Chapter 221

Alex practically threw himself beside the bed, face full of guilt—it was his fault. He hadn’t dared to break the news of his survival to her too soon, scared it’d put her in danger. How could she be so reckless? "Fiona, my love, are you okay?" His voice trembled as hot tears streamed down his face. He held her soft little hand tightly and kept asking over and over. She was awake. Maybe it was his voice that brought her back. After so long in that hazy state, she finally opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was Alex’s face, overly close and devastatingly handsome. She blinked at him and gave a weak smile. "Alex… you’re really here. You waited for me… No one will ever pull us apart again." Her voice was soft and faint, like the wind might carry it away. She was just too weak. She honestly thought she had died—what else could explain seeing the man she’d missed so deeply? "You silly girl, what were you thinking? You thought I died, so you had to follow? Seriously, how could you be so