CINDY’S POVThe words broke something open inside me, and a sob tore from my throat as I leaned over him, pressing my forehead to his chest, careful of the bandages.“Oh my God, Damian, you’re back,” I whispered, my voice shaking, tears falling freely now, soaking into the hospital gown. I couldn’t stop them.I didn’t want to.His hand came up slowly, fingers threading through my hair with the little strength he had, holding me there.“I’ll never leave you,” he rasped, his voice rough and thick with emotion.“Never, baby. I promise.”I lifted my head just enough to look at him, my hands cupping his face, my thumbs brushing over the bruises blooming along his cheekbone.His eyes were open, hazy with pain and medication, but they were fixed on me like I was the only thing in the world.“I was so scared,” I confessed, my voice shaky.“I thought I lost you. I thought I’d never get to tell you how much I love you, how sorry I am for walking away when you needed me most.”He shook his head
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