Chapter 24

(Lorenzo)

Giovanni carefully picked up Mariana and made his way back into the hospital. I sat on the last step of the stairs and stared up at the sky, lost in thoughts. Mariana clearly didn't want to go back to the club but I simply couldn't just let her go even if I wanted to.

Things are a whole lot complicated when it comes to her. Giovanni's remark from before crossed my mind. He was right, I could have stopped her myself if I wanted to. I purposely let her get the upper hand. A part of me hoped she would have hit me with the rod and escaped while the other part of me was grateful for Giovanni's intervention.

I got up from the stairs and made my way to Mariana's room. Giovanni stood outside Mariana's room on a phone call. I turned the knob and pushed the door open.

I looked around the room before my eyes landed on her. I moved closer to her and just stood there, watching her. She softly groaned and adjusted her sleeping position. I gently placed my hand on her face, it was warm