Chapter 1295

When the door to the ward gently closed, a soft breeze brushed against the hair by my ear. I stared blankly at the door. Everything felt like a dream, and it almost seemed like Bruce had never been here at all. Yet, the water on the floor was proof that everything that had just happened was real. I slowly sank back into the soft pillow. As I closed my eyes, I tried to push all the memories out of my mind. But then, Bruce's words echoed in my head. "Stop fighting me and hear me out, okay? I know you still love me. Otherwise, you wouldn't have covered for me this afternoon. Am I right? "Nance, you're really contradictory. I know you still care about me. Don't worry. I won't let you suffer in vain. I'll make sure to take care of anyone who has ever harmed us." His voice was low and magnetic—it was easy enough to stir something deep inside me. The sincerity in his tone made it feel like every word was coming straight from his heart. My heart began to waver. At the same time, Caroli