Chapter 634. Puzzle Piece

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I'm not a mathematician but the result of that sum would be, "I protect what I love by using violence."

Now apply that to the most important person in my life and it turns into, "I protect Chantel by using violence because I love her." In my mind it all makes sense. It adds up.

There's nothing I wouldn't do to keep her safe.

Nothing.

Even if this means going against her wishes from time to time.

I hate seeing her in pain but if I can prevent her from suffering even more pain then I'll do it in a heartbeat.

Which is why I don't feel bad about what I did.

She slept all through the day and night, only waking up once I return to our bedroom. "Hi," her voice is steady, too steady. It's the voice she uses when she tries to hide her true emotions.

She saw me.

"Hi, darling."

I'm already back in my sweatpants, gradually walking to our