Chapter 56: Who attacked Bella?

Whoever has caused this, will pay, Aldrich vowed to himself, trying hard to control his emotions. It just didn’t make sense, none of this did, and finding an explanation from her at this point in time was non-existent.

Minutes later, the doctor arrived, taking charge of the situation. “Please, allow her lie down on the couch,” he demanded sternly, once he’d greeted everyone and had placed his doctor’s bag on the table.

And then Mr. Richter spoke for the first time, clearing his throat before he managed to get anything out. “No, she is exposed.” Again, he cleared his throat and rubbed his eyes, exhausted.

Horror filled Aldrich’s face. “Oh, Lord. Please don’t say that!” A cry escaped his mouth, and shock vibrated through every pore. He squashed her against him, her hands clasping around him as if she wanted to comfort him, forgetting the pain she was in. Although dazed, Anabella knew he needed the assurance from her.