Sienna’s POV
The VIP hospital room felt far too quiet, with only the ticking of the wall clock and the occasional drip of the IV breaking the silence. I leaned back on the bed, the white blanket covering my still-weak body. My stomach still ached from the appendicitis, though the doctor had said my condition was improving. I thought everything would feel ordinary after this—I would rest, recover, and go home. But what I never expected was how Liam had been here the entire day.He sat on the small sofa in the corner of the room, still in his long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. From time to time, his gaze shifted toward me, as if watching over my every move. Since this morning, he had been the one who brought me breakfast according to the doctor’s orders, the one who made sure I took my medicine on time, even the one who adjusted my pillow whenever the pain returned. And the strangest thing of all I couldn’t stop this feeling inside me.This VIPSienna's POV I nodded, trying to absorb everything he said. A wave of shame crept in, realizing how careless I had been with my own body.“So I really have to change my habits, right?” I muttered, half to myself.The doctor gave a faint smile. “Exactly. Think of it as an alarm. Your body is asking for attention. If you care about yourself and the people who care about you take care of your health.”Those words sank deeper than I expected. The people who care about me. For a brief moment, Noah’s face crossed my mind, followed by the image of Liam, who had been by my side all these past days.I looked back at the doctor, hesitating before asking again, “If I feel tired later, is that normal, Doctor? I mean, even after I recover, will my body still feel weak for a while?”“Completely normal,” he replied. “You’ll need time to regain your strength. Don’t rush back into full activity. Rest well, give your body time to adjust. The first two weeks after discharge a
Sienna's POV This morning, sunlight slipped through the sheer curtains of the hospital’s VIP room. I opened my eyes feeling lighter than I had in the past few days. The pain in my stomach hadn’t completely disappeared, but it was far more manageable. My breathing came easier. Unlike two days ago, when every movement made me wince.Liam was no longer in his chair. Since I woke up, the seat had been empty, leaving only the trace of a rumpled thin blanket and the faint scent of his cologne. I didn’t know what time he left, or where he had gone. All I knew was that last night, he was still here making sure I was comfortable before finally falling asleep in that very chair. As always, Liam never announced the things he did for me. He simply did them.For some reason, an odd feeling crept into my chest when I realized his absence this morning. Maybe I had grown too used to seeing him whenever I opened my eyes. Maybe I was beginning to miss his presence.The hospital roo
Sienna’s POV I looked at the spoon he held out toward me again. Thin steam rose from the soup, its aroma light, not overpowering. My hand reflexively moved to stop him, but Liam only shook his head slightly, as if he already knew I would try to refuse again.“I can eat by myself,” I said, trying to sound firm.He gave a faint smile. “I know. But if I let you eat on your own, I’m sure you’d stop after just two bites. Am I right?”I froze, lips ready to protest, but no words came out. Because he was right. I would have stopped far earlier than I should.“Liam.” I drew in a deep breath, searching for an excuse. “You don’t have to go this far. I don’t want to trouble you.”He looked at me for a long time, as if to make sure I would hear every word he was about to say. “You’re not troubling me, Sienna. I’m here because I want to be. If I thought this was a burden, I would’ve left already.”The spoon approached again. Reluctantly, I opened my mouth, letting th
Sienna’s POV The VIP hospital room felt far too quiet, with only the ticking of the wall clock and the occasional drip of the IV breaking the silence. I leaned back on the bed, the white blanket covering my still-weak body. My stomach still ached from the appendicitis, though the doctor had said my condition was improving. I thought everything would feel ordinary after this—I would rest, recover, and go home. But what I never expected was how Liam had been here the entire day.He sat on the small sofa in the corner of the room, still in his long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. From time to time, his gaze shifted toward me, as if watching over my every move. Since this morning, he had been the one who brought me breakfast according to the doctor’s orders, the one who made sure I took my medicine on time, even the one who adjusted my pillow whenever the pain returned. And the strangest thing of all I couldn’t stop this feeling inside me.This VIP
Liam's POV I took a deep breath before answering. “Appendicitis,” I said quietly, trying to hold back the worry still lingering in my voice. “Luckily, it didn’t reach the point of needing surgery. But Sienna, seriously how could you let yourself go without water? You only drank coffee and soda, didn’t you?” My tone unconsciously rose. “Did you think your body could endure that?”She lowered her head, clearly unwilling to respond. I could see the guilt in her eyes, but it wasn’t enough to ease my frustration.I held my breath, trying to suppress the storm of emotions inside my chest. My gaze remained fixed on Sienna—her body weak, her face pale, her hair messy. She lowered her head, as if hiding from my stare.In that silence, my mind was loud, filled with fragments of images that made my blood run uneasy. The image of her collapsed body on the apartment floor, her skin cold, lips pale, breath barely steady. All of it replayed in my head like a recording I couldn’
Liam's POV As the nurse pushed Sienna’s bed into the VIP ward, I walked beside her. There was a strong urge inside me to make sure everything was perfect—the mattress soft enough, the lighting calm, even the scent of the room not too sharp. I wanted her to be comfortable. Not just safe, but truly able to rest.Once everything was set, the nurse excused herself. The room fell silent, the only sound the steady beeping of the heart monitor. Sienna was still asleep, her face pale, her hair slightly disheveled. I sat in the chair next to her bed, watching her for a long while. Relief came from the doctor’s assurance that her condition wasn’t too serious, yet fear still lingered—fear of losing her.I leaned back in the chair, trying to steady my breathing. The room was too quiet. The rhythmic machine was calming, but it also made every passing second feel heavy. My gaze never left Sienna, her frail body hidden under the white blanket.The door creaked softly. A middle-age