章節 16: Lost Memories

A familiar rub woke Alexa up that day. When her eyes opened, Dominic's handsome face greeted her with a smile. Alexa tried to sit up, but her body seemed so weak that it was difficult even to move.

"Don't force yourself. Get more sleep. Your face doesn't look good today," Dominic informed her. The man helped Alexa lift the blanket before gently stroking Alexa's hair.

"I will accompany you to sleep today," he said softly. Alexa was silent before trying to remember how she got into this condition.

"Ah."

Alexa subconsciously winced as her head started to throb as she tried to remember something. The last thing she remembered was when she asked Dominic to have lunch with her. Dominic is her husband and...

Damn, her memory is so messed up right now.

"Hey... Baby, don't force yourself to remember, okay? It's okay. Take a deep breath and calm yourself first."

Seeing Alexa curled up in pain in front of him, Dominic took the initiative to hug Alexa carefully. Gently, he rubbed Alexa's trembling back. Rika had told him long before this. This kind of thing might happen if Alexa insists on remembering something she has forgotten.

It must hurt, Dominic thought to himself. But when he remembered that only by this way Alexa would trust him again, Dominic threw away his guilt. Dominic just hugged Alexa carefully, hoping his way would make Alexa feel a little better.

When Alexa could no longer stand the feeling of pain throbbing in her head, she decided to no longer try to organize her messy memories. The woman took a deep breath. She could feel cold sweat forming on her forehead, which was now slightly wet.

"Are you feeling better?" Dominic asked gently. Alexa nodded. Slowly, she tried to let go of Dominic's embrace.

"What happened? Why does my head feel so confused?" Alexa asked while feeling confused. Dominic stroked Alexa's hair gently before exhaling heavily.

"You fainted yesterday, Baby. The impact on your head seems to have long-term bad effects. The doctor examined you earlier, and he prescribed some medicine for you," Dominic explained. Alexa rubbed her head before deciding not to recall something that would only make her head split in two.

"How long was I unconscious, Dom?" Alexa asked curiously. Dominic stared at Alexa for a long time before answering in a careful tone.

"Three days. You received IV fluids for those three days," Dominic answered slowly. Alexa exhaled heavily. When Alexa turned her head, she realized that the IV needle was still stuck in the back of her hand.

"Okay. I'm that weak now," commented Alexa suddenly. Dominic shook his head before cupping Alexa's hand with his own.

"It's all my fault. I couldn't look after you well, Baby," regretted Dominic. Seeing her husband like this, Alexa felt guilty. The woman took a deep breath. She should at least be able to avoid demeaning herself in front of Dominic from now on.

"It's not your fault. Sorry, I'm not grateful for my current situation," regretted Alexa. Her lips were slightly forward as she was gloomy. For someone who previously always had a straight face, Alexa's cute sight was something new for Dominic. The man tried to carve a portrait of a gloomy Alexa on his head before stroking Alexa's hair again with a smile.

"Baby, do you want to go on vacation with me?" Dominic asked suddenly. Alexa raised her eyebrows. "Is that okay?" she asked in surprise. Alexa thought she was a sick patient who could faint whenever her brain thinks too much, right?

"Of course you can. I just need to make sure you're not too tired and don't think too much. I think you also need a new atmosphere. This place might be too suffocating for you now, right?"

While chuckling, Dominic answered Alexa's question. Alexa responded with a small nod while also being a little touched by Dominic's words. Even when the man was busy every day, he never once missed out on granting her what she wanted. Either what she said or what she just kept to herself.

"So, you want to?" Dominic repeated convincingly. Alexa nodded. The woman then leaned forward to hug Dominic gently.

"Sure. Thank you for making time for me, Dom," Alexa whispered sincerely. Dominic smiled happily and hugged Alexa back just as tightly.

"Anything for you, Baby," replied Dominic.