Chapter 52

Jennifer’s eyes shot wide open, her breaths labored, and she struggled to process the sight before her. Was it a dream? Was she hallucinating due to her yearning for him?

“Raymond? Is that you?” she uttered in a low tone, hardly believing her eyes.

“Yeah, it’s me,” his deep voice confirmed, jolting her awake. She blinked, trying to clear her vision and absorb the reality of the moment. Her pain was immense, but she seemed to have forgotten that he was paralyzed. The thought of questioning his sudden recovery didn’t even cross her mind.

Her lips curled into a smile as she gazed into Raymond’s eyes, but she sensed he wasn’t in a good mood. His scrutinizing gaze swept down her body and then across her face. Swiftly, he unbuttoned his shirt and wrapped it around her, realizing she had lost her scarf while running.

Gently, Raymond lifted her and cradled her in his arms. She said nothing, cautiously wrapping her hands around his neck, cherishing this moment with him, even though she knew i