Married to a Secret Billionaire (Stella Taylor) novel Chapter 54

Chapter 54 All I Want Is for You to Be Safe 

Stella struggled to lift her heavy eyelids, and the sensation of every bone in her body being disassembled and reassembled flooded over her, causing unbearable pain. 

Surrounded by white walls, she detected the scent of disinfectant in the air and realized her body and face were swathed in gauze. What was even more dramatic was that one of her legs was suspended high up. 

She was taken aback, and a large hand extended toward her, its palm's warmth seeping into her heart. Turning her head, she locked eyes with a man whose profound gaze brimmed with intricate emotions-worry, annoyance, care, compassion, and self-blame. He mustered a smile, softly stroking her hair. In a hoarse voice, he said, "You're finally awake." 

Stella shifted her body, her head buzzing with confusion. Aside from the pain, she felt an unusual numbness throughout her body. "What happened to me?" 

"Don't you remember?" Liam held her small hand in his palm, gently caressing it. 

Her lips were dry, and she felt a burning sensation in her throat. As her consciousness slowly returned, she recalled everything from that night. 

Benjamin and Daniel had conspired to intoxicate her, nudging her closer to Oliver. Subsequently, Oliver escorted her into his car. Refusing to be manipulated, she swiftly untangled her bag strap, wound it around the driver's neck, and then… 

Stella's emotions surged, and she clenched her fist tightly in agitation. 

"It's all right." Liam soothed her softly. "Everything is in the past. You're okay now." 

"Darling." She looked at him and gently called out, reaching for him to hold her. 

He sat next to her with a smile, assisting her to sit up and tenderly enveloping her in his embrace. 

Stella leaned against his warm and solid chest again, listening to the familiar heartbeat. The pent-up grievances and fears building inside her finally poured out along with her tears. 

Liam's heart tightened, and he patted her petite head. 

"I'm sorry for being late." He whispered, "Your colleague, Annie, messaged me as soon as she got off work to inform me of your situation. You sent me several messages afterward, but I didn't see them." 

"It's not your fault." She gently pursed her lips. "I should have been more cautious." 

"But the workplace is full of deception, and you can't always be prepared for such things." 

Stella went quiet briefly, sensing a dull ache in her calf. With a clench in her teeth, her expression shifted as she gazed at her elevated leg. 

"It's a minor fracture." Liam told her, "Other than that, you have some abrasions. You're fortunate it's not more serious." 

"So, I won't be able to walk for a while?" She was stunned. 

"Yes." He chuckled. "I'll take care of you in the meantime." 

Stella paused for a moment at his mention. As she had previously experienced his culinary skills, wouldn't she be subjected to bland dishes every day if he were to take care of her? 

Smiling helplessly, she wrapped her small hand around his waist and held Liam tighter.