Perfect Bastard (by Mary D. Sant) novel Chapter 102

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Perfect Bastard

Chapter 102: Time to Heal

ETHAN

“Well, I have good news. The tests didn’t show any evidence of

internal bleeding, and the concussion appears to be mild.”

The doctor’s words allowed me to breathe again, as if a weight had

been lifted off my shoulders.

“However, we still need to monitor her condition over the next few

hours to ensure no delayed complications arise,” he continued. “We’ll

keep her under observation as a precaution before considering her

discharge.”

“Can we see her now?” Anna asked, beating me to it.

“Yes, but she hasn’t woken up yet. I’ll have someone come escort you

1. in. Excuse me.”

“Thank you,” someone said as the doctor walked away.

The news eased the tension among our group, but I was still restless

and knew it wouldn’t change until I saw her.

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Only two visitors were allowed in the room at a time, so Anna and I

went in first.

Even though I felt a bit more at ease, my hands were still trembling as

we made our way to the room.

The moment I entered, I walked straight to the bed, stopping at her

side. Taking her hand, I held it between mine, feeling relief and

heartbreak simultaneously. I tried to hold back the tears, but I

couldn’t anymore.

“I’m so sorry…” I whispered. “I’m so sorry, love.”

Ignoring Anna’s presence on the other side of the bed, I let myself

break down, feeling the guilt consuming me. The thought that I

could’ve lost her… How could I have been such a coward?

“Please forgive me,” I begged, even though I knew she couldn’t hear

1. me.

Looking at her beautiful face filled me with gratitude, but it also

reminded me of all the times I had left her, like a damn coward.

I didn’t deserve her, now more than ever. But I didn’t care about that

anymore–I would never leave her again. Never.

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After Anna left, the others had to take turns visiting Ellie since I

refused to leave the room.

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Pulling a chair closer to the bed, I sat down and began waiting

anxiously for her to wake up, while imagining everything I wanted to

say to her. And, if necessary, I would beg on my knees for her

forgiveness.

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I must have dozed off for a few minutes early in the morning, and

when I woke up, she was still asleep.

Stretching in the chair, I made it creak slightly. Then she stirred in

the bed, opening her eyes.

My heart raced as I stood up, wondering if I should call someone. She

blinked a few times, trying to adjust to the light, then frowned as if

she was in pain.

I moved closer to the bed, feeling a mix of concern and relief.

“Are you okay?” I asked, a little nervously.

She looked at me, her face pale and confused.

“I…” She raised a hand to her head, frowning once more, as if the

pain had returned.

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“I’ll get someone,” I said.

“Wait… Why am I here?”

“You were in a car accident. Don’t you remember?”

“I remember heading home… and now my whole body hurts.”

“I’ll call someone to help with the pain.”

“No, I think they’ve probably given me enough meds already. But hey,

at least I’m alive.” She chuckled, her face still contorted with pain,

and it disarmed me.

God, she was incredible. So beautiful… and I loved her so much.

“Ellie…”

“What? And by the way, why are you here?” she asked, frowning.

“Why am I here? Are you serious?”

“After yesterday…”

“No. Please, forget about that, forget everything. I… There are so

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many things I want to say…”

“Ethan…” She shook her head. “Don’t do this again.”

“Oh, I’m going to.”

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A knock at the door interrupted us, and Anna entered.

“Hi,” she said, before noticing that Ellie was awake. “You’re awake!”

She smiled and rushed toward the bed, her eyes filling with tears.

“Can I?” she asked, extending her arms toward Ellie.

“Just a second,” Ellie replied, sitting up to receive the hug.

“Oh my God… You gave us such a scare,” Anna said, wrapping her

arms around Ellie. “Don’t ever do that again.”

“Careful,” I said, afraid she might hurt her.

“I’ll try not to get into accidents too often. I promise,” Ellie joked.

“We were so worried.”

“We?”

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“Yes, everyone’s outside. Actually, that’s why I’m here,” Anna said,

turning to me. “You’ll have to leave now.”

I raised my eyebrows at her, ready to refuse. No way was I leaving

now. We still had so much to talk about.

“Her parents are here,” Anna continued.

“What?” Ellie asked, surprised. “They’re here?”

It seemed she still hadn’t grasped the risks she had faced.

“Of course. I called them as soon as we got the news yesterday,” Anna

said.

“Why?”

“Why? Are you kidding? You were in an accident. It could have ended

badly.”

Ellie nodded, finally seeming to understand, then her eyes shifted to

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