Chapter 124

Isabella’s POV Days and nights, a torturous nightmare, passed like a cold and destructive storm. Every ticking of the clock makes my heart heavier. Matteo didn’t wake up earlier than expected. Two days and two nights later after the surgery, I’m still here, watching him like I’m not functioning at all. The rhythmic beeping of the monitor is suffocating me. The smell of antiseptic was sharp, clinical. It was almost like a punishment for me. I don’t wanna be here and see him in that state, but I couldn’t bring myself to leave. I want to be the first person he sees when he opens his eyes again. I want to be with him even in a hopeless situation. “Belly, why won’t he wake up?” Noah, who was standing beside the bed, asked. He wasn’t taking his eyes off his father. It was hard to convince him to go to school despite the situation, but for the first time, I was thankful to Stella for being with Noah. She’s sending him and picking him up from school for two days. I don’t know what she’s thinki