I believed he was a vegetable until the night he grabbed me
Everyone believes Sebastian Kane is a prisoner in his own body, the brilliant heir silenced by a vicious attack that left him unresponsive. To the world, he is a tragic figure, his mind locked away behind a body that refuses to respond.
Ivy Sinclair is only meant to be his caretaker, a pharmacist who needs the income to fund her desperate search for a treatment for her brother's illness. She never expects to find herself speaking her fears, hopes, and quiet observations to the silent man in the bed, treating him not as an object of pity, but as someone she can trust.
But Sebastian hears every word and the more time Ivy spends beside him, the harder it becomes for him to remain a silent stranger.
Sebastian watches as Ivy begins uncovering pieces of a puzzle she doesn't even know exists. Her compassion, intelligence, and determination draw him closer to her, even as the danger surrounding him grows.
Because Sebastian isn't as helpless as everyone believes and Ivy may be the only person who can help him uncover the truth before the people who silenced him realize he is listening.
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Chapter: Chapter 8Chapter 8Eleanor showed me where Sebastian’s medications were kept and walked me through the schedule his nurses followed. She explained which appointments were coming up, where the daily records were stored and whom I should contact if I noticed anything unusual. I listened carefully, asking questions whenever something wasn’t clear. It was familiar work in some ways, though I had never been responsible for keeping track of a routine like this inside someone’s home.“I’ll leave a copy of the schedule in the room,” she said, closing the folder she had brought with her. “The nurses will be here during the day, but there may be times when you’re the only person around him for a while.”“I understand,” I replied softly, my voice firm despite the nervous flutter in my chest.“And please, Ivy,” Eleanor paused, her composed facade cracking just enough to reveal the desperate mother underneath. Her eyes searched mine, her tone pleading. “If anything concerns you, call me, even if you think
Last Updated: 2026-10-10
Chapter: chapter 7I agreed to the trial period before my mind could talk me out of it.The thought of Noah's medical bills, the endless stack of invoices sitting on the kitchen counter, made the choice easier. Two days later, after finishing my shift at the pharmacy, I found myself sitting in the passenger seat of Eleanor Kane’s sedan.The drive to the Kane estate took us out of the busy commercial district and into an enclave of quiet, guarded estates hidden behind high stone walls and wrought-iron gates. When the car finally turned through the sweeping entrance of the Kane property, I couldn't stop my hands from tightening around the strap of my bag.The house was massive. It was all limestone, slate, and glass, surrounded by manicured lawns that looked like they had been measured with a ruler. Tall arched windows reflected the fading afternoon light, giving the entire place a distant, almost imposing grandeur.It was a world completely separate from mine. At home, our space was filled with the clut
Last Updated: 2026-10-04
Chapter: Chapter 6Mrs. Kane waited until the last of the evening's customers had left before gesturing for me to follow her somewhere quieter. I wiped my hands with a tissue and caught Maya's eye. She was already looking at me with obvious curiosity, and I knew she'd want the full story later. Mrs. Kane led me into the small, sterile consultation room adjacent to the pharmacy, a space usually reserved for patient counseling. We sat across from each other, the flimsy chairs feeling too formal for the gravity that suddenly settled in the air between us. For a long moment, she seemed unsure of where to begin, her gaze drifting to the institutional posters on the wall before returning to me. "I wanted to talk to you about Sebastian."I wasn't expecting that. "Is something wrong with his prescription?" "No." She shook her head, a decisive movement. "His medications are fine." I waited, the silence stretching, filled only by the distant hum of the pharmacy lights. "I've been thinking about what happened y
Last Updated: 2026-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 5The morning rush had already begun by the time I pushed through the pharmacy doors. A queue of patients had formed at the counter, the phone was ringing every few minutes, and Maya was trying to organize a stack of prescriptions while answering a question from one of the assistants. She caught my eye as I shrugged off my coat, a flicker of relief in her own. "You're early.""Only by a few minutes.""Still counts," she said, sliding a printed slip across the counter toward me. I tucked my bag into its usual hiding spot beneath the register. "What did I miss?""Nothing exciting," she replied, though her tone suggested otherwise."Mrs. Parker called twice about her refill, the delivery came in twenty minutes ago, and Chloe nearly sent the wrong medication upstairs again."I looked up from the slip, my brow furrowing. "Again?"Maya let out a long-suffering sigh. "She's learning." I couldn't help the soft laugh that escaped. The morning settled into its familiar, demanding rhythm after
Last Updated: 2026-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 4By the time I got home that evening, the sky had turned a deep purple, and the streetlights had come on along the street. The first thing I heard when I pushed open the heavy front door was the bright, pealing sound of Ella's laughter drifting from the kitchen."You're late," she called out, her voice full of the warmth of home.I closed the door behind me, the click of the latch a final punctuation on the day. I closed the door behind me and slipped off my shoes, my feet aching after a long day. "I know, work was hectic." Ella came out of the kitchen, still holding a wooden spoon flecked with sauce. She took one look at me, her smile faltering as her gaze swept over my face, taking in the exhaustion I couldn't quite hide. "You look exhausted.""I am exhausted." She studied my face for a moment longer, her brow furrowing with concern. It reminded me of the same look I'd seen in Maya's eyes earlier, and before Ella could ask anything else, Mum called from the kitchen. "Ella, leav
Last Updated: 2026-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 3The corrected prescription for Sebastian Kane was still warm from the printer when I heard the soft, unmistakable click of heels approaching the pharmacy counter again. I looked up from my verification screen, and there she was, Mrs. Kane, returning far sooner than I’d expected. I immediately reached for the small paper bag Chloe had just brought over, the corrected label crisp under my fingertips. "Here's your medication," I said, my voice careful, professional. I handed it to her, the paper crinkling softly in the quiet space between us."Thank you," she said, her tone as measured as before. She accepted the bag, her manicured fingers steady, but instead of turning to leave, she remained, her gaze holding mine. There was something thoughtful in her expression, a calm assessment that seemed to see past the practiced neutrality I wore like armor. In that instant, I became acutely aware of the faint tension still coiled in my shoulders, a stubborn remnant of the morning's violation.
Last Updated: 2026-09-27
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