The Billionaire’s Fight For Redemption (Noah and Sierra) novel Chapter 140

Chapter 140

It’s not long after Benji and the rest leave when Lilly bursts through the doorway like a ray of sunshine, her hair tied in a messy bun, her face bright even under the harsh hospital lights.

“Guess who’s officially getting discharged?” she says, her voice bubbling with excitement.

I can’t help but smile; she seems even more excited about me going home than I am. “You’re late.”

But then again, if the situations were reversed, I would also be the same way. Apart from the fact that I get to go home, the other reason I’m happy about being discharged is that everyone around me will finally get the chance to breathe.

The nurses filled me in on my regular visitors when I was unconscious, even though I’d seen them myself when I woke up. Aunt Ava and Aunt Harper were here every single day, with mom and Lilly staying the longest hours.

The rest alternated in groups, but the one that surprised me the most was Noah. The nurse told me what Lilly tried telling me, but I didn’t want to listen. He was also here every day. Sure, he was never around when the rest were, but he made sure he came and honestly, I’m still trying to figure out how that makes me feel.

From what I’ve been told, Noah is behaving so out of character I’m starting to wonder if something is wrong with him.

Lilly sets my bag down, pulling me out of my thoughts. “I had to fight off two reporters outside. They’re still trying to get photos… Nothing has been confirmed so they’re still trying to figure out who’s in the hospital.”

My smile fades. “Seriously? Why not just give up?”

“You’ve lived with us long enough to know they’re like pesky flies.” She gives me that reassuring grin that doesn’t quite reach her eyes. “Are you ready?”

I glance down at the blanket covering my lap. “As I’ll ever be.”

Lilly sits on the chair beside me, crossing her legs. “How are you feeling?”

I shrug. “Honestly? Better than I have in days. I can’t wait to sleep on my own bed with Blackie curled against me.”

“Speaking of Blackie,” she says brightly, “She’s doing fine. She misses you, though. Keeps sitting by the window, staring outside or at the door as if she’s waiting for you to come any minute. It’s the saddest thing.‘

My heart softens instantly. “Oh, my baby,” I whisper, smiling despite myself. “Has she been eating?”

“Too much,” Lilly says with a laugh. “I think she’s stress–eating. For some reason, I think she can sense that you need her, that you’re hurt.”

Whenever I went away for an assignment, Blackie would always stay with either Mom or Lilly. It’s always hard saying goodbye to her, especially when I have to be away for months. The day before I leave, she always gives me this sad look, like she knows I’m leaving, and she wants me to stay or take her with me.

I let out a small breath I didn’t realize I was holding. “I’ll have to make it up to her when I get home.”

“I’m sure she’ll forgive you the second she sees you,” Lilly says.

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