Beverly had planned on just enduring it, but she also didn't want to be bullied any longer.James' gaze swept over her from head to toe. Seeing blood seeping through the white bandages around her injured hand, he said softly, "Come here."Only then did Beverly slowly walk toward him. In the next instant, she was enveloped in his broad, warm embrace.Feeling the rise and fall of his chest, she heard him ask, "Honey, are you hurt anywhere?"His large hand rested directly on Beverly's lower abdomen. She looked up at him in shock.He knew.She stared into his eyes for a long moment before shaking her head. Tears slipped from the corners of her eyes. His warm fingers brushed the cold skin of her face, the tears sliding onto his fingertips as he wiped them away."Shall we go?" he asked.Beverly nodded, letting out a soft hum in response. A stinging ache filled her nose, but at the same time, a trace of warmth bloomed in her heart.If he hadn't known, how could he have come here? Jam
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