Chapter 67 Sign the Papers as Soon as Possible

Hugo lifted the corner of the blanket and lay down beside Evelyn. "What are you doing? Don't touch me." Evelyn resisted violently. Hugo's arm stiffened. Then, he tightened his hold, pulling her firmly into his embrace and burying his face in the crook of her neck. "If I don't touch you, who am I supposed to touch?" he whispered. His words sickened her. Evelyn didn't believe for a second that Hugo hadn't touched Jane. All those nights he'd left her side, did they simply sleep under the same blanket, doing nothing? The thought made her nauseous. She shoved him with all her strength. Having lost so much blood, she was too weak. The push felt like nothing more than a light scratch against Hugo. Worried she might hurt herself, he put his shoes back on and got off the bed. "Fine, I'll go. Just eat first," he said. "You leave first, then I'll eat." Evelyn turned her head away, refusing to look at him. Hugo caught the raw disgust in her expression and fell silent. The s