Chapter 56
Ariella
I strode into the hospital, my disdain for the sterile atmosphere practically emanating from me. The smell of disinfectant assaulted my senses, causing me to wrinkle my nose in disgust. Rows of white walls and glaring fluorescent lights greeted me, draining any semblance of life from the surroundings.
Stepping into the ward room, I couldn't help but sneer at the bland, cookie-cutter decor. "Just great," I muttered under my breath, "another soulless room in this godforsaken place."
Marcus lay on the bed, his eyes closed, his body wrapped in white bandages. He looked miserable, but when he heard my voice, his eyes snapped open, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "Bella," he greeted, his voice strained.
His brows furrowed as he looked at me carefully. "You?" he que
