Chapter 21ARIA’S POVI could barely contain the rush of excitement flooding through me. My heart danced in my chest the moment I heard that man say those words to Doctor Nolan. Everyone in the hospital seemed to think he was my boyfriend—probably because of the way we were sitting so close together, or maybe because we just looked good together.Either way, the whispers and curious glances followed us everywhere.He didn’t say anything to me as we left, but I knew the truth. Once I was out of sight, he was probably smiling to himself. Something about the quiet confidence in his eyes told me so. Whether he liked me or not, I could feel it deep inside of him…he would fall for me eventually. And I didn’t mind waiting.When I reached the orthopedic doctor’s office, my excitement faltered. The look on her face was serious as she examined my ankle. Her words dropped like heavy stones in my stomach.“This isn’t something that can be fixed easily,” she said.The room tilted. My throat went
Last Updated : 2025-10-31 Read more