Chapter 6 He clutched me tightly , forcing me close as he buried his face into my waist . " Glinda , I swear to God , I hate you . How can someone be so cruel ? " I couldn't even get a word out . I felt the warmth soaking through the fabric at waist . my " You think I'm hiding something with Jade ? You said I don't love you . How could you say that ? When other men get slandered , their wives stand up for them . But you ? You just jump to a wrong conclusion and disappeared . You think I didn't feel wronged ? You think I wasn't hurting ? I hate you, Glinda ... " His voice cracked , his emotions spilling out like a wounded child who had finally let down his guard . " You're not even going to hug me ? Why won't you hold me ? Are you really waiting until I'm dead to ... " I couldn't listen to that . I reached up and wrapped my arms around his neck , stopping him from saying anything more . My other hand gently patted his back , where an old scar from a mission still lingered . I didn't know why , but seeing him like that made me feel like I was the one in the wrong . The doctor came in , drawn by the noise , and reminded us sternly : " The patient just regained consciousness . You'll need to keep his emotions stable to prevent any complications during recovery . " Eric latched onto that like it was some " Royal Decree " . From that moment on , he demanded I stay in the room with him . " If you're not here , I'll be worried you'll run off again . The doctor said I need to stay relaxed if I want to heal quickly . " My mom didn't know anything about Jade. She thought Eric and I had just hit a rough patch , so when she heard I'd be staying to take care of him , she couldn't have been more thrilled . But in the end , I gave in because of Eric's parents . They had always treated me so well . They held my hands and pleaded with me . " Eric's been stubborn since he was a kid . You're the only one he listens to . " I just couldn't bring myself to refuse them . Once they left , Eric got even bolder . He treated me like his personal nurse . One minute he was saying his shoulder ached and needed a massage , the next he claimed the skin near his wound felt itchy and wanted me to gently press it . The entire afternoon was a marathon of tasks . I didn't even get a chance to sip water . His private VIP room had a separate cot for caretakers . After getting the " Colonel " settled in , I collapsed onto the bed and closed my eyes , nearly falling asleep . " Why are you sleeping over there ? My bed's not wide enough for two ? " I didn't bother responding to his childish whining . My eyelids drooped , and before long , I drifted off . In the middle of the night , I had the oddest sensation of being wrapped in warmth . My whole body felt flushed and hot . Instinctively , I kicked the blanket off with my foot - only to accidentally hit Eric's injured side . I felt him flinch and suck in a sharp breath from the pain . I shot up , wide awake and terrified to move again . " Why are you here ?! The doctor said you weren't supposed to leave the bed ! " Eric's face scrunched like a child denied a toy . Chapter 6 10 MoboReels - Short Dramas & Movies Watch exclusive content on Moborcels and enjoy endless excitement " I've never slept alone , not since we got together . I can't relax without you . " His words hit me hard . Over the years , we'd had our fair share of fights , even silent treatments . The worst was when I quietly slipped into the guest room to sleep . Even then , he had crept in during the night , pulled me into his arms , and murmured : " Married couples aren't supposed to go to bed angry . And now you won't even sleep in the same bed with me ? " He nuzzled his chin into my hair , his voice so soft it barely rose above a whisper . " Please don't leave like that again , okay ? Even if you're mad at me , at least let me know you're safe . When I couldn't find you , I thought I was going to die from the fear ... " " Glinda ... whether you believe it or not , I love you . I really , really love you . " He laced his fingers with mine . I didn't know if it was the anesthesia or just raw emotion talking , but I felt a burning sensation rising in my chest . After that night , something shifted between us . We slipped back into our old rhythm , but this time , he was more clingy than ever . He needed me to help him to the bathroom , leaning on me like a boneless sack of potatoes . During meals , he claimed his arms were too weak to hold utensils , so I had to feed him , bite by bite . At night , he refused to sleep unless I was in his arms . The caretaker's cot went completely unused . Our days were sweet , almost dreamlike . He never mentioned Jade again , and I didn't ask Honestly , I didn't mind burying the past if it meant a little peace and happiness . But I hadn't expected trouble to come knocking on its own . That afternoon , I told Eric I wanted to go out for a sweet drink . He didn't stop me - in fact , he even asked me to pick up two boxes of his favorite throat lozenges from a military dependents ' store in another district . He always used that brand during training , so I didn't think much of it . The ride was only thirty minutes . I even rushed back early , skipping the dessert just so he wouldn't complain I took too long . But when I got back to the hospital , the last person I wanted to see was already ther