Gianna POV“Thank you, Gianna.” Riley said.She was conscious but still weak. For weeks she had been bedridden. Her eyes move to the side of the bed that was usually occupied by her stubborn mate whenever she wakes up, but this time around he wasn't there. Questions filled her eyes, but she refused to let them out. With Riley's condition, I can't tell her that the reason Carl wasn't here this time is because of me.Carl only visited Riley when I wasn't in the room. Most times I came to see Riley, she would be asleep, but I'm lucky to see her awake today.“You don't like the porridge?” I asked Riley, who weakly played with the food in her hand.“It smells amazing. I can tell you cook it, but I feel tired, so tired.” Tears filled her eyes and slipped out. Her condition wasn't normal, and her markings still tormented her with pain whenever it felt like she was getting better.“Just try and take a bite, one or two, maybe 5?” I asked hopefully with a cracked voice.Riley nodded and took tw
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