Wanted by Her Lost Love

all the necessary precautions to prevent anescalation in your condition.”Ryan blanched, and she felt the blood drain fromher own face as well.“I can assure you, Doctor, Kelly won’t be doinganything but resting and eating from now on,” Ryansaid grimly.The doctor nodded approvingly and shook boththeir hands. “I’d like to see her back in a week. And ifthe swelling gets worse or she develops a severeheadache she’s to go directly to the hospital.”After the doctor left, Kelly sat on the exam table,stunned by the doctor’s pronouncement. Ryan slidhis hand over hers and squeezed.“I don’t want you to worry, Kelly.”Worry? She nearly let out a hysterical laugh. Herlife was a total and complete mess and she wasn’tsupposed to worry. She was ready to run screamingfrom the building.“Come on,” he said quietly. “Let’s go.”She let him lead her out of the doctor’s office andto the car without protest. This couldn’t be happeningto her. She sat mutely in the car as they drove away,refusing to even look at Ryan. She had no job, and