Chapter 4

I gripped Matthew's sleeve tightly, my voice trembling as I whispered, "Will you stay with me?"

Matthew nodded, reaching out to gently soothe my back with his hand. "I'm right here. Don't be afraid, okay?" he murmured softly.

His crisp voice brushed against my ear. He was suddenly so close.

I buried my face in his chest, my cheeks flushing.

Seeing how much I depended on Matthew, my parents, worried about my condition, didn't object.

From that day on, Matthew never left my side in the hospital.

He'd already skipped grades and gotten into university early, so school wasn't a…