Chapter 6

Ciara’s POV

“Here, try to eat something,” I told dad and gently placed the tray on his thighs.

I opened the dish while he stared intently at me.

It’s about a week after his surgery, and I guess he’s fully strong now. Not that strong but okay.

The past few days have been horrible for me. I had to work long hours and take care of the family at the same time.

I was already losing weight and was gradually fading, and as if it’s not enough, Brian kept on reminding me of our deal.

I know that he already has a right to me now but shouldn’t take it slow. He didn’t expect me to just rush off and get married to him.

Ben, on the other hand, had started applying for jobs and going for different interviews.

Maybe he had a change of heart or probably felt like everything would be on his shoulders once I’m gone so he had to prepare for the worst.

“Thank you, Ciara. Your mom told me everything that you did. Thanks for not letting me die,” he tol