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Chapter 41

Author: Paula White
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Aston's pov

I didn't know how long I had been seated there, but I couldn't take my eyes off her peaceful expression. She was asleep, and according to the doctor, she was going to be fine, but for some reason, I just wanted her to open her eyes.

"Come in, open your eyes, please..." I pleaded. I was feeling strange, but tried to be myself. There was no doubt that I was desperate about her opening her eyes.

My eyes were fixed on her and whenever Lucas came, he stared at me with pity. His gaze showed he was also worried about me.

"Aren't you going to rest? The stress is all over you," he commented, and I sighed.

" I want to at least wake up. I want to see her eyes."

He sighed, resting his hands on my shoulders. "There's no need for you to be this way. I know you're worried about her, but you haven't eaten or drank anything. Don't you think you're endangering your health?"

"You don't understand Lucas. I am worried about her, I and--"

"In love?" He paused, and I didn't also, my head slowly
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