All Chapters of Bound to my Ex-husband's Deadly Rival : Chapter 31 - Chapter 32

Slow, rhythmic beeping echoed in my ears, falling in sync with the steady tick of a clock.I tried to move, but my body felt heavy, distant, like it didn’t quite belong to me yet.The air smelled of antiseptic and chlorine, my least favorite smell in the world, and the realization slowly settled in, heavy and undeniable.I was in a hospital.I guess a miracle did happen.I felt a sharp pain in my chest with every breath I took, my lungs still a bit heavier than normal.I managed to force my eyes open and they were met with the pure white ceiling of the hospital, the walls white and sparkly, my gaze dropped to my arm which was connected to a drip by the side of my bed.A strong pair of hands subtly squeezed my palm and I turned to see Axel staring at me with a heartbroken, apologetic look on his face.His hair was a complete mess, dark circles hollowed beneath his eyes, it was obvious he hadn’t slept in a long time.“Hey,” he whispered softly, giving me a smile that barely reached his