Never Getting Her Back novel Chapter 7

Damon didn't come to until noon the next day.

He was still groggy, but the first thing out of his mouth was about Giselle. "How'd her surgery go? Is she okay? Has she woken up?"

Seeing how anxious he was, Clara—who'd been up all night—gave a tired nod and rasped, "The doctor said she'll be fine. She just needs a few months to recover."

Relief washed over Damon, but he was still on edge. He shoved off his blanket and got out of bed. He was determined to see Giselle for himself.

No matter how much Clara tried to talk him down, he wouldn't listen—until a nurse came in to hook him up to an IV and physically stopped him.

He stared at the large bag of fluids as frustration flickered in his eyes. His mind was still on Giselle. After a moment, he spotted the fruit basket on the table and latched onto an excuse.

"Clara, I called Giselle's parents yesterday. They flew back overnight and should be at the hospital now. Can you take that fruit basket to them, say hi, and check on her for me?"

Clara looked at him for a long moment before finally humming in response. She picked up the basket and walked out of the ward. Giselle was on the floor above.

Just as Clara was about to knock, she noticed the door was slightly open. Through the narrow gap, she spotted Giselle nestled against a man she didn't recognize.

"Elias," Giselle said, her voice warm with affection. "Weren't you going to introduce me to your parents? Why'd you come alone?"

"I wanted to, but you're still recovering. It's not the best time. Once you're discharged, I'll take you home to meet them, okay?"

Clara's fists tightened at those words. Giselle was seeing someone else and was already talking about meeting his family.

Just then, the doctor making rounds pushed the door open, startling Giselle and Elias Anderson. She looked up and saw Clara. Her expression darkened instantly.

"What are you doing here?" she questioned.

Clara didn't say a word. She set the fruit basket on the floor and turned to head downstairs. Despite her injuries, Giselle hurried after her. She caught up to her at the stairwell.

She grabbed Clara's arm and demanded, "You're not going to run off and snitch to Damon, are you?"