#Chapter 245: A Real Hero

Ella POV It took several days before Alexander could stay awake for more than a few minutes at a time. Those days felt like an eternity to me, sitting at his bedside, watching the slow rise and fall of his chest, hoping for any sign of improvement. The doctors assured me that the worst had passed, but still, every moment he remained unconscious gnawed at me. I hadn’t left his side for longer than I had to. Even now, as the sunrise warmed the chilly room, I felt like time was standing still. Then, the sound of hurried footsteps down the hall made me turn just in time to see Lexie rush into the room, her arms straining to carry a massive bouquet of flowers almost as big as she was. “Alex!” she cried, beaming with excitement. She practically threw the bouquet onto the bed, barely missing Alexander’s chest. “I brought you these so you’d have something pretty to look at while you get better.” Ella watched as Alexander’s lips curled into a weak smile. He shi