NovelHubThe warmth made one drowsy, and Dahlia finally succumbed to fatigue, her eyelids heavy as she drifted off to sleep.
When she awoke again, it was already evening.
Dahlia rubbed her eyes and yawned.
At that moment, a wedge of orange appeared before her.
She instinctively took the orange and popped it into her mouth.
"Mr. Hughes, you're here?"
However, when the bedside lamp was turned on, Dahlia realized it was Helio, who had woken up.
"I'm sorry, did | disturb your sleep?" Heasked in a gentle tone.
As Dahlia's vision cleared and she truly saw Helio's face, her eyes blurred again.
It was... tears. A few drops fell onto the hospital bed.
Hequickly reached for tissues and offered them to Dahlia.
"No, I'm sorry! | didn't mean to disturb your sleep! Please don't cry!"
At that moment, Dahlia threw herself into Helio's arms. "I'm... I'm so glad... I'm so relieved you're alright."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHelio's lips curved into a smile. His eyes were moist. In the lamplight, they seemed to sparkle. "I'm sorry for worrying you."
Fabian stood outside the door, now aware that Hewas awake. Seeing the situation, he chose not to disturb them.
Inside the room, Dahlia cried heavily, her tears soaking a large patch of Helio's clothes.
Meanwhile, Hestroked Dahlia's head, gentlyforting her, "It's okay, don't cry. I'm fine, aren't I?"
Dahlia remained nestled in his embrace.
"I... | was so scared... | thought... | thought you were going to leavetoo..."
"How could that happen..."
"It's... It's all because of me... I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..."
"It's alright."
Dahlia shook her head, holding him even tighter.
"I'm sorry | said such harsh things to you back then. I..."
"It's okay, | don't blyou."
The more understanding Hewas, the stronger Dahlia's feelings of guilt grew.
Heknew Dahlia's thoughts; he always had. Otherwise, he would not have risked his life to save her.
Dahlia buried her head in Helio's chest and continued speaking through her sobs.
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Dahlia released Heand looked at him with what seemed like pleading eyes.
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If it was that kind of emotion, Hethought it was better to refuse in advance. He did not want guilt to dictate Dahlia's life.
"Do you... hate me?" Dahlia's head dropped.
Hequickly moved tofort her. "Of course not! | just..."
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