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.

have your bandages changed? And Amica? That’s for bruises, not for what you

reached to touch a spot on my

know I hurt myself there,

returned with the

Bryant watched me closely. “Give

can apply

gently nubbed it on

Before, even if I were all in

memories tangled together. I suppressed my emotions, a habit formed over three

Insisted on being

need a shower,” he said, looking

shower was understandable for someone

being unconscious for two

said your wounds can’t

advice and shook my head.

the worst injuries, and there were also some

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