I Swear, Let Me Love You Again

3RD POV:

Meanwhile, Andrew had just been smiling and said simple words such as ‘Thank you’, ‘I’m fine’ and just short other responses in a low tone. Ariana had not left his side for a second, she had been holding his hand and kissing it and basically just loving on him. The doctors had instructed everyone to refrain from filling him in on what exactly happened to him and why he was here.

As everyone kept greeting and leaving the room all morning, he was puzzled at the fact that he had not seen or spoken to Lydia.

“Where is Lydia? Is she okay? At least if you’re not going to tell me what happened to me, at least I can know my little girl is healthy and alive.” Everyone in the room which consisted of Ariana, his father, a nurse who was checking his vital signs, Lorena and Darren were shocked as he finally uttered full sentences.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

Everyone just let out a breath with solemn looks on their faces making Andrew tense up. He looked at his father with pleading eyes.

“She’s okay, she’s back at the penthouse doing a few things but she will be here.” His father responded softly and Andrew exhaled in relief. The room was filled with an uncomfortable silence, no one knew where Lydia was but she had sent a text message to all, stating that she was fine but it didn’t feel right to come face to face with Andrew after everything and especially as she hadn’t apprehended the one who caused this.

“You want water?” Ari asked and he shook his head ‘no’ and at the perfect timing, the doctor stepped into his room.

“Good morning, Mr Andrew. How are you feeling today?” The doctor asked with a smile and Andrew simply shrugged.

“No one wants to tell me anything, I can’t feel my legs which means I am basically paralyzed, so you can imagine how I feel.” He explained and Ariana sighed deeply understanding his frustration. Darren quietly stepped out as he needed to take a breath especially being next to Lorena at the moment after their unresolved argument. Lorena watched as he left and scoffed, debating whether to go after him or not.

“Mr Miller, you’re not paralyzed. With physical therapy, you’re going to be able to walk again I assure. I would also like to ask you a few questions.” The doctor had already prepared a series of questions formulated by the psychologist. Everyone excused the doctor and Ariana reluctantly left Andrew’s side, Lorena had sent the information of what the doctor had said to Lydia.

Lydia who was on her way to grab a cup of coffee and conduct her investigation felt extremely horrible at the information. She had heard about how painful the physical therapy was but on the bright side, he would be able to walk again. She pulled up in front of a coffee store which also had a library in another section, this was where she planned to spend her day until she got some reasonable information.

“What would you like to get ma’am?” The attendant questioned and Lydia placed her order.

I’m going to find out who did this today! She manifested with determination and placed her phone on Do not Disturb.

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Nathaniel was seated in his home office going through the designs for a new orphanage home contract they had gotten but his mind wasn’t even on it. He kept glancing at his phone waiting for Lydia to reply. He sent her yet another message stating how happy he was that Andrew was finally awake but she had neither read it nor replied.

“What are you doing?” Rachel stuck her head leaning on the door frame before stepping in with a slice of red velvet cake.

“Working.” He replied looking at her with squinted eyes, making her laugh. But he knew she wanted something and he was ready to listen.

“I just thought you would be hungry. And it should cause a huge celebration for the woman you love with all your heart so use this to celebrate. Whileitakeyourcarandgotooutonadate.” She said the last part all at once and though Nathaniel heard, he asked her to repeat using a fork to take a bite.

“Repeat yourself. On a date with who?” He questioned and she sighed deeply and he could tell she was nervous.

“I’m meeting with Jason to set things straight and before you argue, I’m going with your security and the person I’m going on a date with is who will shock you because I am shocked as well.” Nathaniel stopped all he was doing and gestured for her to proceed giving her his full attention.

“It’s with Kelvin.” She shut her eyes tight and grimaced waiting for his reaction.

“Kelvin? Which Kelvin because I am hundred percent sure it can’t be the Kelvin I know. The one who doesn’t respect women.” Nathaniel pointed out and she sighed deeply, rising to her feet.

“It’s not that Nathan, we are just going out bowling then we will grab a bite, don’t be like that. I already know what he’s like and I won’t risk getting hurt again. Plus you’re not my dad so you can’t be telling me what to do.” She rolled her eyes and with an attitude walked out of his office.

Nathaniel sucked his teeth sharply and ran his hands through his curly hair. He was about to go after her and explain when his phone lit up. He instantly checked and knitted his eyebrow in confusion seeing it was a message from a private number.

“What in the world…” He trailed off watching the video intently of Jenny committing a crime.

“Jenny was the one who was behind this?” He asked himself in disbelief, rewatching the video again, running his hand across his face.

After confirming that it was truly Jenny, his thoughts were,

Why did she do this? And would he truly turn Jenny in or protect her? But what about Lydia?

“Crap.” He groaned, rising up and leaving his office.