Chapter 39: The Feeling He Couldn't Ignore
The hospital room remained quiet.
Soft beeping from the monitor filled the silence.
Lina slowly tried to sit up.
Adrian immediately stopped her.
"Don't move."
She looked at him.
"I'm fine…"
He shook his head.
"You inhaled gas. Rest."
She smiled faintly.
"You sound worried."
Adrian paused.
He didn't answer immediately.
Because she was right.
He was worried.
More than he wanted to admit.
Daniel knocked gently before entering.
"You two alive?"
Lina smiled weakly.
"Barely."
Daniel sighed in relief.
"Marcus is fine too."
Lina nodded.
"That's good…"
Daniel crossed his arms.
"But Emily escaped again."
The room fell silent.
Lina's expression became serious.
"She won't stop…"
Adrian's eyes hardened.
"I know."
Lina looked at him.
"What are we going to do?"
Adrian answered calmly.
"I'll handle it."
She shook her head.
"No… this involves me too."
He looked at her quietly.
Her eyes showed determination.
He sighed softly.
"First, you recover."
She didn't argue.
Because her body still felt weak.
—
Later that night…
Lina fell asleep.
Adrian remained beside her.
Watching her quietly.
Her breathing slow and peaceful.
He brushed a strand of hair from her face.
His chest tightened slightly.
He remembered how she collapsed in his arms.
The fear he felt.
It was real.
Too real.
He realized something.
He cared.
More than he should.
He leaned back slightly.
Closing his eyes.
But sleep never came.
—
The next morning…
Sunlight filled the room.
Lina slowly woke up.
She saw Adrian sleeping beside her.
His head resting on his arm.
She smiled softly.
He stayed all night.
Her heart warmed.
She gently moved her hand.
Her fingers touched his.
Adrian immediately woke up.
Their eyes met.
"You're awake."
She nodded.
"Did you stay all night?"
He looked away slightly.
"Yes."
She smiled.
"Thank you."
Silence filled the air.
But it felt comfortable.
—
Suddenly—
The door opened.
Sophia walked in.
"Oh… romantic."
Lina blushed slightly.
Adrian cleared his throat.
Sophia smirked.
"You look better."
Lina nodded.
"Much better."
Sophia looked serious.
"Emily disappeared."
Adrian frowned.
"What do you mean?"
Sophia crossed her arms.
"She left her apartment."
Daniel entered behind her.
"And her phone is off."
Lina's heart sank.
"That's not good…"
Adrian's expression turned cold.
"She's planning something."
Sophia nodded.
"Exactly."
Silence filled the room again.
Then—
Adrian's phone buzzed.
Unknown number.
He answered.
"Hello?"
A soft female voice replied.
"Miss me?"
Adrian's eyes darkened.
"Emily."
Lina's heart tightened.
Emily chuckled softly.
"You saved her again."
Adrian spoke coldly.
"What do you want?"
Emily's tone changed.
"Come alone."
Adrian frowned.
"Why?"
Emily laughed quietly.
"Because… I have something you want."
His expression hardened.
"What?"
Emily whispered softly—
"Your memories."
Silence filled the room.
Lina's eyes widened.
"What…?"
Adrian's grip tightened.
"What are you talking about?"
Emily smiled through the phone.
"You forgot something important… didn't you?"
His heart skipped.
"You were in that accident too… Adrian."
Lina froze.
"You… what?"
Emily continued softly.
"Meet me… and I'll tell you everything."
The call ended.
The room fell into silence.
Lina looked at Adrian.
"You… had an accident too?"
He looked confused.
"I… don't remember."
Daniel frowned.
"This just got complicated."
Sophia nodded slowly.
"She's playing deeper games."
Lina's heart pounded.
Because suddenly—
Everything felt uncertain again.
And Adrian realized—
The truth he forgot…
Might change everything.