Chapter 23

When Gus regained consciousness, he found himself in a hospital room, and Amara was standing right in front of him. It felt like a dream. He was almost afraid to reach out and touch her, terrified she might be a figment of his imagination. Gus' eyes were rimmed with red as he tried to control his breathing. "Amara, you finally came to see me…" Amara nodded slightly. "Does this mean you still have feelings for me? Are you still angry? I truly know I was wrong! "Amara, please forgive me and give me one more chance. I don't want anything else, not Rose, not the child. Having you is enough for me, Amara… Amara..." His voice cracked with emotion, tears threatening to spill over at any moment. He desperately craved her response and her love. But Amara's face remained expressionless throughout, as if she were looking at a complete stranger. Gus' heart hammered frantically against his ribs. If only it could burst out of his chest, then he could show Amara exactly how much he loved her a