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“It appears that you’ve lost the last ten years,” he said.
“You’re going to be thirty-four, Charlotte,” Conner said.
“No.” I shook my head as the tears streamed down my face. “I want you both to leave.”
“Charlotte—” Connor started to speak.
“I said get out!”
“Conner, come on. Let’s give her some time,” Jackson said to him.
* * *
Conner
Jackson and I left the room. I leaned up against the hallway wall and lowered my head as I rubbed the back of my neck.
“What the fuck are we going to do?” I asked my brother.
“We’ll give her time to process what we just told her. She’ll have more questions and need you to answer them when she’s ready.”
“How permanent is this? Will she ever get the last ten years of memories back?”
“I don’t know, Conner.” He shook his head. “Every person with retrograde amnesia is different. I’ll go put in the order for another CT scan. Give her some space. Don’t offer too much information unless she asks. The worst thing you can do is overload her right now.”
“She’s the love of my life, and she’s hurting,” I spoke through gritted teeth. “How the hell do I not tell her about us and our life together? Fuck, we’re supposed to be getting married in less than three months, Jackson!”
“I’m warning you right now.” He pointed his finger at me. “If you don’t, you will push her further and further away. She needs time. She’s terrified and just woke up to find out she’s ten years older.”
* * *
Charlotte
I leaned over the side of the bed, pulled a tissue from the box, blew my nose, and flinched when I felt the pain in my abdomen. I was so thirsty, and my throat was killing me. I pushed the button for the nurse.
“Hi, sweetie.” The nurse walked in with a smile.
“My throat hurts really bad, and I’m thirsty.”
“I’ll go get you some ice water. I’m really happy you’re back with us.” Her lips gave way to a sympathetic smile.
Conner stood in the doorway, and our eyes locked on each other.
“Is it okay if I come in?” he asked.
“Sure.” I picked up the white deer and stared at it as he sat down in the chair. “I don’t remember this. Did you give this to me?” I looked at him.
“No. That’s Ella’s deer. She brought it when you were transferred out of the ICU. She said Darla will keep you safe.”
“Who’s Ella?”
“She’s my seven-year-old niece. She’s Nathan’s daughter, and she loves you very much. She’s been really worried.”
“Nathan? I thought Dr. Jackson was your brother.”
“Nathan is my brother too, and so is Christian. Christian was the one who was in here earlier. He’s my twin.”
“Did I cause the accident?” I asked with worry.
