9.09 % Chapter 3 That night , Declan came home looking ghost - pale . Marissa was in the kitchen pouring herself a glass of water . When she heard the door , she turned- and nearly dropped the glass . " You didn't take your meds ? " Her voice came out sharp , panicked . " Too late for that , " he muttered , collapsing onto the couch . " Had to get my stomach pumped . " His skin was slick with cold sweat , bangs plastered to his forehead . Marissa's hand jerked , and the boiling water splashed across her skin . A red welt immediately bloomed on the back of her hand . He really loved Celeste that much ? Loved her enough to end up in the ER just to eat her cooking ? She carried over a cup of warm water and knelt beside him , gently pressing her hand to his stomach . Declan sipped the water and slowly began to relax under her touch . The lines between his brows softened as he leaned against her shoulder - half - asleep , half - conscious . Just like he had , so many nights before . But this time , Marissa didn't linger . Didn't let herself memorize the curve of his jaw or the shape of his lips . She gently lowered him onto the couch , tucked a blanket over his shoulders … And walked away without looking back . By the time he woke up the next morning , Declan was already dressed to the nines , standing in the living room with a deep frown . " Why does it feel like half the stuff in this house is gone ? " Marissa opened her mouth , ready to explain - but he was already moving on . Chapter 3 Blushwood Health EBC - 46 Tincture | 10 : 1 Blushwood Berry Extract | 50 ml | Lab -… Shop our versatile Tincture 08. This lab - tested , 10 : 1 Blushwood Berry extract with EBC - 46 is designed for both sublingual and topical use . Fast global shipping . bh 13.64 % 0 : For Cell Support Blushwood Health " Celeste has a gallery opening today . She invited us . " " I- " " She just got back to the States . Doesn't know many people . " His voice left no room for argument . " You'd be doing her a favor by showing up . " Marissa clenched her fists at her sides … and nodded . The exhibit was hosted at a sleek downtown gallery in Westbridge . The moment they arrived , Celeste all but flew into Declan's arms . " Declan ! " she beamed , looping her arm around his . " Come on , I want you to see this one first . " She pointed to an oil painting of snowcapped peaks . Her voice softened to a whisper . " I painted it in Norvale . Every day I was there , I kept thinking about you . " Declan said nothing . His gaze lingered on the canvas , dark and unreadable . And then , without a word … he bought the entire collection . Gasps and murmurs rippled through the crowd . " Guess the rumors were true - Mr . Hawthorne really did spoil her rotten back in the day . " " She dumped him once already , and he still treats her like royalty ? That's love , alright … " Celeste turned and cast Marissa a triumphant glance . While Declan stepped away to handle the payment , she sauntered over . " Did you hear that ? " Her smile was laced with poison . " Even after all this time … I'm still the one he wants . " She leaned in , lips brushing Marissa's ear . " But if you still don't get it , I'd be more than happy to make things even clearer for you . " Just then , a shrill siren blared through the gallery . " Fire ! Everyone out ! " Panic exploded like a grenade . Chapter 3 Blushwood Health EBC - 46 Tincture | 10 : 1 Blushwood Berry Extract 50 ml | Lab -… Shop our versatile Tincture 08. This lab - tested , 10 : 1 Blushwood Berry extract with EBC - 46 is designed for both sublingual and topical use . Fast global shipping . bh 13.64 % 0 : For Cell Support Blushwood Health Marissa was shoved aside by the scrambling crowd . Pain shot through her ankle as it twisted beneath her . Her vision blurred from the agony . She tried to stand - but then she heard it . " Celeste ! Celeste , where are you ?! " Declan's voice , raw with panic . The kind of panic Marissa had never once heard in all the years she'd known him . Moments later , he appeared through the smoke , found Celeste huddled in a corner , and wrapped his arms around her . Without a backward glance , he carried her out of the building . Marissa slumped to the ground , watching their silhouettes vanish into the smoke . TE She tried to get up , tried to crawl- And then - CRASH . A burning beam came down hard . The next time she opened her eyes , she was surrounded by blinding white . Hy " Marissa ! " Jamie Brooks burst into the room , her eyes swollen and frantic . " Oh my god , you're awake ! You scared the hell out of me ! Do you even know how close you were to dying ?! " Marissa tried to turn her head . Every bone in her body screamed in protest . " Where's Declan ? " Her voice was hoarse and dry . Jamie's face turned stormy . " Him ? He's off playing nurse to Celeste . You cracked a rib , but poor Celeste scraped her arm - so obviously she needs his full attention . " ⠀⠀⠀ Marissa closed her eyes . Even breathing hurt . Jamie's hands tightened around hers , eyes welling up . " I don't get it . When he was paralyzed , you were the one who took care of him - no sleep , no breaks , always watching over him . Now you're the one lying in this bed , and he can't even show up ? " Her voice cracked . " Marissa , he's healed . He can walk again . But he hasn't said a word about being with you . How long are you going to keep holding onto someone who won't even look back ? " The only sound in the room came from the heart monitor . Chapter 3 Blushwood Health EBC - 46 Tincture | 10 : 1 Blushwood Berry Extract | 50 ml | Lab -… Shop our versatile Tincture 08. This lab - tested , 10 : 1 Blushwood Berry extract with EBC - 46 is designed for both sublingual and topical use . Fast global shipping . bh 13.64 % ® : For Cell Support Blushwood Health Beep . Beep . Beep . After a long pause , Marissa finally spoke . " I'm working on my visa . " Jamie stared . " When it's approved … " Marissa kept her eyes on the ceiling , her voice barely a whisper . " I'm leaving . ' Just then , the door slammed open . " Leaving ? " Declan stood at the threshold , face like thunder . " Who is going to leave ? " Chapter 3 Blushwood Health EBC - 46 Tincture 10 : 1 Blushwood Berry Extract | 50 ml | Lab -… Shop our versatile Tincture 08. This lab - tested , 10 : 1 Blushwood Berry extract with EBC - 46 is designed for both sublingual and topical use . Fast global shipping . bh 13.64 % For Cell Support