Chapter 283. Time’s Slipping Away!

LEE

“You’re finally awake!”

Our conversation about how to find the stalker—Dylan’s stalker—came to an abrupt halt when the hospital door swung open. I mean, Jackson’s stalker. Ugh, these names were really getting confusing.

Then Damon—yes, Damon, not Zac—stepped into the room. The moment our eyes met, his entire expression lit up with relief. Without a second thought, he rushed toward me and wrapped me in a tight, almost desperate embrace.

“I missed you so much, my baby…” he whispered as his hand gently cradled the back of my head. His other arm pulled me closer against him, as if letting go wasn’t an option. “I’ve been so worried. You’ve been asleep for over a week… I was terrified you’d beat your record for the longest time you were unconscious.” He exhaled a shaky breath, his voice tinged with both relief and lingering fear.

As Damon held me, my heart pounded furiously, hammering in my chest so loud I was sure he could hear it. His embrace was