Chapter 263

Twelve hours after coming out of surgery, Bianca Quinn finally opened her eyes. She glanced up at the IV drip—clear liquid dripping slowly into her arm—then instinctively touched her now-flat belly. Her eyes swept over the luxurious hospital room, but there was no sign of a baby. “Wake up, come on…” Bianca shook Connor Allen lightly, who’d fallen asleep slumped over at her bedside. Connor stirred, forcing himself upright. His whole body screamed with exhaustion, eyelids so heavy he could barely keep them open. A glance at his watch—it was 4 a.m. He rubbed his eyes and stared at Bianca, who was now wide awake and staring back. He wasn't dreaming—she was really awake. “Bianca!” he breathed, grabbing her hand and showering it with kisses, his heart aching at the sight of her pale lips. Bianca instinctively pulled her hand back, a flicker of fear in her wide eyes. “Who... who are you?” “I…” Connor’s voice caught in his throat, the bitterness hitting him like a punch. His lips trembled. “I’