Adrian leaned back in the uncomfortable hospital chair, his eyes fixed on Liam’s sleeping form. The soft hum of the heart monitor was the only sound in the room. He had stayed the night, unable to leave after the blood transfusion. Seeing Liam like this reminded him of everything he had missed, everything he had lost—and everything he desperately wanted to fix.
Adrian’s thoughts swirled, replaying the confrontation with Nadine. Her words stung more than he cared to admit. He had made mistakes—unforgivable ones—but could he ever make it right?
The nurse entered quietly, checking Liam’s vitals. Adrian straightened up. “How is he doing?”
“He’s stable and recovering well,” she replied with a reassuring smile. “He should be able to go home later today.”
Adrian nodded, his relief tempered by
