Dominic’s POV
I couldn’t stay away from the hospital for long. Guilt gnawed at me, and I needed to see Emma again. As I approached her room, I saw Ruby leaving, probably to get lunch. Not in the mood to deal with her, I waited until she disappeared around the corner before slipping inside.
Emma was sitting up in bed, her eyes widening with curiosity when she saw me. Her once pale face now held a bit of color, and seeing her like this filled me with a bittersweet mix of relief and heartache.
"Hey there," I said softly, approaching her bed. "How are you feeling?"
She blinked up at me, her expression a mix of recognition and confusion. "Do I know you?" she asked, her voice small and hesitant.
I sat in the chair beside her bed, forcing a smile. "I'm Dominic. I'm...a friend of your mom."
