CHAPTER 86 - Engaged!

Clayton leaned back on the pillows that Amarah had adjusted for him on the bed later that day and watched as she prepared his meal on the table at the foot of the bed. He studied her carefully and noted that she has dark circles under her eyes and that she looked tired.

“You did not eat well, did you?” He questioned softly.

Amarah looked up and shook her head. She carefully lifted the table tray and walked towards him and placed it carefully over his legs and sat beside him. She reached for the bowl of fruits and handed him a peeled and sliced apple.

“My worries got the best of me,” she answered honestly. She took a slice and bite on it, chewing slowly for a while. “But I promise to eat well now that I know you’re going to be okay.”

He wrapped an arm around her shoulders and kissed her side of the head.

“Mom already linked with Ella,” he commented calmly. “Once I get discharge here later a