The Billionaire's Secret Lover novel Chapter 44

“ Daniel ” Lillian's mother's called out to me. I stood up from my place beside the bed and went to meet her where she was seated in the resting room with Lillian's Dad.

“ Yes Mom. You called me ” I answered looking at the both of them as I avoided their eyes. Anytime I see them, I can't help feeling guilty that I've failed them. That I couldn't protect their daughter.

“ Daniel, why don't you go home to rest. I and Lilian' s father will watch after her till you arrive. Okay ” Lillian's Mom said as she stood up to pat me lightly on the shoulder.

“ But, I want to be here with her always ” I protested bitterly looking at Lillian's father for help.

“Yes. We both know that but don't you think Lilian will not be happy if she wakes up and sees you looking like this. You need to rest, you've been here for four days already” Lillian's father said as I nodded reluctantly and walked back inside to take my car keys and kiss lilian softly on the check, praying that she's alright.

“I will be leaving now” I called Lillian's parents as they both nodded at me, smiling sadly.

“ Take your time Daniel. Don't worry ,we are both here to look after Lillian ” Lillian's mom said as I smile sadly at her before stepping out into the hallway.

Getting into my car. I pull out of the parking lot. I couldn't help wondering if my parents had asked for Lillian's parents' help in getting me to go home. Dad has been pestering me to go home ever since the first day of the accident but I had always refused with one excuse or the other. Now, here I'm on my way home, even though I dreaded it.

I drove the car down the lane towards my house pulling the car over. I walk out and step into the elevator that will take me into my penthouse suit.

I wish Lilian was here with me. I don't know what to do without her beside me. How do I start living alone again? We've always been together since the first day I met her now I'm so lonely without her.

I stepped out of the elevator after it dinged and put in the code into my penthouses. Opening the door, I walk in. Everything was as it was when I received the call that Lilian has been rushed to the hospital after being involved in an accident.

Though, the cleaning lady did come in from time to time to clean but everything still reminds me of that night. Where I was lying helplessly waiting for Lilian not knowing that she was in the hospital.

I pull off my clothes, after getting into the bedroom and walk into the shower to bathe. I don't blame Lillian's parents for wanting me to come home. I stink, to think that I didn't shower for four days. Gosh! Lillian's must not see me like this.

I was in the middle of cleaning my body when my phone suddenly rang. I walked closer to the bedside drawer, where I had dropped the phone after coming in to pick it up.

“Hey! Andrea? ” I called into the phone as I put it on loud speaker and continued with my dressing. I want to get back to the hospital on time to be with my woman .

“Danny. Where are you? Have searched everywhere for you in the hospital ” Andrea called excitedly into the phone.

I shrugged as I wonder what could have happened to make him so excited “I'm at home. Lillian's parents forced me to come take a shower”

“ Really. That's great then. I have been calling you for ages. Guess what happened? ” Andrea said excitedly. Without waiting for my response he went ahead to tell me the answer “Lillian's awake ”

“What?” I screamed as my heart beat escalated “Are you sure? When did she wake up? Did she ask for me?” I questioned him loudly as tears of joy fell down my eyes.

“ Calm down . I will answer all of your questions. Yes, I'm sure, she is awake. She woke up an hour ago, and we've been trying your number since then. And she did ask of you. Do you want to say hi to her?” Andrea asked as I nodded, rushing to button up my shirt.

Remembering that Andrea couldn't see me“ yes, put her on the phone”

“Hello, Danny ” Lillian's soft and frail voice called into the phone. I hung up the call and went frying out of the door into the elevator that will take me to the ground floor.

Getting into my car, I drove speedily to the hospital, I just couldn't wait to hold her close after waiting, crying and praying for four days. I can't believe that she is finally awake. I pulled the car into the hospital's parking space and ran into the hallway searching for the elevator that will take me to the private I C U.

Lillian

I woke up to the sound of my parents' voices whispering softly to themselves as they watched me“ Mom, why are you crying?” I called softly to her as I tried to stand up but noticed that I was weak“ Where am I?”

My Mom rushed to my side with tears streaming down her face. My dad was behind her as they both rushed to me“ Oh my God! Lily, you are awake” Mom said as she ran kisses down my cheeks and forehead

“Mom, why are you crying? Where am I? Where's Danny?” I suddenly asked her after searching the room but couldn't find Danny.

The door opened and Andrea walked in with a sad expression on his face. Immediately, he saw that I was awake. He ran to meet me, with excitement on his face.

“My God! Lilian. You're awake. Gosh! I'm so happy ” He exclaimed , as he hugged me close. My parents smiled as they watched him.

“Andy, go get the doctor” Mom said to him as he nodded and went out of the door. Mom came over to hold me while Dad went out to call Danny “Mom, what happened to me?” I ask her after she has offered me water for my dried throat.

“ Darling, you were in an accident ” She replied as tears streamed down her face” I and your dad thought we were going to lose you forever. I'm so happy you came back to us”

“Mom. I ________``''

I couldn't complete my sentence because the doctor and nurses were rushing into my room.

“Miss Thomas. How are you feeling ?” Dr Sanders said as she smiled at me.

“ I'm good doctor. Though, a bit weak and tired” I replied as I took another sip of the water in my hands.