“Please,” Ella said. “I’m okay. Just tired.”
Evelyn hesitated, staring at Ella for a long moment.
…
Ella
Dr. Evelyn stared at me for a long time. I held her gaze, silently pleading with her—don’t tell him. Please, please don’t tell him.
After a moment that felt like an eternity, she nodded slowly. “Well, I still want to keep you overnight for observation,” she said.
“That’s fine,” I agreed quickly. “Thank you.”
The doctor stood, giving me one last concerned look before turning to Alexander. “I’ll arrange for a private room. She should rest now.”
He nodded, and Dr. Evelyn left the room. I let my head fall back onto the pillow. My head was pounding, and my entire body felt like it had been steamrolled. I felt like utter s**t, but I didn’t want Alexander or Liam
