Chapter 962 - What did they do to me? (2/2)

Aiden is slightly pale, probably due to blood loss, but other than that he looks peaceful, relaxed… like he is sleeping.

Sarah sat up on the bed and reached to hold his right hand. He is a bit cold and she moved to pull the cover higher over his chest.

As much as it pains her to see him like this, she told herself that he is alive. As long as he is alive, there is hope, and she will not abandon that hope. Ever. Because if she stops believing that he will wake up and come back to her… there will be nothing left.

She decided not to fall apart. She will be strong. Stronger than ever. And get revenge for what they did. She will make sure that everyone involved in this pays full price, with interest. Only like that she will be able to look Aiden in the eyes proudly when he wakes up. And when those enchanting dark eyes look at her again, she will tell him that she took care of everything and everyone while he was resting. Because he looks like he is resting.

Sarah is not sure how long she sat like that in silence.

When she turned to the side, she saw that everyone was there: Oscar, Elanor, Stella, Edward, Sophia, Felix, JoAnna, Jeff, Bridgette, Steve, and even Jasper and Ellie.

Sarah smiled faintly at the sight of all those people who looked at her with concern in their eyes, silently giving her support. She can see that all of them are looking at her and waiting to see her reaction.

”When can he be moved home?”, Sarah asked JoAnna.

”He is stable, but I would like to have him here for another few days. Just to make sure nothing unusual shows up.”, JoAnna responded.

Sarah looked at Stella. ”They believe that my arm can't be fixed. That is why they let me go. Without my arm working I'm useless. And for Aiden… they said that he will serve as a reminder for the ones who don't obey their boss.”

She glanced at the people in the room. ”Don't be disheartened. I know that JoAnna will fix my arm and Aiden will wake up, and everything will be back to normal. He promised that in one year we will be married, and he never broke a promise made to me. I believe in him, and you should too.”

Sarah's throat was aching from the talking, but she had more to say: ”Anna, we know that there are King's spies in this hospital, and we can assume that he is not the only one with his people here. It will be good if all of them believe that my arm is permanently damaged, and that Aiden will not wake up.”

JoAnna nodded in understanding. ”I will call Emma to come here. She is the only one I trust completely. Your records will show that there is no chance of improvement, for both of you.”

Sophia walked next to Sarah and JoAnna and said to Sarah: ”If Anna or Emma can't be here, I will stay with you to make sure no one approaches you.”

Ellie approached three sisters and announced: ”I will stay in Los Angeles, count on my help.”

Sarah spread her arms, and JoAnna, Sophia and Ellie ended up in a four-girl-hug.

Jasper watched all that with complex expression. He is happy that Ellie wants to help, but did she say that she will stay in Los Angeles? Doesn't she know that he is in Chicago? Even if he comes every weekend, that means that weekdays they will be apart! He sighed.

Jeff patted his shoulder gently.

Jasper glanced at Jeff and saw that Jeff's gaze was fixed on JoAnna.

Jasper remembered a conversation he had with Jeff last weekend… that there is no better way to realize your feelings than a separation. And that he looks ready to propose and get married. Jasper denied it at that time, but now he is aware that three days ago he considered getting Ellie pregnant in order to make her stay by his side. How ridiculous… Jasper Kiani, ultimate dream of so many girls in Chicago area (and wider), ended up plotting to get a girl pregnant on purpose in order to tie her to him... and yet, here he is... looking at Ellie's back and sulking because she declared that she will help her friend who was shot and kidnapped. Jasper nodded subconsciously and turned to Jeff.

Jeff noticed that Jasper is looking at him and raised his eyebrows questionably.

”You were right.”, Jasper said quietly and turned to look at Ellie.

Jeff was not sure what that was about, but he will take it. He wanted to ask for the clarification, but the overall atmosphere in the room was not right.

When the girl-hug broke, JoAnna glanced at Felix. ”I will need your assistance with Sarah's arm. I have reports from the tests, and I will talk to you once I come up with a plan.”

Felix responded with a smile. ”Of course.”

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