Chapter 16 Wendy arrived at the Pittsburgh Medical Center , her heart racing . According to Mr. Grey , Luca had regained consciousness . The closer she came , the faster her pulse . She knockord softly on the door . " Come in , " a cool voice answered . Her throat tightened . It was his voice , undoubtedly . Even before laying eyes on him , the sound of his voice was enough to make her eyes well up with tears . She stepped inside . Sunlight streamed across the bed where Luca sat , a newspaper in hand . He looked up at her , his eyes calm . " Can I help you ? " His cool , detached voice sounded just like it used to Wendy paused , caught off guard for a moment . " Luca don't you know me ? I'm Wendy . " Her voice trembled . He shook his head , offering an apologetic smile . " I'm sorry . The doctors say I suffered head trauma . The blood clot left me with temporary amnesia . I don't remember the past . But they told me someone important would come see me . Is that you ? " Luca smiled at her . It felt so familiar , yet Wendy could hardly believe it . She had waited for him all this time , found someone who looked exactly like him to cling to for hope , and finally , upon hearing he was still alive , rushed desperately to his side , only to find that he had lost his memory , forever erasing their past together . Her tears startled him . He reached out , gently brushing them away . ** So it's v ' s you . I'm sorry . The doctors say it might be temporary . Will you wait for me ? I'll remember : Wendy forced a smile through her tears . " I will . After all , I've waited this long . Knowing you're alive is enough . " For some reason , many people had come to see him before , yet Luca had felt nothing toward any of them . But Wendy's tears burned him with an ache he couldn't explain , as though something deep inside was screaming at him not to let her cry . Yet whenever he tried to remember more , a headache would take hold , and everything slipped away He could only comfort her , telling her softly that he would get better soon She asked the doctor privately Afterward , Wendy returned with Luca to his base . He had been involved in a highly dangerous mission and had since been promoted , though he remembered none of it . Now , he was placed on ah extended leave to recover . before departure The truth was uncertain : his amnesia could last weeks , months , or forever . Sometimes reliving the past could trigger recovery . So Wendy tried . She told him stories of their youth . Each memory made her smile , her eyes alight with the joy of what they once had . The time she spent with Luca was the happiest period of her life . Now , even though he had lost his memories , just knowing he was still alive , and there was still a chance he might remember , was enough , which made her feel worth it . And even if he never truly recalled the past , she would still stay by his side and build a new life with him , all over again . But peace never lasted , an unexpected guest already came here One evening , the medical center called in a p panic . " Miss Tyler , there's a man here insisting on meeting you . He says he's a colonel . We think it may be urgent . " Colonel . Her heart sank . There was only one man It could be . " I'll come , " she said softly , pulling on her coat . " Wendy ? " Luca's hand caught hers . His face , so like Robert's and yet gentler , was etched with concern " Where are you going ? " Chapter 16 W WebNovel 66.67 % These past days , he had leaned on her completely . He was nothing like Robert except appearance - never forceful , never dismissive . He worried when she tired herself cooking , and would only ask her to rest . She smiled faintly , smoothing his hand . " Just to handle something at the hospital . I'll be back soon . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!