Chapter 264

had to admit that Bryant’s words had a way of weaving magic, a sweetness that made me momentarily wish I could forget everything that had happened between us. But some wounds were too deep to heal, leaving a acer unmoved.

Like when he didn’t come home all night, I never doubted him. I understood he was busy with work for the Ferguson Group. But after everything that had happened, trust didn’t come ensy anymore. Love couldn’t be unconditional or without hesitation. There were always reservations, defensiveness, doubts, and uneasiness.

Even if things seemed to mend, this pattem, if left unchecked, would lead to a breaking point. So, perhaps it was better to cut our

losses.

“Bryant, let’s not do this. Let’s think this through,” I pleaded.

“I know you don’t believe me, but I’ll prove it,” he said with a conviction almost like a vow.

I looked away, handing him another document to change the subject. “Here, take a look at this. I go get a nurse to check your temperature.”

“Kevin,” he called out firmly. “Get me some Amica cream.”

Kevin hurried off.

bandages changed? And Amica? That’s

touch a spot on my lower back, pressing

“You know I hurt myself there, and

returned

it, but Bryant watched me closely.

“I can

my shirt, and gently nubbed it on the bruise. “You’re

if I were all in cuts and bruises,

bitter memories tangled together. I suppressed my emotions, a habit formed over three years, “Tve been managing on my own all

his heartfelt words, he became even more cooperative, especially at meal times when he Insisted on being fed, claiming his hand hurt too much. But it was at night that he

he said, looking straight

a shower was understandable for someone as

being unconscious for

doctor said your wounds can’t get

doctor’s advice

the worst injuries, and

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