Chapter 208

Conrad sat by the bed and quietly patted Fia’s arm. “I’m not lying, Fia. I was really happy when I found out about the baby.” Fia still held her head low with her back against him. She was still not speaking, but the anger inside of her was already slowly disappearing. Mainly, it was still because she loved him too much. He already had her heart even when she knew so little. Her love for him had been burned into her bones. All he needed to do was to treat her better and to coax her patiently, and she would put down all her armor. “I know that everything that happened lately can’t make you believe me. Just look at me, Fi.” Conrad held her arm. “I’m a man of my word.” Fia choked and said, “Please, don’t say anything anymore. I’m very tired. I need to rest.” “Sleep well. I’ll watch over you.” The ward became quiet as the sky fell into complete darkness. Conrad didn’t switch on the light, worried that he would disturb her sleep. Fia didn’t sleep at all and her mind was in a mess.