"The doctor informed me that she needed to be bedridden for two weeks," Craig's voice interrupted Belle's thoughts. It had been four hours since Nicholas departed, insisting on sending Belle back to her apartment before his departure. However, Belle was torn, not wanting to leave and not wanting to witness his departure either.
A sense of emptiness engulfed Belle as she turned her head to gaze at Craig. Although a part of her wanted to blame him for what had happened, she knew Cynthia wouldn't. Both of them were confined within the room, waiting for Cynthia's complete recovery and strength to return.
Belle's eyes shifted to Cynthia, observing her chest rise and fall as she held her hand. Meanwhile, Craig approached, standing beside Belle, taking deep breaths.
"I messed up, Belle..." he
