Chapter 47. Uncovering the Truth

Author’s POV

A couple of days passed and Lea was recovering steadily under Phill’s watchful care.

Phill sat quietly beside Lea’s hospital bed, his expression was one of gentle concern as he watched her lost in her thoughts. He reached out, placing a reassuring hand on hers.

“You need to rest, Lea. Stress isn’t good for you or the baby.”

Lea finally glanced at him, her eyes filled with a mix of worry and stubborn resolve. “I can’t help it, Phill. I keep thinking about Jake. Didn’t he call after he left?”

Phill shook his head, Lea sighed. “I get it that you are still not over him. But you gotta focus on you now.”

Lea sighed deeply again, her voice tinged with frustration. “It’s just...I will never be able to explain how I feel about him. Never mind! How is aunt? I should be beside her. Looking after her but here I am, lying on this bed. Absolutely useless.” She turned around, her back towards Phill.

“She is still the same. Has