Always Been Yours

After hearing what the doctor said, Kieran gave up on using the family’s status to ask for special treatment. He glanced at Nicholas and Timothy before advising, “For the sake of Tessa’s safety, why don’t you two discuss and see who’ll go in to see her?”

Nicholas and Timothy looked at each other. In the end, it was Timothy who compromised and gave the spot to Nicholas, who put on a surgical gown before entering Tessa’s room in the ICU.

Tessa looked frail as she lay on the hospital bed. There were several tubes stuck to her and her face was ghostly pale. She looked like a fragile doll.

Nicholas felt as if someone had stabbed him with a knife. His mind was filled with self blame and regret.

“I’m sorry. I failed to protect you.” He kneeled beside the bed and gently brought

Tessa’s hand to his face. “Get better soon, okay? The baby and I are waiting for you.”

just as soon as you wake

was so much Nicholas wanted to say, but he only had five minutes which was soon over. His eyes were red as he walked back out. Timothy quickly asked, “How’s my sister,

on the machines, her condition is stable,” Nicholas replied. Timothy exhaled in relief. “Everything will be fine since her condition’s stable. Now, we

and before anyone else could react, he started giving off an almost bloodthirsty air. He looked at his

Timothy and said solemnly, “When I’m not around, help me take good care of your sister. Call me at

you going to

stared at Nicholas in puzzlement. He had no idea what could

was also confused. “Where are you going, Nicholas? Aren’t you staying here to look after Tessa and the baby?” Nicholas walked off without responding to either one of

trying to save her, and now that she’s alright, he’s not even sticking around to look after

a perceptive look in his eyes. Stefania was startled. She didn’t pick up on what was

she refuted herself immediately after asking