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

a spot on my lower back,

“You know I hurt myself there, and still,

Kevin returned with the

watched

can apply it

took the cream, lifted the hem of my shirt, and gently

attentive. Before, even if I were

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

he became even more cooperative, especially at meal times when he Insisted on being fed, claiming his hand hurt

need a shower,” he said,

a shower was understandable for someone as

unconscious for two

said your

I remembered the doctor’s advice and shook my head.

worst injuries, and there

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