CHAPTER SEVEN Anna’s POV When I woke up, the first thing I saw was a white ceiling. The second thing I noticed was the strong smell of disinfectant. Hospital. Definitely hospital. The third thing I noticed was that someone was holding my hand like their life depended on it. I slowly turned my head and saw Stella sitting beside me. Her face looked tight with worry, her eyes red like she hadn’t slept. Stella? When did she get back? “Anna, you’re awake!” Stella suddenly shouted, jumping up so fast she almost knocked the chair over. I smiled weakly. “Hi…” “Hey,” Charles said from somewhere behind her. It was only then I noticed him. He was sitting on a chair near the door, looking like he hadn’t slept either. He stood up and walked closer to the bed. “How are you feeling?” he asked

