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Chapter 72

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In the morning, not seeing any improvement in my condition, Ethan places the thermometer in my mouth. Despite the heavy blankets—I'm shivering. My face has become pale and slick with sweat.

He glances at the thermometer in his hand. 103°F. My heart sinks further.

“Belle, let's go to the hospital. I can't see you like this,” he insists, sitting beside me and brushing a damp strand of my hair from my forehead.

“I don't want to,” I say, lowering my gaze down.

“Trust me. Nothing will happen to you. Let's go,” he says, stubbornly standing me up from the bed.

Can I truly trust him? I don't think so. I don't know if it's truly his love or his obsession that is making him act like this. I'm feeling a bit scared of Ethan now.

Slowly, we both walk further towards the main door. My limbs are aching, making it exhausting to walk for me. As Ethan opens the door, we see Aiden and Emily standing outside. My brows furrow. Aiden has gripped Emily's arm tightly, as if he took her forcefully here.
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