A tear strayed down Madison’s cheeks as she glanced at Damien’s still form on the bed. She had her hands clasped in his left hand, and she brought his palm up, placing a soft kiss on his knuckles, pecking gently. Her tears streaming freely now, she sniffed as she broke into sobs holding his hand tightly. So tight that she didn’t want to let go at all. She never wanted to leave him. Her fingers tightening, she muttered a lengthy apology over and over again, wishing that it would be able to convey how sorry she was, but she knew her efforts were fruitless. Oh, how she wished she could take everything back. She wished she’d never tried to leave the country, and instead, she would have given him a chance. At least then, they would be together, and they would know how to solve Katherine, who was a menace to their relationship. If she’d stayed, maybe all these wouldn’t have happened, and she wouldn’t be in a hospital, by his bedside day and night, praying for him to wake up and loo

As Madison’s lips merged with Damien’s, stray tears flowed down her cheeks, but she didn’t stop kissing him. Hell, she couldn’t stop! She’d been waiting her whole life for this moment. They'd kissed a few days back... She'd felt his lips on hers when they'd let their carnal instincts take over during their angry spat and the argument that had brewed but remained unconnected that day... Today's kiss was unique. It was unique, and she enjoyed it. She yearned for it. She cherished it and had even started it. Madison could only sigh in pleasure and happiness as Damien wrapped his bandaged hands around her softly, his grip tightening as the kiss deepened.Damn! He made her complete. He filled her. She was one and whole with him. Just like when they’d been young, carefree, and just in love, this moment felt like it, and she didn’t want it to end. With all the weight and burden from her shoulders lifting, her body relaxed into him. Her soul sang along with his, and she gave a soft, muf

“You must ensure you take all your drugs and eat well. A nurse will be stationed for you since you requested home service, and she’ll dress your bandage every three days. Is there anything else you need, Mr Daniel?” The doctor asked for the umpteenth time that morning, and Damien shook his head before replying. “No, not really. As long as I have Madison here with me, I can assure you that all your instructions will be adhered to. I’ll take the drugs, and she will care for me very well. Thank you so much.” As he finished, he heard a chuckle bubble up from Madison’s lips, and she squeezed his still-bandaged chest gently. “Ouch… That hurts.” He jokingly said, but she just continued to laugh and waved him off. He wanted to look by his side and see the beautiful smile radiating on her face, but he couldn’t. He was still talking to the doctor, and he didn’t want to be distracted. He didn’t want to also miss out on any vital information. Finally, after almost a week at the hospital, he

“I’ll leave you two lovebirds since I’m the only one here. Goodnight, Maddie, and thanks for Dinner.” Looking up at Alvarez with a broad smile, Madison replied, “Goodnight, Alvarez. Have a nice rest.” “Sure.” He responded, and shaking hands with Damien too while she watched, he bade his goodbyes and then left the dining room. Soon it was just her and Damien at the table, and drinking a huge gulp of wine, Madison turned to face him, a smile still plastered atop her lips. She caught him staring at her as usual, his fork in his mouth, as he chewed the steak on his plate. His eyes were filled with something warm, something that made her heart flutter inside her ribcage, and she blushed furiously at his blatant stare. He swallowed whatever food had remained on his plate before he leaned back in his chair, and sipping from his beer, he just dropped his cutlery and continued to stare at her. Trying to diffuse the tension between them, she asked with a chuckle, “What’s on your mind, Dam

“I’ve been trying mother’s cell phone, but it hasn’t been going through, father. Where is she?” “Hello to you too, Maddie.” Mr Connor greeted, and Madison sighed, rubbing her left hand on her forehead. “Afternoon, father. How are you doing?” She politely asked, a smile flickering on her lips as he replied “I am doing okay. Better than ever. Your mother went to the grocery store nearby to get some things for dinner tonight and….” “Why is she still going out on her own father?” Madison abruptly asked, continuing, “Damien’s made sure she doesn’t have to worry about all these. You both… I mean, the household staff he hired should be able to….” “You know how stubborn your mother can sometimes be, and I couldn’t object. She wanted to go out and get the things she needed specifically. Just leave her be.” Mr Connor said, and Madison could only jet out a worried exhale. However, hearing her father’s cheery voice lifted her heart enthusiastically, and tears pooled at the back of her eyes.