Chapter 209

“I...” She froze, her fingers clutching the bedsheet. “I was bleeding… what happened to me?” she whispered, looking at David with fear in her eyes. David’s throat tightened. He took a deep breath, trying to stay calm for her sake, even though the memory of last night still haunted him. He reached out and gently took her hand. “Lily…” David’s voice came out low. “You were bleeding because....” Before he could finish, the door suddenly opened. The doctor walked in with a nurse behind him. “Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Hardison,” The doctor greeted politely. Lily blinked, her brows knitting together. Mrs. Hardison? The words felt strange in her ears. No one had ever called her that before. Her eyes instantly shot toward David, narrowing suspiciously. What did he say this time? David, pretending not to notice her glare, simply gave a faint smile, the kind that made her even more annoyed. The doctor moved closer, checking her file. “Mrs. Hardison, how are you feeling now?” “I’m… feeling bette