Chapter 119. Beacon of Hope

The hospital room was enveloped in a somber atmosphere, the beeping of machines providing a rhythmic backdrop to the tense silence.

Gerard lay motionless on the hospital bed, connected to various monitors and tubes, his chest rising and falling with the aid of the ventilator. The room was dimly lit, adding to the gravity of the situation.

Yvette stood by Gerard's bedside, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at his pale face. She took a deep breath, trying to compose herself before speaking to him. The machines beeped softly in the background, emphasizing the gravity of Gerard's condition.

"Gerard," Ivy’s voice was barely above a whisper, filled with a mixture of sorrow and longing. "I don't know if you can hear me, but I need to say this."

She reached out and gently grasped Gerard's hand, her fingers trembling slightly. The touch of his cold hand sent a shiver down her spine, but she held on, needing this moment