Her Return, His Regret novel Chapter 76

“Ryan, wake up it’s time for your meds,” Lora said to the man who was sleeping soundly on the hospital bed.

A few days had passed and Ryan’s injuries had started to get better. Throughout the days, Lora stayed by his side as she promised. However, the man spent most of those days sleeping due to the strong pain medication he was being given.

When there was no response from Ryan, Lora frowned. It’s normal for someone to oversleep when not well but she had noticed that Ryan was taking longer to wake up the past few days.

She reached for him and shook him lightly, saying, “Ryan, wake up, it’s time for your medication."

Lora frowned. Ryan was usually a light sleeper. How come he couldn't wake up even after she shook him?

"R-Ryan?” She tried again, shaking him lightly.

However, Ryan’s head suddenly lolled to the side, making Lora’s heart drop to her feet.

She glanced at Ryan and noticed his face was pale and his lips looked too dry. Fear crept into her and twisted her gut. He looked lifeless...

“R-Ryan, wake up. You're scaring me,” Lora called out, her stomach churning.

Why did she only notice now how pale Ryan’s skin looked? Didn’t he have a blood transfusion when he was brought in a few days ago?

Lora’s heart raced as she got closer. She raised her hand and placed her index finger under Ryan's nose to check his breathing.

“Ryan-”

Ryan suddenly grabbed Lora’s hand and opened his eyes. He arched an eyebrow and asked, “Why are you calling me so desperately? Did you think I won’t wake up?”

Lora’s eyes widened. She gulped and stammered, “I - I wasn’t calling you desperately. You weren’t waking up, so I got worried.”

Ryan smiled from ear to ear. He brought Lora’s hand to his mouth and pressed a soft kiss on her fingers before saying, “I’m happy to see you so worried about me… but don’t worry, I’m fine. I have no intention of leaving you soon, my wife.”

Lora’s cheeks flushed a light pink. She tried to pull her hand back but Ryan was holding it firmly. How could he still be so powerful when he was injured?

“You… it’s time for your medication,” Lora uttered, averting her gaze.

“Seeing you by my side makes me feel better,” Ryan remarked. He kissed each of Lora’s fingers before releasing her hand. “How I wish those were your lips.”

Lora blushed and said, “Ryan, I told-”

“I know… I’m not going to force you but I won’t give up on you, Lora,” Ryan replied, a small smile crossing his lips. “I’ll make you fall in love with me again.”

Lora’s heart raced as their eyes locked, several emotions swirling between them. However, that lasted only a few seconds as the door to the ward was suddenly opened.

“Ryan! We found the thugs!”

Both Ryan and Lora turned to look at Adan who had walked into the room.

“That’s great… have they talked?” Ryan asked.

Adan shook his head and replied, “Unfortunately, no. We’ve tried all methods but they won’t say who hired them.”

Lora furrowed her eyebrows and asked, “What thugs are you two talking about?”

Ryan glanced at Lora and explained, “I’ve been re-investigating your kidnapping case. I want to bring the culprits to book.”