The nurse paused in thought before replying, “He left.


    ”


    “He Left?” Ste slumped on the floor, her expression vacant.


    Her mind entered a foggy state, rendering her unable to think clearly.


    Cold sweat covered her back, and an overwhelming panic gripped her heart, causing tears to stream down her face.


    “Miss? Are you alright?” The nurse’s voice quivered as she held Ste.


    Ste felt like she was in a daze, her ears ringing so loudly that she couldn’t hear properly.


    It took considerable effort from the nurse to guide her to a chair.


    Softly, the nurse called out, “Miss…”


    Slowly, Ste began to regain consciousness.


    She turned to the nurse, her lips trembling.


    “What did you just say? Matthew… He’s gone?”


    She choked on her words, tears welling up once again.


    The nurse realized the misunderstanding and quickly rified, “I didn’t mean that.


    When I came back from my rounds, I found that he had left, not that he had passed away.


    ”


    “He’s alive?” Ste’s voice trembled with hope.


    The nurse nodded, about to say more when Ste’s phone rang.


    Seeing Matthew’s name on the screen, she hurriedly answered it.


    “Matthew…” Ste called out anxiously.


    On the other end of the line, Matthew sounded equally anxious and panicked.


    “Where are you?”


    He nearly lost his mind when he got home and couldn’t find her.


    “It’s my fault for what happened tonight.


    I shouldn’t have kept anything from you.


    I’m sorry,” he apologized repeatedly.


    Tears welled up in Ste’s eyes.Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    She bit her lip, afraid that her emotions would get the best of her.


    “Ste, I’m sorry.


    I won’t lie to you anymore.


    Where are you now?”


    Matthew asked.


    “I…” Ste sobbed.


    “I’m at the hospital.


    I thought something had happened to you…” Her voice choked with sorrow.