The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 886

My body was shaking violently, the tremors wracking my frame with increasing intensity until I completely lost control. I couldn't force a single sound past my lips. I just stared at him in sheer, unadulterated panic as hot tears cascaded down my face.

"Are you worried about Lucille and Sabrina? I just checked on them. They're perfectly fine, both safe and sound. You don't have to worry," Ferris soothed, holding me tighter as he pressed his lips against my ear.

He was trying his best to comfort me, but it only made me cry harder. I buried my face against his neck, throwing my arms around his waist and clinging to him as if my life depended on it.

The frantic movement ripped the IV needle straight out of my hand. A sharp sting flared across my skin, followed by a cold trickle of liquid trailing down my knuckles.

But I didn't care at all. The only thing that mattered was holding Ferris. I held him so desperately tight it felt as though I was trying to fuse his soul into mine.

"Ferris, don't leave me," I sobbed out.

I choked on my tears, pleading, "Ferris, don't let anything happen to you."

"Ferris, I can't live without you."

"Ferris, I'm so sorry."

My voice soon gave out entirely. Drowning in an endless torrent of tears, I completely broke down.

I was terrified. God, I was so terrified.

Ferris and I had suffered through two agonizing years of cold war. We had fought so hard to clear away the misunderstandings and finally reach a point of deep, mutual devotion. I truly believed we were going to spend the rest of our lives together, safe and happy.

I couldn't lose him.

The mere thought of it was completely suffocating.

"Shh, Selena, don't be afraid. I promise, I will never leave you." Ferris held me just as fiercely, his large hand rubbing slow, comforting circles onto my back. "And I swear, nothing like this will ever happen again. I will protect you."