Chapter 1731

Ariana felt as if she were wrapped in a dream, her unexpected revival filling her with a sense of wonder.

Gratitude and relief intertwined within her as she looked up at Holden, her eyes glistening.

“You must have been terrified.

Holden’s eyes softened at her words, a mixture of relief and lingering fear flickering in his gaze.

He lowered his head, his voice tinged with a quiet vulnerability.

“Terrified doesn’t even begin to describe it.

I was only gone for a moment, just to get you something to eat.

When I came back and saw you like that… I thought I had lost you forever.

Ariana’s heart ached at the pain in his voice.

“I’m so sorry,” she murmured, reaching out to hug him.

Holden didn’t hesitate.

He slid onto the bed beside her, wrapping his arms around her.

“No apologies, Ariana,” he whispered, his voice raw with emotion.

I want is for

leave me like that

eyes filled with

her voice thick with

“I promise.

stillness of the ward, they clung to each

Holden’s arms around Ariana banished every last trace of

felt truly safe, her heart swelling with love and

slipped by, unnoticed, as they

of the time she had spent unconscious, sustained only by the

looking up at Holden with a small,

“Holden, I’m starving.

you make me

think of the fact that she hadn’t had the time to enjoy the dish he

the request, she saw a flicker of hesitation in Holden’s

her tightened slightly, and she could feel the lingering fear that had rooted

side until you’ve fully recovered,” Holden asserted, his voice

her flat

famished,”

food was an easy

called his subordinates to fetch

food, Holden suddenly thought

call in front of Ariana

connected quickly, and Holden didn’t waste

Melon and Adele drifted off to sleep? If they’re

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