Chapter 218

Jim was originally planning to leave, but after standing around for a while, he turned back to look at me. "I'm sorry about before… Elise." He used to only call me "Ms. Sawyer". He continued apologetically, "I always thought that you weren't good enough for Jonathan, but that's between the two of you. As long as he likes you, it isn't my place to be overbearing with you." "It's all in the past," I replied expressionlessly. I didn't feel much about this apology, because I had never really considered him a friend. In my eyes, he was just a stranger I happened to know. Seeing my unenthusiastic response, Jim said nothing more and left after offering a few more pleasantries. I sat by the bedside and waited for Jonathan to wake up. Around midnight, sleepiness overwhelmed me and I lay my head on the bed while holding Jonathan's hand. It was a bit cold in the hospital at night. I was just about to get up and look for some blankets when I felt a sudden warmth on my shoulder. Startled,