Chapter 267

Inside the hospital room, Oliver walked in once more. These past few days, he had been doing extra rounds, more than usual. Holding a clipboard, he leaned down to gently lift Louise's eyelid and observed for a moment before checking the wound on her head. She was recovering well from the surgery, no doubt about that. The problem was-she just wouldn't wake up. They'd done every test possible, over and over again, yet nothing explained why she was still unconscious. Out of the corner of his eye, Oliver caught sight of his friend Dominic, who looked like he hadn't slept for days-half-dead with exhaustion. With a silent sigh, Oliver stepped away from the bed and sat down on the small couch nearby. "Come here. Let's talk." "Do you think she's gonna wake up?" Dominic didn't move. His eyes stayed fixed on Louise's quiet face. She hadn't woken up these last few days, and he hadn't dared to close his eyes either-scared he'd miss the exact moment she came around. But the more hope you have, the