She tried to speak, but her throat was too dry for words.

Andrew got up and poured her a glass of warm water, putting a straw in it and holding it near her face. "Drink slowly. You have some cracked ribs that need time to heal."

He was impressed she'd managed to endure the pain since the accident.

Caroline sipped through the straw to wet her throat, avoiding his eyes. "I'm sorry..."

Andrew placed the glass back on the nightstand and pulled his chair closer, sitting ...