Dear Mate, You're Mine
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and fear. Finally, the doctor re
said. "Maria is stable, but
bedside, holding her hand, praying for her to wake up. The tension in the room was thick, with Luke pacing and
ered open, and I rushed to her side, m
" I asked softly, trying
masked it. She knew the truth now, kudos to Luke who couldn't keep a secret, but despite Thea's betrayal, I could see t
as weak but firm. "I need you both to leave.
don't understand! This is all Irene's fa
ow what you've done. This is not the time for
Matthew, sensing the gravity of the
room for debate. He knew that staying would only ma
ew leaned in close to m
u'll escape being expelled
ze, my anger
wanting to stay where I wasn't wanted. "No one will love you for the rest of y
d nothing. He couldn't afford to cause a scene in the hospital ward. Wit
g Matthew look so aggrieved filled me with a sense of satisfacti
around mine, pulling
aid softly. "A
back. "I should be asking you that, Maria.
y. "I'll be fine, Irene. B
the situation settling ov
ry, Irene. I should have seen what was happ
hand. "This isn't your fault. Matthew and Thea
ssed her face. "You're stronger than y
y ask, why didn't you say
before closing them again, pretending to sleep. She didn't want to answer my question definitely. It was a transp
new that words wouldn't suffice. She needed time to process everything. Quietly, I stood up and adjusted her blanket,
for me. As soon as I stepped ou
red. "I never expected Thea to be a bitch. Heav
uine emotion which touched me deeply. I h
voice trembling. "It means a
mly, pulling back to look me in the eyes. "But remember, Matthew is st
g the delicate balance
des, we can't let our emotions get the better of us
orry about me. I'll handle my own issu
took a deep breath, feeling a
ank you, Luke.
I started the engine and pulled out of the hospital parking lot, then my phone rang. Gl
answered
on your house," the agent said, his tone professional yet enthus
letting go of a place that held so many memories, both good and bad. "Thank you for letting me know,
ust let us know when you
ain," I said befor
It had been a place of comfort and joy, but also one of pain and betrayal. L
my thoughts. The light turned green and I pressed do
and I was ready to embrace it