Adrian woke again. The anesthesia hadn't fully worn off, leaving him barely able to distinguish reality from nightmare.
Ignoring the medical staff's attempts to stop him, he yanked the IV from his hand and stumbled out of the hospital.
He had to find her and demand an explanation! He couldn't believe those three years had been a lie.
He refused to accept that Elena would scheme against him.
He cornered her outside the hotel where she was staying.
"I need an explanation."
Elena paused. "Still don't understand? I planned all of this. Does it hurt? Can't believe it? Good. The pain you feel now doesn't come close to a fraction of what I endured."
Adrian staggered back.
His lips parted, but no sound emerged as tears spilled uncontrollably.
Without another glance at him, Elena turned an
