CHAPTER 84 - IVY

Ivy awoke with a slight jolt when Heath’s warm, smooth lips met hers. “Dinner is here, Ivy. Time to wake up, love. Are you feeling better?” His soft, deep voice sounded gentle and caring above her.

“Ah! Oh Heath. I was asleep. You scared me. Oh, uh.” Ivy said. It took her a moment to assess her mind and body. Lost in thought, she questioned the year and all its implications. Were they parents to a son? Ivy wondered about his motive for asking about how she felt. Her mind focused on the present, leaving the past behind and quickly assessing the situation. “I think the pain medication has done whatever it will do. It won’t get any better. What was Geoff craving for dinner? Ivy felt disoriented from sleep and strange dreams blending past and present in a confusing manner.

“As you requested. I took pizza off the list of options, and he chose fried chicken.” Heath may not have realized he made a face. But Ivy acted as if he’d grown a second head or a t