Chapter 43

We all went into a routine. Aunt Agnes and I will look after Sophie and Bella during the night while Collette and mom take the day shift. Although I barely leave the hospital, I only go home to shower, change, and back to the hospital.

It's been a week since the accident, but Bella still didn't wake up. Sophie is getting better now. Her bruises are gone, and the bandages are gone. She is a little weak and moody, but we tried to entertain her a little longer to keep her mind off her mother.

I am yet to talk to my little girl. I have to tell her that I am her real dad, but I am scared. I don't know if she will accept me or be angry at me for not being there for them for the past six years. My parents and Aunt Agnes has been urging me to confess to my daughter.

Today, She will be able to walk around the hospital, and the first thing she asks is if she can go and see her mom. I dreaded to let her see her mom, but maybe, if Bella hears her voice, she will wake up.

She is very excited and asks me to hurry up.

I put her in a wheelchair since the ICU is a bit far. I don't want to strain her. She has just recovered and is still a bit weak.

I asked Bella's doctor to allow us to her room for a few minutes. They said she could be transferred to a room but still will be monitored until she wakes up. The police doubled their guards outside Bella's and Sophie's room.

I am excited and scared at the same time for Sophie to see her mother. I want Bella to hear Sophie's voice to give her the courage to wake up. I know she will be relieved to know our little girl is okay.

When we entered the ICU, I can see that most bandages are gone, and her bruises are fading. I lifted Sophie in my arms and placed her beside her mother's bed. Sophie touched her mother's face and laid her head in her mother's chest.

I bit my lip to stop the tears from falling. She missed her mother so much, and I do too. I want to see her smile and hear her voice.

" Mommy, wake up. I want to go home now. Stop sleeping and wake up." She whispered to her mother, and I rubbed her small head.

" Bella, wake up, love. Sophie is here, baby, and we want you back." I kissed her forehead and cheek. I know she can hear us. There are tears on the corners of her eyes.

" Baby, I miss you so much. Please stop pretending to sleep and wake up already. I want us both to tell Sophie the truth. I can't do this without you, babe." I told her, squeezing her hand.

" Mommy, please wake up. Daddy is always crying because you keep on sleeping. Nana, too is very sad. let's go home, mommy." Sophie touched her face, trying to wake her up.

" Doctor Jones, I'm sorry, but time's up. We will be preparing her to be transferred to a private room. You can stay with her there for as long as you want." The nurse interrupted us with an apologetic smile. I nodded at her and asked Sophie to say bye to her mom.

" Sweetheart, say bye to mommy for now. We will go to her room once she's transferred, okay?" I told her, she clung to her mother's chest for so long it broke my heart.

" Mommy, we will see you again. We will wait for you to wake up. I will sleep beside you in your room and daddy too." She whispered to her and turned to me to be lifted off the bed. I kissed my daughter's head and placed her back in her wheelchair.

" See you later, baby. I love you." I kissed her forehead again, then left the room. When we arrived at Sophie's room, Aunt Agnes, Collette, and my parents are there with Detective Drew.

" Liam, Detective Drew has some news for us." My dad told me. I placed Sophie back to her bed and sat there beside her.

" What is it, detective? Have you found the bastard who cut the brakes of Bella's car?" I asked him, gritting my teeth. I wanted so bad to find whoever did this and beat him to a pulp.

" We checked the woman name Taylor, but she's off the hook. She has a solid alibi from the moment the stalking started. She was in Paris for a modeling gig, and we checked the airlines and hotel that she checked in, and it matches." He told me, and I nodded but not so convinced yet.

" We have in custody a CCTV footage of the person seen near her car, Doctor Jones, and possibly the suspect. The said guy was brought to the headquarters for questioning. He is junky and accepts odd jobs to get money." He informed us, but that is not what I want to hear. I want to know who asked this guy to do it. The real culprit is still out there and might be planning something else to harm my family.

" Please make it quick, detective. Find this guy as soon as possible! Every moment he's at large, my family will always be in danger. I want them to pay for what they did to my girlfriend and my daughter!" I shouted out of frustration. My mom came to my side and patted my shoulder to calm me down.

" We are doing everything we could, Doctor Jones. In the meantime, we will double our security and make sure not to leave Miss Montreal or your daughter alone in the room." Detective Drew advised. My dad showed him to the door and thanked him. I ruffled my hair and sighed in dismay.

" Liam, honey, calm down. The police are doing their job. We will soon find out who did this to Bella and Sophie. You have to be strong, son, for Bella, for Sophie." Aunt Agnes said and held my hand tight.

" Bella is going to be transferred to a room today. I will stay with her. Please watch over Sophie and never let anyone come in. Right now, we don't know who to trust. In a few days, Sophie will be released from here. Please don't let her out of your sight." I told my family and Aunt Agnes, who all nodded their head grimly.

As of this moment, everyone is a suspect. I am not taking any chances. I will protect Bella and Sophie with my life. I have been a fool before for letting her slip in my hand. I will not make the same mistake again. My only hope is she wakes up soon to start our lives together with our little girl.