Chapter 18

Davis

The blinds were closed, blocking the sun rays from passing through the room. Davis sat alone staring at Allison. Her eyes were closed, and she lay idly on the bed. He had been in hospitals before, but not this long. He hated the smell and wished to get her out of it soon.

“Allison. Please... wake up soon.”

He whispered, holding one of her hands and kissing it lightly.

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[One month ago]

“Doctor, what do you mean?”

“The knife. Unfortunately, it touched her spine and damaged it a little, so it’s going to affect her. I’m really sorry.”

“Is s-she alive?”

“Yes, she is. She lost a lot of blood, but the surgery was a success. It’s going to take some time for her to awake. You’ll have to be patient. We’ll only know what to do next when she wakes up.”

That broke Davis’s heart, but at least there was still hope. Pamela kept sobbing, and he led her back to sit down.

“You can take Elizabeth home. I’ll stay with Allison.”