Chapter 40~ Done asking

“Why did you do that? How could you protect me without caring about yourself?” Tessa sobbed as

she held Aaron’s hand.

Her heart ached when she saw the bruises on his arms. His legs were kept higher than the level

of his heart to help reduce swelling.

He also took a blow to the head during the accident so a white bandage was wrapped around his

head.

After being in a coma for three days, he was finally awake but he looked like he was still in bad

shape. The only thing he was able to move was his head and his arms.

Tessa’s tears couldn’t stop streaming down her face. Guilt filled her completely seeing Aaron get hurt in her place.

Aaron raised his injured arm and wiped her tears away.

“Hey… Please, don’t cry. I don’t want you to cry because of me, ever,” Aaron said in a hoarse voice.

Every cell in his body felt like it was set on fire. There was no part of him that didn’t hurt. His throat burned from the dust he had consumed during the rescue process. However, he was trying his best to look strong so that Tessa would stop feeling bad.

Tessa’s shoulders shook when she heard his low voice. He didn’t sound like himself and she

blamed herself more.

“I’m sorry. I should have been the one who got hurt-”

“Don’t talk like that. I’m happy I got hurt on your behalf. As long as I’m alive, I will never let anything happen to you,” Aaron declared and then added, “I hope the kids haven’t been here to see me. I don’t want them to see me like this.”

Tessa shook her head, replying, “No. They are with my mother. I told them they will visit you when you feel better. They’ve been worried about you.”

The kids had stayed up late on the night of the incident, waiting for their father to put them to sleep like he always did. It was only after Tessa explained that he wasn’t feeling well that they

agreed to sleep.

Aaron nodded at Tessa’s words. He was about to respond when he coughed violently. Tessa realised that he needed water. She stood up and poured him glass at the bedside table.

She then held the back of his head, propping him up and helped him drink.

Aaron took a few mouthfuls When he swallowed the water, he glanced up at Tessa and remarked, “I love the way you’re holding my head. As if you’re about to kiss me.”

Tessa blushed as she removed her hand She said, “Sometimes I wonder what goes through your head ”

Aaron raised an eyebrow and replied, “You’re the only one on my mind ”

Tessa rolled her eyes but her cheeks flamed up A little while later, Aaron began to feel uncomfortable. His body was a little itchy He raised his arms to rub some spots on his skin and

Tessa noticed this.

She went to the bathroom and fetched warm water in a small basin. She then took a towel and

ward. Since Aaron couldn’t move, this was the only

to ear as Tessa wiped his arms. She then opened the buttons of the hospital gown he was wearing.

profusely as she stared at his

and the money.

moment, Tessa was in a daze as she admired Aaron’s body. How could a man be

looking?

what you

by Aaron’s deep voice. Her face flushed

staring!

wasn’t staring.”

look

at Aaron playfully and hit his shoulder, saying, “Stop

grabbed his

“Are you ok? Oh, my God, I’m sorry.

in pain, Tessa lowered her head to examine his shoulder. Suddenly,

filled with nightmares. I

stay still on his chest. Her eyes watered and she didn’t know what to say. So she just kept quiet and

Tessa said when she stood up straight.

some time. She could still feel his warm skin on hers and

proceeded to wipe his chest, tracing the contours of his abs

He licked his lips and said, “I think you missed

Tessa asked with a cocked-up

followed his gaze

tent on the front

he smirked, saying, “Little me needs some attention

yet so she thought she

adult

feeling shy? It’s not like you’ve never

a glare and grabbed the band of his boxers. Her face flushed

boxers

the more she wiped him. She had

so she couldn’t see his

was done, her blush had reached her neck.

looked at Aaron.

green eyes met Aaron’s cerulean blue eyes

nodded. His eyes darkened with lust as he said in a husky voice, “That would do for now.

are making progress.”

with us? I’m sad that he can’t walk anymore,” Willa said as they walked alongside Aaron.

was in an electric wheelchair that he could control by himself so he didn’t need anyone to

push him.

for weeks, Aaron was

break from work and took care of

was in pain, this was the best moment of his life. Having Tessa take care of him

glanced at Tessa when Willa asked that question, hopeful that

children stayed close to their father with sad looks on their faces. She couldn’t bear to say no and disappoint

the mansion. Dad would also

eyes fell on Aaron’s legs. The doctor said he had to go through. physical therapy but it

but we will only stay until you feel better.

with us too,” Aaron suggested but Tessa shook

be okay after three days or a week. You would have gotten

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