There had been an indescribable uncomfortableness between them since she woke up and was feeling back to normal. As he confessed that she couldn't understand how guilty he felt, many missing pieces were put in place.
While initially, Sophia froze in shock at his admittance, she quickly forgot about the items bought for her and she placed herself in Luca's lap. She was happier now that she wasn't connected to monitors or IVs she could move more easily and hug Luca as she pleased.
Her arms went around his neck and he rested his chin on her shoulder. To her surprise, she could feel his heartbeat as their chests touched. He was stressed out but had only just shown her the extent of his worries.
She didn't know what to say, but it seemed that Luca wasn't finished.
"Enough about owing me anything, please," he requested. "They almost took you from me and you're more valuable than my entire fortune. I mean it."
