NovelFastChapter 1379: The injury, situated on his left chest, was stitched up tightly, the rows of stitches weaving together like a sinister centipede. The sight of it caused an inexplicable tightness in Corrine's chest.
The wound had torn open once more, and blood was flowing freely-a raw, distressing sight that made her heart clench.
It felt as if something cold had gripped her heart, causing her breath to catch, her eyes threatening to betray her emotions.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSteeling herself, she took a deep breath and then reached for the antiseptic to clean the gaping wound.
"This might sting a bit," she warned, her voice barely a whisper, betraying a slight tremor despite her best efforts to stay composed. Once she finished, Corrine wrapped the gauze around him in silence. Her lips were pressed tightly together, but her eyes told a story of pain too deep to articulate.
With her voice barely above a murmur, her words laced with concern, she said, "Your wound keeps reopening. You need to be more careful, or else... hmm.” Before she could finish, Nate kissed her, silencing her words with a force that left her breathless.
After a moment, he rested his forehead against hers, struggling to contain the fire within him. His gaze was intense, searching. "Why do you think you only deserve to hide behind me, unworthy of standing by my side?" Corrine met his gaze slowly.
Her calm eyes mirrored the confrontation they had faced the night before, sending a shiver of fear through him— one he couldn't quite place.
Without waiting for her to respond, he pressed on. "I've never seen you as weak. I can be your courage or your armor; whatever it is, it's up to you." He was prepared to shoulder whatever burden fate threw their way.
Posted originally at galnov Corrine studied him silently for a long moment.
Nate's brow furrowed slightly as his eyes searched hers. "Why aren't you saying anything?" She pressed her lips together and, after a long pause, finally spoke. "I was just speaking out of anger. Why take it seriously?" "Just anger?" Nate's hand gently gripped her chin, closing the space between them. "Are you sure it's not something you've been holding back, waiting for a chance to say out loud?" Their eyes locked in an unspoken battle. The intensity in Nate's gaze made Corrine feel exposed, as if he could see deep into her soul with nowhere left to hide.
Her eyelashes fluttered as she instinctively brushed her hair away, subtly trying to avoid his piercing stare. Nate's eyes never wavered, tracking every subtle movement, every change in her expression.
Overwhelmed by his scrutiny, Corrine let out a soft sigh. "Your secrecy and making decisions forwithout asking... it affects me."
"But that doesn't mean I despise you or think you're weak," Nate said earnestly. "No matter how capable you are you're still a woman-my future wife. Whether as a man or your fiancé, I have the right to protect you. Do you understand?"
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