Chapter 78: Promise Of Forever

Theron's eyes fluttered open, and as his gaze met mine, confusion danced within their depths. I held my breath, uncertain of how he would react to the weight of the secrets that had been revealed in his absence. For a moment, the room was silent, as we both stood on the precipice of what felt like a new beginning.

But then, like a gentle wave crashing against the shore, his eyes welled up with tears. The confusion in his gaze shifted, replaced by an overwhelming mix of emotions. It was in that moment that I realized the depth of his fear, the uncertainty that had haunted his unconscious mind during his absence.

Without hesitation, he reached out and pulled me into his arms, his embrace tight and desperate. The warmth of his touch enveloped me, reassuring me that he was present, that he had returned to me. We clung to each other as tears streamed down our faces, mingling with a mixture of relief, joy, and the weight of all we had endured.

"I thought I wouldn't see you again," Theron wh