The Accidental Wife by Sara Islam

Chapter 55

I wasn't sure how long I had been sleeping, but when I woke up, I was slightly better. When I realized that it was Emily who came to visit, a bolt of energy ran through my body even though could barely push myself out of bed an hour before.

I had barely spoken to her ever since the wedding. It was clear that she was keeping her distance, and I respected her wishes. I knew that she was probably confused, and I didn't want to add more salt to her cuts.

Although I couldn't eat anything since yesterday because of how nauseous I felt, I couldn't say no to her food. I couldn't say no to her or anything from her. Perhaps I was desperate but having her here to take care of me while I was sick gave me a glimpse of hope

I couldn't help but feel that there was a chance for us. I was more than aware of the pain I caused her, but I Whenever I saw her around me. believed that I could make her happy again. I could be a better man. I wasn't going to repeat my mistakes again. If she gave me an what true love was like.

Slowly, I got out of bed and went to the bathroom to take a shower. I was in a horrendous state, and I didn't like the fact that Emily had to see me like that

My body was still exhausted, but I didn't like giving in to illness. I put on a t-

shirt and sweatpants and brushed my hair. I walked out of the room and made my way downstairs, but just before I descended the stairs, I noticed the fight of Emily's old bedroom on, and the tray was placed right bride the door.

"I went there and found the door not fully closed. When I walked inside, I found her asleep on the bed, making me smile. I missed seeing her here. She looked absolutely gorgeous.

makeup. I wondered what brought her to that

get close to her, but I didn't because I didn't want her to get sick. I remembered the day I found her sick in that bed and I almost lost my mind because I didn't know how to take care of her.

of my mind. Although I was walking on eggshells around her, I still liked that period. Maybe I needed to do what I once I reached for her shoulder and gently shook ber. "Em-Amelia," I caught myself before calling her with her old

moaned and stretched her arms. I watched as she opened her mesmerizing eyes and I did my best not to stare at her. It was so hard to have a heart queen before

in confusion and I tried not to laugh at how cute she looked. Once she took in her surroundings,

I replied, not knowing since when she had been asleep, but I only slept for three hours

took a longer look at her and recognized the dress she had on. It was the one she wore to our first business dinner as a couple. It still looked amazing on her.

on my forehead to check my temperature. "I think your temperature is still high. Let me get a thermomrier. Where is it? "There's one in my bathroom," I replied. She nodded at me and walked

bedroom.

her to get back. I loved having her here. Just presence brought back the house's spirit. She brought

HEM.

disappeared for less than five minutes and came back wearing what she had on "You should have kept the dress on, I commented, giving her the thermometer. I wasn't as feverish as I was; however,

ignoring what I said about the dress. Taking care of Rosie made her mum anitude take over

well and just by looking at her face, I was aware that she had questions

what I had said; however, she didn't deny that I was right. "Why did you." She looked down and I could tell that she was slightly