CHAPTER 187 GOING HOME.

"Michael, please don't go just yet," Madison begged, her eyes filling with tears. "Just a little while longer. I need you." Michael's face softened, and he looked at her with a mixture of compassion and longing. "Madison, I want to stay with you more than anything," he said, his voice low and husky. "But I have to go. I have to take care of some things." Madison's grip on his arm tightened. "But what if I need you?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Michael's eyes locked onto hers, and he smiled softly. "I'll always be here for you, Madison. No matter what. But I promise, I'll be back soon. And when I am, we'll start fresh. Together." Madison nodded, feeling a small sense of comfort at his words. She knew she couldn't keep him from his obligations, but she couldn't help feeling a sense of loss at the thought of him leaving her, even for a little while. "I'm so happy to see you improving, Madison," Michael said, his eyes shining with warmth. "You're getting stronger ever