“Scarlett, you’ve been asleep for two days,” the soft voice said. “Please wake up!”

I wanted to say something and to open my eyes, but I did not succeed.

I felt something moist inside my bone-dry mouth. After some time, my face and limbs were being cleaned gently by a damp towel.

I couldn’t help but fall back asleep again due to my extreme fatigue.

My dreams were incomprehensible and confusing. The next time I opened my eyes, my surroundings were clearer to me than they were though I was still feeling groggy.

Ashton slumped over my bed as he was asleep. His hair looked rather greasy as though he hadn’t showered in days.

“Ashton!” I croaked. My voice was hoarse but I was surprised that I managed to say that.

I smiled at the realization that I was still alive. It feels so good to be alive!

At the sound of his name, Ashton straightened himself up. He looked haggard and unkempt. I reached out to caress his face and felt a cluster of tiny beards poking out of his chin.

I chuckled. “Haven’t I just shaved for you? They’ve grown back.”

at me with his deep dark eyes. He did not speak for a long time; his eyes

said with a choking voice after a

as I

see you!” I tugged his

“You’ll get to see me every day from now on,” he said, unable to conceal the joy in

move my body freely now. Not to mention my throat felt a lot more comfortable and moister. “If I could fit you in my pocket, I’ll get to see you every day,” I said, wasting no time in teasing him as soon as I

mischief. “You’re in a playful mood. It’s good to see you back

hugged me again and it was tighter than before. I

surged through me and I felt lucky to be alive

this life, I will never leave him again. He was all I could think about during the few minutes in the freezer. As I approached death,

my good fortune to have met him in

I whispered as I held his

again. There was an unspeakable joy

decade, I have never

have any regrets

deep into my eyes. He nodded and planted a kiss

smiled again, just feeling

on his chest to savor the peace that came with it, the incidents of that night

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