Chapter 15

Wesley opened the door. "Why don't you come in and catch some rest?" Donovan, Kenny, and Rylan were all visibly relieved and quickly helped Meredith into the house. After a few sips of water, Meredith slowly came to. She looked around, then immediately grabbed Gigi's hand. "You finally let us in, Gigi. Does this mean you have forgiven us?" Gigi jerked her hand back. "No. I don't forgive you. I only let you in so you wouldn't drop dead outside my house." Meredith's eyes dimmed in an instant. Donovan and Kenny lowered their heads in silence. Rylan looked up, his eyes bloodshot. "I know I hurt you deeply, Gigi. You have every right not to forgive me, but I won't give up. I'll wait here on this island as long as it takes—until the day you forgive me." Gigi locked eyes with Rylan. "Do you hear how crazy you sound, Rylan? You're the heir to the Bowen family. Are you ready to give all that up to stay on this island with me?" She figured that would scare him off, but he didn't even blin