Chapter 82 Revenge

Lila woke up to a world of white. The sharp sting of disinfectant and a brutal pressure in her head made her want to retch. She struggled to open her eyes, and the blur slowly cleared into focus. The ward was quiet. Morning light streamed in through the window and drew a gilt outline around a tall, straight figure standing with his back to Lila. Rhett was at the window, admiring the view outside, his presence cold and composed. Lila's throat was dry, and a painful groan escaped her lips. Rhett turned at the sound. His dark eyes fell on her, and for a slight moment, the hard lines of his face softened. He crossed the room in long strides, filled a paper cup at the water dispenser, and returned to the bedside. One hand held the paper cup, while the other steadied her shoulder as he helped her into a sitting position and slid a pillow behind her back. Lila leaned against the pillow. Her fingers brushed his skin as she took the cup. The touch against his cool skin made her f