Chapter 14

Chapter 14

As Annah slowly emerged from her coma, her surroundings blurred into focus. The clean hospital room surrounded her with its cool, white walls, and the soft hum of medical equipment echoed in her ears. Confusion clouded her mind at first, but as her vision cleared, she saw him standing there, watching her with a mixture of relief and concern. It was Connor, the person who had caused her so much pain.

''Please… no.'' she croaked.

Due to the time she had been out, her voice was now very hoarse and it would take some time before she finally got used to speaking.

Fear gripped Annah's heart, squeezing it tightly as memories flooded back—the torment, the manipulation, the shattered trust. She couldn't forget the sleepless nights, the constant anxiety, and the deep scars left behind. How could she ever trust him again?

"I hate you." she said with so much venom in her voice.

Connor stepped closer, his voice laced with remorse and desperation. "Annah, I know you're scared, and I don'