Chapter 54 - Cold

Throughout the night, Loreen didn't sleep, and all she did was watch over Adepe and caress his hair that was scattered all over the bed, to calm him down when he started to sweat profusely as a result of the pain he was going through.

She only got the chance to sleep at around 3 am when Adepe stopped sweating.

The early morning sun rose in the sky, showering its rays through the huge glass window and into the room.

When Loreen saw Adepe seated up with his hand clutching onto his stomach, which had the bandage wrapped around it, she immediately sat up from the bed.

Her eyes blinked in shock as she stared at the bloody bandage, and she straightened up on her knees. She placed her trembling hands on his cheek and made him look at her. "Okay, you shouldn't sit up. Lie back down, let me help you-" She hadn't even finished her sentence when Adepe abruptly brought his feet down to the floor, ignoring her.

She gazed at him, and her eyes blinked in confusion. Adepe stood up and walked str