Chapter 98: Meet again
It was a sunny afternoon, and the hospital gardens were bustling with activity. Patients in wheelchairs and on crutches, accompanied by their loved ones, were taking in the fresh air and the sights and sounds of the garden.
Ava had suggested that they take a walk in the gardens. With four bodyguards trailing behind them. Two from Rhys and two were Ava’s.
She realized over the past weeks of Ava accompanying her that her boyfriend was very protective, possessive and controlling.
He rarely talked let alone acknowledged Beatrix anytime he came to pick Ava up from the hospital.
But Ava was in love with him and seemed happy that’s all that mattered. She was not the one in the relationship to make assumptions.
As they walked, Ava chatted and laughed with Beatrix , trying to take her mind off of her troubles. She told funny stories and shared bits of gossip, anything to bring a smile to her friend’s face.
Despite her best efforts, Ava could see that she was still struggling. She wrapped her arm around Beatrix and gave her a comforting hug,
"It’s okay, Beatrix, " Ava said soothingly. "We’re going to get through this together."
Beatrix sighed and looked up at her friend. "I know you’re trying to help, but it’s just so hard," she said, her eyes welling up with tears.
"I don’t know how much longer I can keep going like this. I miss him."
"Don’t worry Beatrix. I’m sure he will wake up soon"