All Chapters of Come Back To Me: Billionaire’s Regret: Chapter 11

CoonorWatching Shirley curl on the bed, I finally realized that low moan wasn't pleasure.Her body trembled, and I, fool that I was, thought it was passion.But then I saw the cold sweat beading on her back.What the hell had I done?!I snatched the half-empty strip of pills, my eyes scanning the label:Painkillers?!She'd swallowed a handful!My heart gave a violent lurch.I wrapped the blanket around her, pulling her into my arms."Are you in pain? What's wrong? You hardly ever got sick before!"Shirley's face was ashen, her breathing shallow.A chilling dread pierced me, extinguishing the last embers of desire, leaving only an agonizing ache.What had happened to her these last three years?A sudden fear gripped me, the terrifying thought that I was about to lose her.I grabbed the clothes I’d prepared earlier, quickly dressing her."Shirley, don't be afraid. I'm taking you to the hospital now. No matter what happens, I'll be right beside you."I didn't know if she heard me.Her e