Chapter 144 But He Left Anyway

The drug needed time to work its way out of her system.

Serena fell into a deep sleep soon after.

The hospital was quiet. The smell of disinfectant hung in the air. Around ten at night, her phone rang.

She jolted awake and reached for it, but Declan grabbed her phone first.

"She's asleep," he said flatly before hanging up.

Serena's eyes were still hazy with sleep. "Give me my phone," she demanded.