Chapter 216

▪︎Two days later▪︎ "This way Ma'am." The doctor said to me as he pointed towards the door at the edge of the hallway. I stood up from where I sat with Marcus, finally. Marcus stood up too and wanted to go with me but I stopped him. I needed to do this alone. "Are you sure you'll be okay?" He asked worriedly. I smiled softly; "Don't worry. Just give me five minutes and I'll be back." I tried to assure him but it didn't seem to help. So; "I met with her when she was still doing fine. What do you fear now she's in this position?" I asked him. He sighed; "Five minutes and if you're not back, I'm going in." "I know." "And if I feel a single change in you, I'll..." "...Come running to get me. I know." I cut him off with a chuckle. "Don't worry..." I caressed his cheek gently. "...I'll be fine." I assured him again. "Alright then." He nodded in defeat before letting me leave. Even after leaving his side, I could still feel his worried gaze burning a hole in my back. Seriously, what is he so s