EmiliaI opened my eyes to the low beeping of a monitor and the strong scent of antiseptic. My body ached, my throat felt dry, but I was breathing. I was safe. That realization alone brought tears to my eyes.“Hey…” Richard’s voice came from beside me.I turned my head slowly. He looked like hell, red eyes, stubble, his shirt wrinkled and half-buttoned. But the second our eyes met, his entire face softened.“You’re awake,” he said, letting out a breath like he’d been holding it the whole night. “God, Emilia…”“You look like you haven’t slept in weeks,” I croaked, giving him a weak smile.“I haven’t,” he said, his voice cracking a little.I squeezed his hand. “Babies?”“They’re okay,” he replied, nodding. “Strong heartbeats. Doctors said you’re lucky… and stubborn.”“Sounds about right.”He let out a soft laugh, then leaned down and kissed the back of my hand. “I’m sorry,” he said quietly.I frowned. “For what?”“For not believing you,” he said. “About Serena. About everything. You tol
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