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Chapter 211

Chapter 211

His apology meant nothing.

One word-one "sorry"-was supposed to make up for nearly losing my life?

For nearly losing our child? For all the pain and fear I had endured alone? I shook my head, a miserable smile tugging at my lips. Overnight, my world had shattered.

I had bled, I had screamed, I had fought with every ounce of strength I had left, and now... now he thought he could fix it with a simple apology? didn't say anything more.

He moved closer, scooping me up from the hospital bed.

His strong arms wrapped around my fragile body, cradling me against his chest.

His face was buried in the crook of my neck, and I felt the warmth of his breath against my skin as he whispered, "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."

I lay limp in his arms, my body too weak to resist.

"Put me down," I rasped, but he didn't listen. He held me tighter, his voice low and desperate.

"Elizabeth, please. Let me make it up

you. Let me take you home. We can start again. I'll never hurt you again, I swear."

of apologies and pleas, but each one only fueled my

with bitterness. I couldn't take it

think sorry is enough?" I hissed, my voice shaking

I'll just forget everything? That I'll go back to

bit down on his shoulder, hard, sinking my teeth

filled my mouth, the metallic tang mixing with my

didn't flinch. He didn't

me, his heart breaking with every word I

again, "I'm sorry, Elizabeth. I'm so,

pressure of my

was the point of this late, useless remorse? What was the point of his

shirt with deep crimson, but Leo didn't care. He continued to cradle me, whispering

could feel the weight of my

the same woman who

had

weight, my bones nearly visible under

look like a woman who had just

take care of

words fell

blankly ahead, the anger that had fueled me moments

didn't care anymore. I couldn't bring

it's your life, or

He pulled back slightly, his eyes

looked like I had just ripped his heart from his

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