Chapter 296

[Cordelia]

The healing powers of a mother's kisses cannot be overestimated.

As Jasper and I slept side by side, both of us slowly recovered. The aches and pains that made me fear miscarriage ended and his breathing, which had been so labored, finally evened out. He doesn't sound quite healthy, but his eyes have regained some of their sparkle.

While my son and I spend time reconnecting, I can hear the men in the corner arguing about what to do next. I hate it when they talk about me like I'm not in the room.

"You just said it yourself," Atlas snaps at Jude, his finger pointed in the center of the other man's chest. "He's stabilized. He doesn't need the ventilator, he doesn't even need the oxygen."

"Yes but, that doesn't mean he won't relapse," Jude cautions looking over at the both of us. "He's healthy now, but I wouldn't want to risk his safety in the long run. He needs to be back at the facility."

"But what about Cordelia?" Atlas demands. "It'll be too risky having her go back an