CHAPTER 98

OLIVIA

A small chuckle escaped my lips, he was awake and had taken out the tube in his mouth. His voice was scratchy from the tube. Wait! A frown replaced the smile I had. “Why did you take out the tube, you could have hurt yourself.” I reprimanded rushing to his side. He offered me a smile.

“If bullets can’t hurt me then there is nothing this little tube could do to me. I am indestructible.” He joked. He was back. Oh, thank the Lord. Now it was time to do what I set out to do. “Let me get the doctor to check on you.” just as I turned to leave, he held my hand.

“Not yet just give me water.” I poured him water from the jug next to his bed and helped him drink. I placed the cup back. He still held my hand. “Tell me, why were you crying?” I smiled at him. “It’s not important now.” He studied me but did not force the issue.

“What is this I hear about you wanting to leave me.” I gave him a sad smile; he must have heard me talking to him earlier. “Do not focus on that now. Focus on getting