Chapter 72

"Papa." I whispered. 

"Oh, My child, Finally you are awake."

 Papa came and patted my head. He sat beside me as I put my head on his lap. He ran his hands in my hair and spoke softly, "You have become so weak. You need to eat properly."

I hummed, holding him close and closing my eyes, receiving solace in my father's embrace. 

"Ryan told me what happened, Rebecca. I am sorry, my love, If I didn't force you… None of this would have happened, I don't know what took over me. I am so sorry. I thought he could save you… I was so wrong."

 Papa was on the verge of crying, he was trying not to cry because of me. My grip around him tightened as I nuzzled close to him. 

"Please don't say this, Papa… Ryan is the most beautiful thing that has happened to me. " I whispered. 

He held me close and I sniffed not to cry. 

"Where's Ryan?" I asked, faintly.

 He remained silent and it was enough for me to know