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

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

replied. Timothy exhaled in relief. “Everything will be fine since her condition’s stable. Now, we just need to wait for her to

giving off an almost bloodthirsty air.

I’m not around, help me take good care of your sister. Call me at once

you

He had

you staying here to look after Tessa and the baby?” Nicholas walked off without

Stefania grumbled. “He nearly went mad when the doctors were still trying to save her, and now that she’s alright, he’s not even sticking

he went to look for Edward.” Tobias looked on as Nicholas left. He had a perceptive look in his eyes. Stefania was startled. She didn’t pick up on what was

after asking that