Andrew cleared his throat, feeling super awkward and not knowing what to say.

"Ms. Graham, Mr. Clemens hasn't woken up yet. Why don't you grab some breakfast?" Dahlia suggested gently.

"I'm not hungry," Olivia replied, her eyes full of affection for Micah. "I want to stay here with him. Don't worry, I won't disturb him." Dahlia exchanged a helpless look with Andrew.

Andrew, just as lost, knew they couldn't just kick her out. Since she brought the doctor, they had to let her stay. "Alright then," he finally said. Dahlia moved a chair to the bedside. "Ms. Graham, please sit."

Olivia sat by the bed, quietly watching Micah, her eyes filled with pain.

Dahlia poured her a glass of water and continued to wipe Micah's body with a warm towel.

"Let me do it," Olivia offered. She took the warm towel from Dahlia and gently wiped Micah, from his cheeks to his neck and then to his arms, her movements as gentle as a breeze. Dahlia and Andrew watched from the side, feeling a bit awkward.

Just then, an attendant came to report something to Andrew, so he had to leave.

Olivia handed the towel back to Dahlia. "Could you please get a fresh towel? This one has cooled down."

"Okay," Dahlia nodded and took the towel to the bathroom.

Now it was just Olivia and Micah in the room. She gently stroked his slightly furrowed brow, as if trying to smooth out his worries.

Micah seemed to sense something; his brow moved slightly, and his hand twitched.

"Mr. Clemens," Olivia called softly, overjoyed as she held his hand. "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Micah appeared to be having a nightmare, gripping Olivia's hand tightly. He woke up, his body trembling, sweat pouring down his forehead. Olivia's heart broke seeing him like this.

She held his hand tighter, cupping his face with her other hand, anxiously whispering, "It's okay, it's okay, I'm here."

Her soothing voice seemed to work. Micah gradually calmed down and slowly opened his eyes, his vision blurry. His lips moved slightly, as if trying to say something.

"What did you say?" Olivia leaned in closer to hear.

"Sadie... Sadie," Micah murmured in a low, hoarse whisper.

Olivia was stunned. Her enthusiasm was instantly doused, leaving her cold from head to toe. She looked at Micah with sadness, feeling deeply hurt. No matter what she did, it seemed like Sadie was always on his mind. "Mr. Clemens is awake," Dahlia announced as she came out of the bathroom, hurrying over to check on him. Olivia reluctantly stepped aside and watched silently.

"I'll get the medical kit," Dahlia said, going to retrieve it to measure Micah's blood pressure and temperature. Olivia took the warm towel and continued to wipe Micah's body.

As his vision cleared, Micah realized the person beside him wasn't Sadie but Olivia. He instinctively withdrew his hand. Olivia's heart sank, but she masked her disappointment. "I just want to take care of you, nothing else," she said softly. "Thank you..." Micah replied weakly.

Andrew, who had heard that Micah was awake, rushed back into the room. Micah weakly raised his hand, making a gesture toward Andrew.

Andrew understood immediately. "Ms. Graham, I need to change Mr. Clemens' clothes. Perhaps you could..."

"I understand." Olivia forced a smile. She knew Micah wanted her to leave. Whether it was to avoid showing vulnerability or to maintain his distance, it was clear she was still an outsider in his world.

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