Chapter 175 The Final Chapter — Lovers at Last

The harsh white of the hospital room was almost blinding, the sterile scent of disinfectant thick in the air. Celeste’s gaze shifted to the bed, her heart tightening as she saw the man lying there. Nathaniel was turned away, leaning on his side, completely unaware of her presence. He must have heard the sound of the door, though, because without looking back, he spoke, his voice irritated. “Just leave it there. I’m not eating.” He had been pushing himself far too hard, even with his injuries, determined to find her. But L had caught him before he could get far, dragging him back here and placing guards outside his room, all while promising to bring his wife back to him. But Nathaniel didn’t trust L’s promises. Not one bit. The footsteps weren’t retreating, though. Instead, they were coming closer. “I said, leave!” His voice was sharper now, frustration lacing every word. He finally turned his head, ready to snap again. “I told you, I’m not eating. What part of that don’t you—”