Richard's POVAfter we left Patrick's house, I took Anabel home and showered her with affection and care. She needed to know she was loved and wanted, and I did my best to make her feel that way. I managed to take her worries away, at least for that night. The next morning, she was already distracted and downcast again."Pretty girl, what's wrong? Share with me what's making you feel this way." I lifted her from the chair where she was sitting next to me, placed her on my lap, and stroked her hair."Everything that happened yesterday worries me, Rick," she sighed. "They're bad people, and I'd hate myself if they hurt any of you because of me, especially you!" She touched my face gently. "And look what he did to your eye. You shouldn't have stepped in front.""And let that monster lay a hand on you, Ana? Never! I'll always step in to stop him. How dare he punch a woman, with the force of a horse's kick no less! No, no! I'll kill him before he touches you again!""Don't talk like that, y
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