~{ARLEEN'S POV}~
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I watched him with great burden in my chest as he walked away from me.
It was difficult to let him go but I had to so I could get my life together.
Looking down at the bouquet of flowers in my hands, I smiled sadly as tears filled my eyes.
Was I making the right decision by taking a break from him and everything?
Was I being unfair?
Lifting my gaze up, he was gone…
The longer I stood there, the more my heart ached for him.
"Oh God," I sighed in regret.
With a heavy heart, I dragged my feet back to Clifford's ward.
Once I got in, I found him already seated on his bed and all alone.
He faced me on hearing the door opening and frowned slightly.
"Are you alright?" he inquired.
I remained standing at the door side as I watched him. They had removed the bandages from his head and arms but some remained at his ribs, abdomen and legs.
