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Chapter 36: Awaken

Author: Jessie Jane
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-26 22:24:06

Highcare Hospital

Hours earlier.

Briella stirred, her eyelids felt like they were stitched together. she managed to peel them open but even that small movement took more effort than she expected.

Her throat was like she hadn’t swallowed in days. She opened her mouth to speak, but nothing came out. Just a croak, dry and broken.

After the doctors examined her and left, a warm hand suddenly touched hers.

“Briella?” a voice whispered, low and breathless.

She tried to lift her lashes again, slower this time. Through the haze, a figure leaned over her.

He looked like he hadn’t slept in days.

“Lex” she mouthed, barely a sound.

“I’m here. I’m right here.” His voice cracked, and his thumb gently stroked the back of her hand. “God, Brie. You scared the hell out of us.”

Her lips parted, dry and trembling. “How…?”

“You’re safe in the Hospital.” He grabbed a cup from the side table, carefully raised her head just enough to let her sip. She coughed.

“Easy, small sips.” He supported her, holding he
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