novelxo Chapter 235
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Chapter 235
As the ward door closed, my eyes welled up. "Logan... I think I'm starting to remember things,"
Logan saw the fear I couldn't hide in my eyes. He wrapped his arms around me, gently comforting me, "it's okay You're safe. Don't worry."
But I couldn't shake the worry consuming me.
How could it be okay? I had once imagined what it would be like to regain my memory, but I never thought I'd feel so terrified by the idea.
The dizziness came with a pain that twisted through me and a suffocating sensation that felt like it would pull me under
I was scared
I had never felt such a strong need to finalize my divorce from Elijah, no matter the cost. If the divorce was settled, maybe the past would stay there, and I wouldn't be pulled back into the samo cycle. The following day, I underwent a fall examination. This time, they brought in Dr. Robbins, a renowned neurologist.
After a thorough diagnosis, Dr. Robbins sighed, shaking his head. There's definitely a tiny bleed in Ms. York's brain, very close to the memory center.
His expression turned grave. If the bleeding increases, you risk vision loss, or worse, a blood clot. It could even affect the brainstem in severe cases, leading to serious consequences."
My face turned pale. "Dr. Robbins am I going to, die?'
Jonathan stammered, his voice shaking, "Dr. Robbins, i-isn't there a way to stop the bleeding?"
Dr. Robbins shook his head. "The only option would be open-brain surgery, but.. that's highly risky, I wouldn't recommend it at this stage."
I bowed my head, silent.
Dr. Robbins's expression was complex. "You won't die, but the prognosis isn't ideal. We'll need to keep a close watch "
After he left, Jonathan and I shared a quiet, somber look
I forced a smile. T'll be fine. But please, don't tell Mom and Dad"
Jonathan quickly looked away, his tace tense. "No. I need to tell them"
I shook my head, "No. They'd be devastated. I don't even know what to think right now. I just need a little rest. Please, Jonathan, can you give me some space?"
Jonathan understood the turmoil I was feeling. He held my cold hand. "Ari, don't worry. You're going to be okay."
I managed a smile that felt more like a grimace. "I know."
Jonathan's lipswitched into a fragile smile
"Mom and Dad will want to see you." Then, he caught himself. "No. You'll go see them once you're better. No getting out of it. They're still in Switzia for treatment, so they can't come, but you'll have to go see them." I could see the worry he was trying to hide in his eyes.
Suddenly, I asked, "Jonathan, is there something you're not telling me
His face froze.
My smile shattered, and my voice shook "Jonathan did something happen to Mom and Dad? Are you keeping something from me?"
He shook his head, "No, I'm not hiding anything. They're tine"
How could I believe him? I gripped his hand tightly, refusing to let go. "I don't believe you. Give me their number. I'll call and ask them myself."
He tried to pull his hand away, but I held on firmly. Finally, he snapped," said there's nothing wrong. They... they just don't want to see you right now!"
1 froze. Seizing the opportunity, he pulled his hand free, looking guilty,
eutired, "Just focus on recovering. I talk to them.
He left the room quickly, practically fleeing, leaving me alone.
I sat back onto the bed, feeling utterly defeated just then, my phone rang. I't want to answer, but it kept ringing insistently.
With a sigh, 1 picked it up. "Hello, who's this?"
A familiar, elderly vuice replied, "Ai? to that you?
My mind was foggy, and it took me a moment to recognize him. It was Mr. Linden Senior
Wearily, I asked, "Mr. Linden Senior, what can I do for you?"