Chapter 37 Please Don't Leave Me

Tears welled up in his eyes as he hugged her tightly, providing the comfort and reassurance she needed
As she clung to him, she softly pleaded, "Don't leave me, Vikram. Take me with you; I am dying," her words laced with vulnerability as she remained in a state of unconsciousness.
Perplexed and concerned, Vikram held her tighter, gently patting her hair. He couldn't fathom why she was expressing such fears, questioning internally, "Why is she mentioning my name? Why does she harbor doubts that I might leave her? What has happened to you, Maithri?"