The Love I Begged For Was Never Real novel Chapter 546

The chilling nightmares deep in her mind, filled with storms, freefalls, and accusations, slowly receded amid his constant, soothing voice.

She felt as if she had fallen into a broad, warm embrace.

That embrace blocked out the biting sea breeze of the South Mountain Peninsula, shielding her from all the vicious curses and cold iron pipes.

The owner of the embrace did not let go, tirelessly responding in a low murmur by her ear.

"Don't be afraid... don't be afraid... I'm right here..."

In the two long years of numbness, it was the very first time Nora had felt such a grounding warmth in her sleep.

She unconsciously shrank toward that warm source, though the tears at the corners of her eyes still slid down unceasingly, dampening the front of the man's shirt.

By the time the storm outside finally ceased, the coastal dawn broke through the clouds, spilling pale gold morning light across the entirety of The Oceanside Villa.

Nora's long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and then she slowly, with some effort, opened her eyes.

She twitched her fingertips, immediately realizing that her right hand was being tightly encased within a large, broad palm.

Gideon was still sitting on the edge of the bed; his eyes were bloodshot from staying up all night, radiating obvious exhaustion and haggardness.

At the moment he saw Nora wake up, the heavy gloom in Gideon's eyes instantly vanished, replaced by an irrepressible surge of ecstasy and relief.

"Nora, you're awake?"

Gideon's voice was incredibly hoarse, and a faint hint of moisture even touched the corners of his eyes.

He hurriedly leaned over, reaching out to press the back of his hand against Nora's forehead. Only after confirming her temperature had stabilized did the heart that had been suspended all night finally drop back into his chest.

"The fever broke... it finally broke."

A gentle smile tugged at the corners of the man's lips, and even the light in his eyes brightened. "Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere? Are you still dizzy? Do you want some warm water?"

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