CHAPTER 49

Bile was very worried about the next few days, as Tom was going to work with Elizabeth at school. He didn't want his "adopted daughter" to be hurt or to be afraid of Tom or even school, as it would be her first day of school the next morning after the kidnapping.

Deciding to talk to Charlotte, he exposed all his conflicts, but she, very kindly, taking his hands, assured him that she would be there at school for Elizabeth. Whatever she needed, she would help herself and not even her son would hurt that girl or put her at risk. She, Charlotte Thorton, promised after all she felt like that young woman's mother. Tom who heard everything, felt embarrassed, never in his life was anyone afraid to have him around, or afraid that he would hurt someone. Today with a clear head, he could notice all the harm he did to Elizabeth and her brother. His revenge and his impulsive temperament almost took that young woman's life. These last nights, he had been tormented by horrible nightmares... he heard Elizabeth's screams for help at school, and as he played through his mind scenes of how she got those bruises, he always heard her screams of horror and her bulging blue eyes. terror, they made his soul shiver and he woke up terrified and sweaty. He tried to save her several times in the dream, but she always ended up in a pool of blood. But he knew his error, as he knew his sister-in-law's kindness; really, now he understood why Jack had fallen in love with her, Elizabeth was beautiful on the outside, she looked like a princess with that long copper hair and that clear, smooth skin like satin. Tom didn't know how she managed to have skin like that, living in a city where coal dust was all over the air. And those eyes, they could hypnotize anyone. And it will be because of the kindness she showed me, that I will change my life, I need to show everyone that I will not be a danger to her or anyone else in this city, I will show my gratitude by being a better man.

-Bill, but! Tom called from the doorway.

They noticed that he had heard the entire conversation, but there was concern for Elizabeth and that was all.

-You heard, didn't you? Bill said.

-Yes...said Tom embarrassed looking at the floor.

-Know Tom, that I have always loved you and Jack very much, I have known you since the day you were born, I never expected anything like this from you. And what I just said to your mother, I don't take back a single word.

Charlotte looked at the two men; If her late husband was alive, he would have had that conversation with Tom. But today it was Bill, who did it, he had a stern face that attracted attention, he was acting like a father. That was when her thoughts were interrupted by Tom, who spoke in a calm and calm tone of voice like Charlotte hadn't seen in many years.

-I promise you both, that I will change my thinking and my behavior. I know what I did wrong, I never imagined myself being the type of man who attacked women and I ended up helping and making Elizabeth go through horrible moments at the hands of Charles. Me and my silly revenge, for material goods, I almost didn't exchange my dignity for that woman's life. She is my sister-in-law, I can't even call her sister now, because I'm not worthy of it anymore, maybe one day I can redeem myself and be worthy, but I promise I will help her at school, I will work with all my might. I'm as hard as you, Mom, have ever seen, I'm going to care for and protect her from anyone who poses any danger to her, and who knows, maybe one day Jack and she will be able to consider me family again.

Bill, sat in front of Tom, and took his shoulders, looking into his eyes, he noticed that that boy was sorry and was lost in his emotions, especially now that he had realized that his brother no longer wanted contact with him. . But Bill also knew that when we make a mistake and take a huge fall, someone always appears to lend us a hand; And that person was Elizabeth, she forgave him, she was giving him an opportunity, a second chance and everyone needed to see the greatness of this gesture and he would do the same, especially because he wanted Tom to be on a good path.

-Look son! I love you like my son, and I want to see you on the right path. But know that that young woman is my adopted daughter, I love her in a way you can't even imagine and I would give my life for her if necessary.

-Bill, and I promise you that if necessary I will give my life to protect you... I promise.

And so Bill pulled that boy who cried regretfully into his arms. He always loved these boys; He and Tomas always joked that the two men were his fathers and today that was how he felt. Charlotte's eyes were full of tears, she saw a true father with his son, the love in Bill's eyes for Tom was pure and sincere love.

Meanwhile, in the townhouse, Jack held his wife in his arms, those beautiful fragrant hair falling across his chest. He was very worried, he didn't want her to have contact with Tom, he wasn't a good person. Elizabeth felt her husband's body stiffening, his arm and neck muscles had been tense since early and were only getting worse. She knew Jack and knew his concerns and so decided to talk to her handsome husband.

-Jack!

-Hi, my flower... And he continued to caress her hair.

-You're so tense...are you worried about Tom?

-I don't care about him; but I don't want you near him. I will not allow him to harm you again; I do not trust him.

-Jack, I trust him. He is sorry. You had to see his astonishment and reaction when I took off the shawl, inside the police station, of course that was what I had planned... showing him everything Charles had done, I thought it would affect his emotions, and that's what happened...he cried a lot, desperately.

-Wait a minute...Elizabeth Thorton! Did you go to the police station to see a prisoner? Jack stammered...And he didn't say anything to me.

Elizabeth noticed that he was now even more tense and very angry, so she began to explain:

-Jack, he's your brother. I don't want you to separate, because my father is setting up and hurting your family. I couldn't have a happy marriage with you, knowing that I'm the cause of all this... and deep down I know a Tom, a young man that you always told me about and that's the young man I want to find and call into life.

-But, it can hurt you. Jack still didn't agree; he was so angry with Tom that he couldn't forgive that easily.

-Love, look at me, please. And Elizabeth smiled and blinked those blue eyes that fascinated Jack so much. She knew it was his weak point, so she gave him a lost puppy look.

Jack looked at it, it was the cutest thing in the world; If Elizabeth only knew how cute she looked when she gave that abandoned puppy look... "OH GOD! I AM LOST WITH THIS WOMAN. "

And pulling her into his arms, Jack hugged her tightly, kissing her head, he had to keep her there for a while, he couldn't let her see his face, or she would discover the effect that look had on him. She could never know or she would make a fool of him. Elizabeth hugs her husband, her face on his chest, and she could hear the beat of his heart and that beat seemed like a drum, it was so strong and fast; She smiled lightly... "that silly man, did you think she didn't know what he was doing now? How silly this man was..." She heard his heart beating and telling him how affected he was with that abandoned puppy look...

Elizabeth took the opportunity to tell Jack that she had a plan. She would turn Tom's life upside down and set him on a good path.

-Jack, he doesn't have to like me or anyone else in this city, but he has to know how to respect everyone, and never put anyone in danger. I'm just going to remind him of who he is, and who his father is, and how he would act... And he smiled...

Jack noticed that his wife was going to mess with Tom, that naughty tomboyish face, meant that she was going to mess up a lot. Jack shook his head; He was starting to feel sorry for Tom, maybe this sentence would be worse than going to jail...