Fortunately, the doctor said Adrian had been rescued in time, so his lungs had not suffered any serious damage. As long as he stayed in the hospital to recover, he would heal completely.
When Adrian woke up, he saw Sophie sitting beside the bed, adjusting his IV drip. Sunlight fell softly across her face, wrapping her in a warm glow. For a moment, he almost thought he was hallucinating.
Joy surged through him as he reached out and covered the back of her hand.
"Sophie, it's really you. Does this mean you've forgiven me?"
The next second, Sophie shook his hand off. She frowned, as if even his touch disgusted her.
"You're awake, so you should be fine. I'll leave now. And thank you for saving me."
Her tone was polite and distant, as if she were speaking to a stranger who had simply help
