Chapter 554:

The wound was serious—a large red patch covered in clusters of tiny blisters.

With all the dressing and undressing, some had burst, leaving behind a mix of fluid and blood.

Eric’s brows knit together as he reached for a disinfectant swab.

“This might sting,” he warned.

“I’m prepared.”

Linda flinched as the swab touched her skin, but Eric was quick. “Just about finished.”

He then gently applied ointment to the burn.

“We’ll check how it’s healing in the morning,” he said.

“Okay.”

aid supplies, Linda’s

you heading upstairs already? Maybe you could stay a little longer…

small nod. “Alright. What is

spoke, her voice laced with quiet frustration. “Aren’t you

That question…

away, he reached for the medical kit, closing it carefully before exhaling. “I may not know

slightly, her

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝓬𝗼𝗽𝓎

voice softened, tinged with something almost fragile. “But sometimes, the worst wounds don’t come from deliberate cruelty… They come

no

to untangle.

“Eric.”

deeper than before. “If—and I mean

are you talking about? He won’t hurt

He didn’t

asking you—what if

insistence sharpened, her eyes growing red as she pressed on. “Eric, you once promised me—you said you’d always be good to me, that you’d help

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