Ashleigh smiled, running her fingers through his soft hair as he took small breaths in his sleep.
Moments after confirming that she was all right, Caleb passed out. Ashleigh could barely hold him up as two nurses came running in and moved him onto the couch to rest.
That had been several hours ago. Now, Ashleigh was teasing Caleb’s hair as he attempted to catch up on his lost sleep.
She had been cleared to leave the hospital an hour ago, but she couldn’t bear to wake him. So instead, she sat down on the couch and moved his head onto her lap, where she proceeded to pet him softly as he slept.
She felt his breaths change.
“Ashleigh?” he called softly.
“I’m still here,” she whispered, leaning down to kiss his head.
He sat up and looked at her. A look of happiness and relief fell over him, and he pulled her tightly into his warm embrace.
