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Crocodile Tears

Author: Lady Aston
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-13 15:22:48

Emily’s bandaged hand rested just inches from his own. Charles hesitated, not daring to close the distance, afraid even the slightest touch might rupture the fragile stillness between them.

Then—movement.

A faint twitch of her fingers. Almost imperceptible.

His breath caught. He leaned forward slowly, eyes locked onto her face. The steady rhythm of the monitors synced with the pounding in his chest. Her brow creased. Her lips parted.

Then her eyes opened. Groggy. Blinking against the sterile light.

But alive.

A thin rasp escaped her throat, barely audible—just one word.

“Charles?”

It shattered him.

He stood abruptly, voice shaking as he leaned closer. “I’m here,” he said, quietly urgent. “You’re safe now.”

A weak smile tugged at her lips. “Did… did you cry?”

Charles let out a soft, incredulous laugh, raking a hand through his hair. “You’re awake and somehow still insufferable.”

She blinked with slow amusement. “Miracle recovery. Told you… adrenaline.”

He laughed again, short and breat
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