Chapter 26. Love or Lust

He breathed in as he knelt beside me, holding my head, and I let him. I had accepted my fate—maybe he would crush me with his hands.

“She told me you haven’t been resting and have been exhausted,” he said quietly, and I could see my mother let out a sigh as she held her chest.

“I am glad it is nothing critical,” Brian said.

“Thank you for your care, Brian. I appreciate it,” I said, relieved that the doctor didn’t say a word about my condition.

“That’s it. From now on, you will rest and do nothing. I wouldn’t want you fainting again,” Lucas said as he leaned in to kiss my head.

“Maybe we should leave her to rest. Lingering around might disturb her,” Damien suggested for the first time since entering the room. At that moment, I felt disgust, hatred, and everything in between for him. He had treated me