Chapter 57 I just want to be by your side

"Marielle Duvall!" Rowan Blackwood hadn't expected this reaction from Marielle. Panicked, he pinched her philtrum, but she remained unresponsive. Fear gripped him instantly. The doctor he summoned examined her and concluded she had fainted from extreme emotional distress. Though stable now, Rowan remained uneasy. He'd treated her far worse before—yet her psychological resilience had never seemed this fragile. What changed? "Doctor, are there other health concerns?" The doctor shook his head. "Her physical condition is weak. I suspect incomplete recovery after childbirth—multiple issues have accumulated. She needs gradual rehabilitation." Rowan's brow furrowed. "Is it serious?" "Women's health issues often require slow, steady treatment." "Understood. Ensure thorough examinations." Rowan exited, suddenly craving a cigarette. Since reconnecting with Marielle, his smoking urge had intensified. He rolled a cigarette between his fingers. When Marielle woke, Rowan was gone. She sighed in rel