Chapter 274. Saviour

Zach’s eyes pull open to the sterile, dim light of a hospital room. His head throbs gently, constantly reminding him of the incident that landed him here. He blinks slowly, trying to pull together the fragmented memories of the past few days. The beeping of the heart monitor and the occasional shuffling of footsteps in the hallway are the only sounds that resonate through the silence of the ward.

The door opens quietly, and Lara steps in with concern written all over her face. She approaches Zach’s bedside, her eyes scanning his face with a tenderness that seems almost foreign given their recent strained interactions.

“Hey, Zach,” she hollers softly.

Zach turns his head to her, a weak smile forming on his lips. “Lara. I didn’t expect to see you so soon.”

Lara’s eyes well up with tears, but she blinks them away quickly. “I came as soon as I could. How are you feeling?”

Zach shifts slightly, wincing a bit as he tries to find a comfortable position. “Bett