A fragile, pale-looking lady lay on the bed, blinking her eyes once, then twice, as a blurry vision slowly came into focus. The silence was deafening, her face twisting into a frown as she struggled to open her eyes fully. She spotted a familiar face and frowned even deeper, wondering if she was hallucinating.Slowly, her eyes opened completely, her ears ringing as her senses gradually returned. It was Dane, and she was not hallucinating.It was as though he sensed her awakening and raised his head, meeting her hazy gaze. Ashley groaned as she pushed herself upright, prompting Dane to move closer to help her.“I can help myself,” she said, pulling away from his touch and refusing his assistance.“There’s no point struggling. It is just the two of us here, and it will remain that way for a little longer,” Dane said calmly, his tone completely devoid of emotion. A part of her was disappointed by how detached he sounded, but she quickly told herself not to overthink it. That was supposed
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