The unbearable pain of the poison corroding my body made it hard for me to think straight, and I was trembling all over.
Still, I tried my best to explain. “You heard what Brian and Melany said. Caleb needed to be awake to receive the antidote. But he’s in such terrible shape that he refuses to wake up.”
“So you…” Realization dawned on Carlos.
“Yes.” I nodded with a wry smile. “His life would’ve been in grave danger if he got the injection tomorrow without being marked. Brian told me that if I succeeded in marking him, I’d be able to shoulder some of the pain he’s feeling. This was the only way I could help him survive the antidote.”
“I see…”
Carlos was suddenly enlightened. Only then did he rush over to help me up.
𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.𝘤𝘰𝘮
“Debra, I can’t thank you enough for everything you’re doing for him
His attitude towards me had finally changed from disgust to respect.
Debra’s POV:
“I’m so sorry, Debra. I misunderstood you before.” Carlos lowered his head and sincerely apologized to me.
“Although we don’t always see eye to eye, I can tell that you really love Caleb. I’m really sorry about before.”
I waved my hand weakly and said, “It’s okay. You were just worried about Caleb. I understand where you were coming from.”
Carlos raised his head and nodded adamantly, his eyes full of admiration. “You know, Debra, you’re a lot stronger than you look. I hope we won’t be enemies in the future. Otherwise, I believe you’ll make for a terrible opponent.”
I was stunned for a moment and then smiled wryly.
“No one knows what the future holds. All I know is that I’ll do anything to make Caleb wake up now.”
“I think I understand why he Likes you now,” Carlos said with a smile.
He looked at me with newfound respect. “You stand by what you love and you take responsibility for your actions.”
I sighed. “Thanks, Carlos, but can you give me some time alone with
Caleb?”
“Of course.” Carlos quickly backed out of the room to give us some space.
After he left, he considerately closed the door behind him.
A hush fell over the ward since only me and Caleb were left. I gazed at
Caleb quietly and found myself hoping that time would pass a little slower so that I could look at him Longer.
Knock! Knock!
The knock on the door pulled me out of my trance.
