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Chapter 37 He's Not Just After Your Money Anymore

Author: Day Torres
The doctor led them to the patient's room and left them alone. Alexia stayed by Howard's bedside for hours, sometimes resting her head on the mattress, and other times, when sleep overtook her, Scott would sit beside her and let her rest on his shoulder.

It was already morning when they saw Howard stir and try to wake up. Scott ran out to get the doctor, and Alexia grabbed Howard's hand.

"Howie, I know you can hear me. Please get better soon. Please." She kissed his hand, her expression full of desperation. No one could truly understand it, but that man was the only family she'd had in the world since her accident.

The doctors arrived and asked her to leave the room. They had to run several tests now that Howard was awake, but even with all the tubes down his throat, he still managed to give Alexia a reassuring smile.

"You have to let me take you home," Scott whispered as he approached her. Knowing her, he figured she'd refuse. He turned her gently and cupped her face in his ha
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