Chapter 54: Do I really...like him?
Elijah’s pov ;
I observed Ash in his slumber, his features still marked by the aftermath of his recent breakdown. His eyes were bloodshot and puffy from tears, and faint trails of water glistened on his rosy cheeks. Though his hiccups had ceased, a deep furrow remained etched between his brows. My gaze drifted to our entwined hands which he was holding tightly even in his unconscious state.
Seeing him like this, so fragile and broken subconsciously ignites a fierce emotion inside me. It felt so overwhelming and alongside it, I felt a heavy sense of guilt and a bitter truth that I was unable to find him soon. Again.
I broke the promise I made myself when I rescued him from that motel.
"Elijah, the doctor is here."
As the worn door creaked open, the doctor entered with Noah and my heart fluttered with trepidation. The doctor gave me a nod of acknowledgment before addressing me. "I need to check on Ash. Please step aside."
My anxiety flared in my chest at the thought of leaving Ash’s side, even for a small moment. "Can you please check him while I’m here? I don’t want to be away from him, not even for a second."
The doctor paused, studying my expression before agreeing. "Very well, I’ll examine him here."
I watched intently as the doctor checked him. After a few moments, he looked up at me with a serious expression. The doctors had already examined Ash and the final report is all left now.
"It seems that Ash was triggered by the news of your accident. Triggers like this can cause intense reactions, especially if there is a history of trauma. It could be something from his past or childhood that resurfaced with the news. His current state suggests a severe emotional response, possibly linked to a significant event in his past."
I listened carefully, trying to process the information. "So what exactly happens when these triggers occur?"