Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 854: Chapter 854: When I Wake, I Am Still Here

Upon hearing this, Felicity Dalton felt a bit worried.

"Sis, have you regained your strength yet?"

Listening to Felicity’s words, Selena Kensington paused slightly.

Indeed, she had forgotten to consider if she had regained her strength.

Although she’d had a nap and felt much more refreshed.

But because she’d expended so much energy and hadn’t eaten anything, Selena’s stomach was empty now.

Even lifting her hand was somewhat strenuous.

Sterling Norwood noticed this and gently reassured her, "People from the main house will arrive soon. Eat something first to regain your strength."

Old Mr. Norwood also chimed in, "Yes, you need strength to hold the babies. I’ve had two cribs placed next to your bed so you can watch over them at any time."

Hearing Sterling and Old Mr. Norwood’s words, Selena nodded, "Okay!"

With help from Sterling, Selena finished all the food sent by the main house.

Perhaps due to the energy she’d expended, Selena became particularly fond of the food.

As she ate, she felt a vague sense of unease.

After finishing, she worriedly said to Sterling, "I’m eating so much suddenly, is it possible I’ll become out of shape now that I’ve had the babies...?"

"..."

Sterling glanced at the now-empty food box and reassured Selena with practiced ease, "No, you’re just replenishing the energy you lost last night, you won’t get fat."

After hearing Sterling’s reassuring words, Selena’s worries disappeared completely.

Right.

She had used so much energy yesterday, she needed replenishing.

Two baby cribs were quickly placed beside Selena’s bedside.

The siblings each had one, laying by their mother’s side.

Having eaten her fill, Selena finally regained her strength.

So now she lay by the bedside watching the two little ones.

At this point, the siblings had already fallen asleep.

The sight of them sleeping made Selena’s eyes crease with a smile.

After watching for a while, she turned to Old Mr. Norwood, somewhat concerned, "Grandpa, you’ve been here a long time, why don’t you go rest for a bit? There’s also Hugh and Quinn."

The group exchanged glances and nodded.

Old Mr. Norwood said, "Alright then, rest well, I’ll go take a break and come back later."

Selena nodded quickly, "Okay!"

After Old Mr. Norwood left, Hugh Kensington and Felicity Dalton came over.

"So sis, you rest for a bit. And you brother-in-law, take a break too, we’ll head out now."

After Hugh and Felicity left, Selena noticed the slight remnants of bloodshot in Sterling’s eyes.

She suddenly remembered waking up to find Sterling by her side, seemingly having watched over her all night.

And after she awoke, he kept attending to her.

Though Sterling had always had a great constitution, he could still maintain his endurance in such situations; but Selena felt bad.

She tugged Sterling’s sleeve and patted the spot beside her hospital bed, "Why don’t you lie down here for a bit?"

This hospital room was highly equipped, if not for being in a hospital, its setup could almost be considered a small apartment.

All basic facilities were pretty much complete.

And the bed was very soft and spacious.

Sterling did not refuse.

He lay down beside Selena.

After watching the children for a bit, Selena nestled comfortably into his embrace.

Sterling silently pulled her into his arms.

Selena gave a slight yawn, and then lazily spoke, "What would you do if I didn’t come back?"

Sterling’s grip around Selena’s shoulder tightened.

His voice was somewhat hoarse, "There’s no such possibility."

He wouldn’t let such a thing happen.

Selena chuckled softly, seemingly oblivious to the fleeting ferocity that had surfaced in Sterling.

She continued, "I was pulled into a scene from the past by a voice. It asked, if everything I have now is just a figment of my imagination, what should I do?"

"Later, I saw my past again, like an observer, calmly watching things happen in my past, and even felt that I was so foolish at the time."

"Afterwards... I realized that, for me now, my past feels more like a dream. A dream of emptiness."

"The current me is the real one. You are real too."

In this world, she need not be anxious about the past.

Because now, she has the strongest armor.

After speaking, Selena tilted her head up and gently kissed Sterling’s chin.

Sterling’s arms tightened abruptly, pulling Selena into his arms completely, and he lowered his head to kiss her lips.

Selena tilted her head, cooperating with his actions.

After the tender, lingering kiss ended, Sterling gently wiped the moisture from her lips, softly saying, "Get some sleep."

"When you wake, I’m still here."

"Mm."

Listening to Sterling’s words filled Selena with a slight, tingling warmth inside.

She nestled into Sterling’s embrace, fully content, and drifted off to sleep.

*

When Selena woke up, Sterling had already awakened.

He honored his promise ensuring that she saw him first thing when she opened her eyes.

"Still sleep?"

Sterling lowered his gaze and asked.

Selena shook her head slightly, then seemed to hear some noise outside, so she looked toward the door.

The hospital room door had a small window.

Through the small window, Selena vaguely saw people standing outside.

Vivian Sutton and Clement Luther.

"Vivian and Clemmy are here?"

Seeing the two of them, Selena gave Sterling a gentle push.

Sterling simply nodded, then got up from the bed first.

After Sterling took Selena to freshen up, he went to open the door.

Selena lay back down on the bed.

As soon as Vivian and Clement heard Selena was awake, they hurriedly rushed inside.

"Selie! You really worried me!"

Vivian spoke up as soon as she entered, but she was mindful of the children, so kept her voice suppressed.

Because the signs of Selena’s premature delivery appeared at night, and even the birthing itself happened at night.

So it was already noon before Vivian received the news.

Selena smiled at her, "See, I’m perfectly fine now, right?"

After speaking, she glanced at the slumbering siblings beside her.

"Look, there’s your godson and goddaughter."

Upon hearing Selena’s words, Vivian excitedly looked over at the baby cribs next to Selena.

But when she saw the two little ones lying there, her expression matched the exact surprise Selena had when she first saw the siblings.

She couldn’t quite contain her voice.

Vivian pointed at the siblings, looked incredulously at Selena, "Did... did they come out crooked!?"