Chapter 208

Later, doctor shift, Lily to private ward and then David got chances to see her. David entered the private ward with caution. The gentle beeps emanating from the equipment in the room contrasted with the silence. His eyes found her, lying in the hospital bed with her pale skin, unmoving, her mouth parched, her arm extended weakly by her side. He froze. He had trouble breathing. He swallowed, his throat closing. He took another step, his heart throbbing in his chest. He had seen her hurt before, but never like this. He had never seen her injured in such a way, not this fragile, not this lifeless. He moved the chair closer and sat down beside her. Reaching out with his shaky hand, he pushed a few strands of hair away from her forehead. Her skin was cold to the touch, and he could feel his heart ache. “Lily…” he breathed, his voice just barely intact. “Why would you do this to yourself?” There was no response, only the gentle beeping of the monitor. He leaned forward, elbows on his knees,