Chapter 157

"I'm still a patient; I won't be able to sleep. Can you bear to see me like this?" Alain whispered, leaning on Eden's shoulder.

Eden turned to him, pursing her lips. After a moment, she crawled back onto the bed. "Then sleep."

Alain smiled and said, "I want you to hold me."

Eden lowered her eyes. "Don’t push it."

"I'm cold!" Alain said, snuggling closer. "You're warm."

Eden gave up. "Alright, sleep."

"Thanks."

Alain closed his eyes for a moment before reopening them. "I told my mom to throw a party once I've fully recovered from the toxin. I want to announce our relationship."

Eden nodded. "She mentioned it to me."

"So, are you going to acknowledge that you're my fiancée?" Alain sat up, still holding Eden in his arms.

Eden was lost in her thoughts and didn’t realize she was still in his arms.

"Just to make her happy," Eden finally said after a long pause.

Alain sighed. When would Eden open up to him?

"My mom will be thrilled, no doubt. She wants you to marry me," Alain sai