Chloe Bishop pressed her lips together, tugged at the blanket, and lay back silently. "It's fine. I'm okay on my own."
"Keep an eye on the IV. Call me when it's almost done."
The nurse left a few instructions and went back to work.
Silence returned to the room. She clutched the blanket, feeling a deep cold settle over her.
She had been treasured her whole life — held like a pearl, protected like a flower. In all her years, she had never endured so much suffering as she had in this short period of time.
Last night, when Xavier Grayson had stood up for her in front of everyone, she had been moved. For a moment, she thought he might actually care.
But then he left her alone in the hospital.
She couldn't figure him out at all.
Maybe he hadn't been defending her — maybe he'd just been p
