All saint’s cemetery

After saying a hasty goodbye to Jasper and Nancy, Elsida wastes no time in ordering a cab. She arrived at the hospital within twenty minutes and raced to the elevator with her heart in her mouth.

Julien survived and he’s awake! The thought of it made her eyes well up as joy surged through her bones. She clenched her fists tightly to keep her emotions at bay.

She needed to be strong for him, it wouldn't be a good look if she burst into the room in tears, Julien had already been through hell.

The elevator pinged and she stepped out of it with her resolve intact. She walked towards his private room and rasped her knuckles against the door twice before letting herself in.

As Elsida stepped into the room, instant relief washed over her body as she heard his aggravating velvety voice again. She couldn't see his face clearly as his family members surrounded him but she spotted his dark wild curls.

“Julien,” she croaked and stepped an inch closer to his bed.

“My dear look who’s here to see yo