Chapter 192

Renee quickly stepped forward, reaching out but not daring to touch Travis, afraid of causing him more pain.

"Travis..." she said, her nose stinging with emotion, feeling even more guilty. If it weren't for her, Travis wouldn't be in this state.

Travis looked at her, gently pulling her to sit on the edge of the bed. He raised his hand to wipe the corner of her eye. The autumn night was cold, and Renee wasn't dressed warmly. Her hair was slightly disheveled from her rush to the hospital, with a few strands clinging to her damp eyelashes, making her reddened, moist eyes even more captivating.

His hand lingered on her cheek, reluctant to move away. He smiled softly, trying to reassure her, "It's really nothing. Should I get up and walk around to prove it?"

Renee quickly grabbed his hand to stop him. "Don't move around. You're too old to be joking like this."

He stared at her with a smile, saying nothing, but for a moment his gaze flickered to something behind her. Renee sensed this a