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.”

after, right? You can find out just as soon as you wake up.” “I’ll keep waiting for you, no matter how long it

Nicholas wanted to say, but he only had five minutes which was soon

the machines, her condition is stable,” Nicholas replied. Timothy exhaled in relief.

off an almost

“When I’m not around, help me take good care of your sister. Call me at once if anything happens to

you going to

at Nicholas in puzzlement. He had no idea what could be more

also confused. “Where are you going, Nicholas? Aren’t you staying here to look after Tessa and the baby?” Nicholas walked off

were still trying to save her,

Tobias looked on as Nicholas left. He had a perceptive look in his

herself immediately after asking that question. Knowing