49 #I never stopped loving you.

Kiera

My head hurts as I open my eyes to a blindingly bright room. The throbbing pain intensified as I tried to sit up, causing me to wince in discomfort.

"Good morning." I see Jason with a smile on his face, holding a tray of steaming hot coffee and a plate of toast. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room, instantly making me feel more awake and alert.

But I shook my head. It's one of the other's acts he is using to manipulate me. I could sense a hint of suspicion creeping in as I observed Jason's overly cheerful demeanor. It made me wonder if his kind gesture was merely a ploy to distract me from something else. Doubt clouded my mind, making it difficult to fully trust his intentions.

"What are you doing here?" I said, "What are you doing here?" I said it, my voice laced with skepticism. Jason's smile faltered for a moment before he regained his composure.

"This is my home," he said with a smile as he sat beside me on the bed.

I slightly moved myself away from him to