Infuriated, James charged forward, kicking the homeless men aside in one move.“Get out!”His eyes burned as he looked at the woman in front of him, disheveled and beaten. The pain and regret weighed heavily on him. Had he been a little later, the consequences would have been unimaginable.Carefully, he slipped off his coat and draped it over her exposed body, trembling as he lifted her into his arms.“Remi…” His voice shook, cracking slightly.Remi forced her eyes open and said with resentment, “James, isn’t this what you wanted? Are you happy now?”His body stiffened, pain etching every line of his face. “No, all I wanted was to keep you calm. I had no idea this would happen…”“You didn’t know, but you didn’t protect me either! If you hadn’t let Sydney go unchecked, how could she have the nerve to do this to me?”Her weak hands pushed at his chest, trying to break free.James held on tight, his voice hoarse but gentle as he coaxed her, “Remi, shh… Don’t move, okay? If you mo
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