Tyler glanced at Lewis as he spoke.
Naturally, Lewis wouldn't answer his question.
Josephine nodded in response. Then, she asked with concern, "When will Avery wake up?"
Tyler sighed and shook his head. "I don't know. Should be anytime soon."
Although Avery was seriously injured, it wasn't critical. Otherwise, she would be in the intensive care unit.
"It's all my fault." Josephine lowered her gaze and looked at the unconscious Avery. Her sense of guilt was growing stronger.
Avery had been in danger several times because of her. Yet she still treated her as a friend. Josephine didn't know how to repay this friendship.
Tyler comforted her, "You don't have to blame yourself. Avery won't blame you. To have a friend willing to risk their life for you is rare and fortunate.
"After all, it's hard to find a friend who would sacrifice everything for you. If she's willing to do that, it means you're worth it."
Stunned, Josephine looked up at Tyler. His words only made her feel more sorrowful.
She didn't believe she was worth it.
She had let Avery down so many times, and she felt unworthy of the sincerity Avery showed her.
Tyler continued, "Wouldn't you do the same if your roles were reversed?"
Josephine struggled to hold back her tears. Although she didn't answer Tyler's question, the answer was a definite yes.
"If that's the case, then you are worthy. So, stop overthinking it. When Avery wakes up and knows you've regained your memory, she'll be thrilled."
Josephine looked at him in surprise. She didn't expect Tyler would comfort her instead of blaming her.
Avery was hurt. Tyler's words made Josephine feel like she was being overly dramatic.
Josephine held back her tears and forced a smile at Tyler. "I understand. Can I stay here with Avery for a while?"
Although she was talking to Tyler, it was actually directed at Lewis.
Tyler smiled and said, "Of course."
Josephine pulled a chair and sat down next to Avery.
The room suddenly quieted down. Tyler seemed a bit uncomfortable sitting there. He stood up and said, "Lewis, can we have a word?"
Lewis glanced at him. Then, he stood up and followed Tyler out of the room.
After they left, Josephine's tense heart finally relaxed a bit. She held Avery's hand.
"Avery, please get better soon. I'm still waiting for you to take me on a trip. I haven't been to the places you went to."
Josephine had fantasized about traveling the world with Avery. She even dreamed about it. However, it was a dream beyond her reach.
Avery lay there in a quiet slumber. She didn't respond to Josephine's words.
Josephine sat by her side, just like how Avery used to accompany her.
Outside, Tyler and Lewis arrived at the staircase. They both lit up a cigarette.
Tyler noticed the bandages on Lewis' hand and couldn't help asking, "Are you really okay?"
"What do you want to say?"
Tyler didn't respond right away. "It's nothing. I just want to thank you for helping me find Avery. And I wanted to apologize to you about what happened before this."
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