a tired smile

her words turned softer. “You really are impossible… Who passes out and