Chapter 69

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Catherine's POV:

"Catherine, sweetheart. Are you there? Are you awake? " A voice asked. " I can't believe that you pushed yourself to the point of fainting. This is not good, Catherine. I told you that I'll take care of everything. You need not worry. "

Mom?

I opened my eyes and saw my mother sitting down on a chair beside my bed. A towel and a bowl of water beside her.

I winched and stared at her.

"You're awake." She said happily.

"How long have I been sleeping?" I queried.

"You've been out for twenty four hours, Sweetheart." She responded and touched my forehead with the back of her hand. "Ace Hampton was the one that brought you to the hospital according to the doctors. What happened?"

Ace?

My mind started recollecting what happened.

How he spoke to me like I meant nothing to him.

Maybe I mean nothing to him now.

Tears rushed down my cheeks. My eyes closed.

"Oh dear." Mom said and wrapped her hand around my shoulders. "Heartbreak is hurtful. I'm sorry for whatever it is that hap