Badass in Disguise (Shadow) novel Chapter 370

Badass in Disguise

Chapter 370

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His eyes reddened as he fought to contain the flood of emotions threatening to overwhelm him. When he spoke again, his voice was barely audible, filled with helpless fear:

“I’ll wait for you to wake up, no matter how long it takes. Even if it takes a lifetime.” He swallowed hard. ‘I know this is uncomfortable for you, but please, for my sake–for everyone who cares about you–hang on.”

Two months after the incident, the weather gradually warmed, and clothing became lighter. Jade had been lying in her bed for all this time, and though Ethan still searched the world for doctors, receiving the same discouraging answers, his emotions had stabilized.

Besides the daily treatments and personally caring for her, Ethan had begun handling urgent company matters again. He even helped with her schoolwork, bringing laptops and textbooks to read the course material to her, though he knew it would be far too simple for her.

The early morning sunlight filtered through the curtains. Ethan pulled back the covers and carefully lifted Jade into his arms. He sat on the edge of the bed, bringing her onto his lap. One arm went under her arms to support her body, cradling her against him. The movements were practiced, fluid with familiarity.

He swept her hair forward from her back, then began massaging her neck, shoulders, back, and waist. She had been lying in the same position for so long; it wasn’t good for her body. Following Dr. Walter Morrison’s instructions, Ethan had learned massage techniques to help relieve soreness, loosen her joints, and prevent muscle atrophy. The benefits for recovery were minimal, but he performed this ritual faithfully.

“The weather’s nice today,” Ethan said as he worked on her shoulders. “I’ll take you outside later to get some sun.”

“Captain got sick,” he continued. “Your immune system is weak, so I had him moved upstairs while he recovers. I’ll bring him back down when he’s better.”

Ethan sighed softly. “It’s been almost a week, and he’s not improving.”

“He got sick because of your condition. Keeping him separated from you isn’t helping–he misses you.” Ethan pressed his face against the top of her head. “Will you be angry with me if I haven’t taken good care of him when you wake up?”

“I don’t even like dogs, especially since he’s Lawrence’s dog. But you like him.” He continued massaging, his fingers working gently along her spine.

“What if I went upstairs and beat Lawrence up? Would that wake you up in anger?” Ethan’s voice held a hint of desperation. “Can you hear me talking to you?”

“The doctors say I should talk to you often, that stimulation might help wake you up, though the chances are slim.” His voice softened. “Even without their advice, I can’t help talking to you all the time. I’m not usually talkative, you know–only with you. Good thing you don’t mind.” His lips curved in a sad smile. “Not that you have a choice.”

The smile faded, his eyes growing troubled again.

He feared that if she could hear but couldn’t wake, it would be torture for her. That’s why he hadn’t let Max or Chase visit yet–he couldn’t bear the thought of her hearing their voices and being unable to respond.

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After an hour of massage, Ethan carried her from the room and took the elevator downstairs. He gently placed her in a wheelchair and

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pushed her toward the garden in the back of the mansion.

The temperature and sunlight were perfect at this time of day. Ethan had made a habit of bringing her outside to enjoy the sun during these months.

The garden was beautifully designed, though Jade couldn’t see it. Ethan crouched in front of her wheelchair, holding one of her small hands in his.

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