Five Lost Angels: My Husband's Fatal Deception novel Chapter 174

Laura's P.O.V.

I might have met stubborn people in my life, but the person sitting before me was their master, concealing the main issue behind the facade of indifference. Bright narrated his story of hardships at Wilson Mansion, clarifying all the misunderstandings. But he didn't let me figure out the most pressing matter: His health.

The moment he came to my Villa, I suspected that he was in an accident, his limp leg screamed to make me aware of his condition. However, my headstrong fiancé feigned ignorance, his last part of escape finally occurred to me that he was indeed injured.

As he was behaving like a child, I scared him with my mommy glare and ordered, "Show me your leg, Bright. I am sure that you have hurt yourself."

Putting on a piteous face, Bright pouted, his hands were shaking as he rolled his pants up, "Nothing can escape your sharp eyes, Laura. Yes, I used the rope of bedsheets, but my room was on the third floor. The length of the sheets wasn't enough. I fell down ..."

Bloody hell!

His statement thumped my heart, contracting my stomach into a tight ball. I blamed myself for closing my eyes when the facts were right before me. My beloved was injured, and I focused on trivial matters like engagement and affairs, it was such a shame that I was oblivious of my loved ones' suffering.

Firstly, I called my family doctor to my Villa and took that superman to my room, helping him change his clothes. I was devastated to see the marks on his skin.

Due to free fall, there was a long cut on Bright's leg, his back, and chest were full of scratches and bloodied wounds. He was like a stick in Henry's loose clothes. Although they were the same size in clothing, the cursed hunger strike made him thin. I was anguished beyond words to feel his misery.

He was deeply hurt by his closest relatives, and still smiling, being a real-life example of patience. As a kid who had missed her parent's indulgence throughout my life, Bright's experience really changed my views. I was able to see the world in a new light.

It was painful for a child to grow up without parents, but living with toxic ones was absolute hell, destroying his life for good. Bright was an exceptional case, as a person surviving in such an abused environment would be an emotionless beast, blinded by the appeal of power.

I scolded Bright for his carelessness to take his mind off this worry and spoke nonstop until the doctor arrived, he examined his injuries and said,

"His leg needs a cast. It is broken above the ankle."

He insisted on taking him to the hospital, but we couldn't afford it now. So, the doctor had to fix Bright's leg at home through a fiberglass cast. He prescribed complete bed rest and medication, advising us.

"It seems that Mr. Bright hasn't slept for days. His leg is broken, so proper rest and diet will help him heal smoothly. Please follow the instructions strictly."

I let out a relieved sigh and stopped him from apologizing, he was also a victim like me. "You haven't done anything wrong, Bright. My life is already a hot mess due to my past marriage, but you stick to my side in every thick and thin. It's more than enough for me.

In fact, I am habitual of your affection now, Bright. You have become a part of my soul, letting me taste the bounty of love. I can't even think about any man except you."

As I firmly expressed my resolve about our future, Bright was over the moon. His elated smile filled my heart with joy as he hugged me excitedly.

"Thanks for choosing me, Laura. You have made me the luckiest man alive in the world!"

I inhaled his manly scent free from artificial perfume, relishing the heart fluttering sensation of being held closely. The rhythm of Bright's calm heart rate enveloped me with his addicting warmth, making me soar high in the sky.

At that moment, the fear of losing him again struck me out of nowhere, hinting towards a terrifying possibility. I wrapped my arms around him and questioned hesitantly,

"What if you come out of confinement and found out that everything your mom said was true? What if I really reconciled with Leo, Bright?"