He turned the knob and stepped into the room. Raya lay still on the bed in her dress. The sight broke his heart all over again.

The thought of her lying in that feeling uncomfortable made him feel uneasy. But he wouldn't want to strip her without permission.

He moved quietly toward her, keeping his feet light on the ground. His eyes were glued to the bed the entire time.

Arian knelt slowly beside the bed, placing both knees on the ground. Taking her hand in his, he pressed soft, gentle kisses on it, his gaze fixed on the emptiness behind her shut eyelids.

Arian couldn’t bear seeing Raya like...