Chapter 151

Brian was both frantic and furious as he pinned Natalle down, Ignoring her struggles. With a swift motion, he lifted the back of her shirt to Inspect her skin.

A large bruise marred her lower back, the skin swollen and hot to the touch. Brian’s fingers gently grazed the area, his concern evident despite his gruff exterior.

“When did you hurt your back?” he asked, his voice deep with concern as he stared at the injury.

Natalie recalled bumping her back a couple of days ago. It was the night Brian had left her on the couch, and she suspected she’d landed on one of Nate’s toys, hitting her spine. She bit her lip and remained silent.

“Talk to me,” Brian urged, furrowing his brow.

To Natalie, it seemed ironic that Brian, who often treated her as an outlet for his anger, was now showing concern for her well–being.

“What does it matter to you?” she asked softly, despite the pain.

At her words, an unspoken outburst seemed to catch in his throat.

would you speak to him like that?” Brian pressed, his voice low and

without thinking, but she stopped herself short, realizing that to continue might sound like

would only upset him further, and she had

Gavin?” Brian shot

had no desire to argue and waste

was unwell. Nausea and fainting could mean she was pregnant. Brian repeated this to himself over and over, trying to quell his

removed both their jackets, soiled with vomit,

weakly but ultimately surrendered to

lap and pulled out some wet wipes. His brow

of his touch made Natalie wince, and she pushed his hand away.

few seconds before Brian grabbed a bottle of water and a paper cup,

the cap, and held it to her lips.

it myself,” Natalie murmured.

he retorted,

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