Chapter 43

Axel cleared his throat lightly. Arthur immediately stood up and asked, "So, what did the specialist say?" Fraser's eyes locked onto Marianne lying on the bed. His tone was slow but firm. "They said it's all in her mind. If she wants to get better, it's up to her." Marianne's gaze dimmed at the words, her eyelashes lowered slightly. Fraser watched her for a beat, then said, "Dad, Axel, can I talk to her alone for a bit?" Arthur hesitated, but Marianne gave him a faint smile. "It's fine. Let Fraser and I have a proper heart-to-heart. It's been too long." Once Axel and Arthur left the room, a stillness settled around them. Marianne picked up a framed photo of their family of four from the bedside table, her voice light and calm. "Fraser, aside from myself, you're the only one who can save me. Cut ties with Bellamy, and I'll recover-just like that." Fraser's face turned cold instantly, and his voice dropped with it. "You know what? I keep having the same dream-Bellamy looking at me with t