You Looked Down on Me Once, Now You Look Up. novel Chapter 405

Patricia quietly rolled onto her side.

Oliver moved in close, carefully lifting the edge of her pajama top. When his fingers brushed against the bandage on her back, Patricia could feel the air turn heavier, the silence pressing in on both of them.

“Take a look. It’s really not that bad,” she said softly, hoping to put him at ease.

Oliver peeled the bandage away, following her lead. The moment he saw her wound, his chest tightened. “Does it hurt?”

“I’m fine. Really, it’s nothing,” Patricia replied. No matter how much it stung, it was nothing compared to what she’d gone through during recovery. This little scratch didn’t even register.

“Don’t worry about me,” she murmured, squeezing his hand with a gentle smile. “Go take a shower, okay? I’m exhausted.”

“You get some sleep. I’ll be back after a quick shower,” Oliver said.

Patricia nodded, her eyes already drifting shut. Not wanting to disturb her, Oliver grabbed his pajamas and slipped quietly into the guest bathroom.

The bedroom door closed with a soft click. For a moment, Oliver just stood in the hallway, lost in thought.

Aiden came up the stairs, speaking quietly. “Sir, Jackson’s here.”

Cloud Peak was nearly silent at this hour. The bright overhead lights had been switched off, leaving only a few dim wall sconces to light the halls.

When Oliver went downstairs, he found Jackson standing in the living room, bundled up in a big puffer jacket. Even so, it was obvious he had shorts and a t-shirt on underneath.

“Did Patricia tell you if Theo’s staying or not?” Oliver asked.

Jackson, half-asleep and fighting to keep his eyes open, looked up at Oliver like he was hearing things.

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