Chapter 44: Danny

“ Daniel ” Lillian's mother's called out to me. I stood up from my place beside the bed and went to meet her where she was seated in the resting room with Lillian's Dad.

“ Yes Mom. You called me ” I answered looking at the both of them as I avoided their eyes. Anytime I see them, I can't help feeling guilty that I've failed them. That I couldn't protect their daughter.

“ Daniel, why don't you go home to rest. I and Lilian' s father will watch after her till you arrive. Okay ” Lillian's Mom said as she stood up to pat me lightly on the shoulder.

“ But, I want to be here with her always ” I protested bitterly looking at Lillian's father for help.

“Yes. We both know that but don't you think Lilian will not be happy if she wakes up and sees you looking like this. You need to rest, you've been here for four days already” Lillian's father said as I nodded reluctantly and walked back inside to take my c