Chapter2 In that instant , Lydia Rivers's heart shattered . The pain in her body faded to a distant blur ; only the ripping ache in her chest remained . More people shoved past , trampling over her . Her arms , her back , her leg - white - hot bursts of agony . Her vision went black . When she came to , she was in her own bed at the Rivers Estate . Chase Rylan sat at her bedside , eyes bloodshot . The second she stirred , he grabbed her hand . " Lydia ! You're awake . You scared me half to death . It was pitch - dark in there and packed - one turn and you were gone . Don't be mad okay ? " at me , He looked so frantic , so worried , that it felt most cruelly ironic . When she didn't answer , Chase took her silence for anger and softened his voice , coaxing . " I know I messed up . You're hurt , and your parents have been slammed with work - they can't be here to look after you . Let me stay and take care of you . Let me make it right . " For the next few days , he really did stay . He changed her bandages , helped her sit up , fed her , hovered like he used to - like there had never been anyone but the two of them . That evening , after helping her drink some water , he dabbed the corner of her mouth with a tissue . The air shifted - warm , slow , a little breathless . He looked at her , eyes growing darker , and lowered his head to kiss her . The bedroom door swung open . Sienna Quinn stood in the doorway . Her smile froze . JANMANNE Chase jerked upright as if scalded . " What are you doing here ? " Forcing a brightness that didn't reach her eyes , Sienna lifted the insulated container in her arms . " Lydia's hurt . I was worried , so I made some beef stew and brought it over . " She opened the container , ladled out a bowl , and carried it to Lydia . Lydia shook her head . " Thanks , but I'm not hungry . " 1 Sienna's mouth trembled , wounded . She turned those eyes on Chase . He rushed to smooth it over , taking the bowl and sitting at the edge of the bed . " Come on , Lydia . At least a little . She cooked for hours . Let me feed you . 27 He lifted the spoon to her lips . Not wanting a scene with Sienna watching , Lydia parted her mouth and forced down a few sips . " Oops , " Sienna chirped a moment later , glancing at her fingers . " I got oil on my hands , Lydia , where's your bathroom ? I should wash up . " Lydia pointed down the hall , Sienna pouted . " I'm scared I'll open the wrong door . Chase , can you take me ? " He hesitated , looking back at Lydia . She closed her eyes . She couldn't bear to look at either of them .