Garrett's POV

I had almost given up on this ball, and Cooper hadn't attended either. He remained by Liz's side, unwilling to go anywhere else.

"You should have a rest and I’ll be there for Liz," I said to Cooper. Without taking a sip of water or a bite to eat, he just stayed there watching Liz silently by the bedside. He slowly lifted his head to look at me, fatigue evident in his expression.

"Garrett, Anila refused to dance with me, and it feels like a weight has been lifted off my chest." Cooper shifted his gaze back toward Liz. "I understand what happened then, and I don't blame...