You Hit My Heart (Joyce and Luther) novel Chapter 1878

Chapter 1878 Every Time I Sleep, It's Over

In the ward, the atmosphere was tense and strange. The air seemed to move with difficulty, the pressure dropping, making breathing increasingly difficult.

Felix kept staring at Vicki, his gaze unwavering. While Vicki felt something was off, she couldn't quite grasp what was wrong with Felix. Yet, Joyce had just told her to take care of Felix more, considering the severity of his injuries, so there might be some sense in it.

Breaking the silence, she asked, "Do you want some water?"

Felix furrowed his handsome brows. "Don't change the subject," he snapped.

"What subject?" Vicki was puzzled. "I just lit a cigarette out of habit earlier. I'll quit during pregnancy. I have that much self-control."

"I'm not talking about that," Felix said stiffly.

"Then what are you talking about? Felix, can you please be clear? What are you up to? You've been acting strange since you woke up. What's going on?"

Vicki looked displeased; she detested having to guess, finding it tiresome. "Am I causing a scene? Felix, have you been taking our child seriously?"

"I didn't have an abortion. What do you mean?" Vicki was even more puzzled. "If I didn't want the baby, would I have gone for a check-up just now?"

Felix took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "You almost took our child with you when you went to meet Seren. You still haven't explained that to me."

"I did explain. I told you I would protect you. Unless Seren died, I couldn't guarantee your safety." Vicki frowned, explaining once more, her patience wearing thin.

"And what about you? What if you died? Have you thought about me? Watching you die in front of me. Do you want me to live the rest of my life in pain and hell? What about the child? You've deprived them of the right to be born!" Felix almost roared. "You actually suggested I treat you as if I never knew you! Do you think that's possible? You're already engraved in my bones. Tell me, how am I supposed to act like nothing ever happened!"

Moving closer to Felix's bed, Vicki softened her tone. "At that moment, I didn't think about all that. I didn't realize I was pregnant; it was just a reflex. I didn't want you to die. Someone had to make the sacrifice, and I'd rather it be me."

Felix suddenly fell silent. Vicki wasn't usually expressive, but her words at this moment surpassed a declaration of enduring love. Could he interpret it as her valuing his life over her own?

He suddenly didn't know what to say; his thin lips trembled continuously.

Seeing him distressed, Vicki thought he might be feeling uncomfortable or recalling the dreadful incident that day. So, she leaned down and kissed his trembling lips.

Felix was stunned. She had just kissed him in the hospital, catching him off guard. Amid his surprise, he even forgot to return the kiss, letting her continue.

After her kiss stilled his trembling lips, she withdrew. Looking at him, she said, "Felix, are you frustrated? Is that why you're acting so strangely? Do you want me? Here? I can, you don't have to move. I consulted the doctor just now; I'm fine. I'm mainly concerned about your wound."