In a coma - chapter 32

Nathan shook his head yes. Tears streamed down Edward's face.

— Calm down, son, she'll be fine, she's still unconscious, but in addition to the fever, she was in a lot of pain, it was enormous pain, we did the surgery and the cauterization, all without anaesthetic, apart from the fact that she's all bruised from the bruises Charles caused. Go to bed Edward, as soon as my wife wakes up I'll be the first to call you. Nathan said.

Edward agreed and left. In his bed he learned that she had forced Carson to do his surgery first and that she had sat through more than three hours of your surgery in prayer and very worried about you, and meanwhile your wound was gushing blood and making a puddle at her feet. But she's the strongest, most determined woman I know, she'll get up quickly," said Frank.

Wynn and Bill had gone off to do all the paperwork possible for the trial of those thugs, they had sent Gab, Ned and Frankison to take it straight to Colonel Collins, for a trial as soon as possible, since Bill and Wynn couldn't be on the front line because they were close to the victim, so they decided to pack the whole squad of competent people who would do justice for them, the attempted murder of Elizabeth and Jack Junior and the attempted rape would be included in the process. In addition, Grace, Viola and Julia would be arrested for attempted kidnapping and accessory to attempted rape, stalking a minor, and various other crimes, all with witnesses and documents written in their own handwriting to threaten Elizabeth. She was going to fight hard, both Wynn and Bill wanted them to pay for their crimes with long years in prison.

Four days later, Elizabeth opened her eyes and felt strange, but protected. Her whole body ached, but a warmth emanated from her back; slowly she managed to turn half of her body and lying there sleeping against her was Nathan, so beautiful, a curl of his black hair falling over his left eye. Her Nathan, her husband, was she dreaming, those arms around her waist wrapping her body in a kind of protection.

It was like magic, he opened his eyes and smiled to see her awake, kissed her on the head and said a prayer, then lowered his head and kissed her lips sweetly but passionately, it was a good morning kiss, just as she had always wanted. Elizabeth pulled away a little to catch her breath, Nathan went on to tell her everything that had happened, including all the arrests made here, in Hamilton and Hope Valle, once again he kissed her lips, her forehead, her cheek, he couldn't contain himself from being so happy to see her awake and smiling.

Nathan got out of bed and laid her down with great care, she was like a flower that could lose its petals if it moved too much. He got out of bed, dressed himself, put on his jacket and after getting her well and sufficiently dressed, he told her what had happened with Edward, and what he had promised, and as her husband he couldn't break his word.

Edward entered Elizabeth's room as quickly as he could. He stared at the floor like an aimless boy who had lost his older sister.

In the living room, as the door was open, everyone saw the scene, Bill looked at everyone and said quietly:

— Look at how scared he is... he looks like a little boy caught doing something wrong by his big sister.

Henry commented:

— Guys, let's be honest, Elizabeth has all the knots in her fingers, even I feel that way around her and everyone smiled.

Inside the room, Edward kept looking down and talking quietly...

— Beth, how are you? Are you in a lot of pain?

Elizabeth was still half-sitting against the headboard, eyes on her lap, not looking at Edward at all. Nathan was about to enter when Wynn held him with a half-smile in her pocket, everyone was wondering if she had a problem with him, and that they didn't know, Frank held Nathan while Wynn pointed;

Edward, making a pitying face, with his hands together looking apologetic, his eyes downcast and his face red, said:

— Please, Beth, talk to me...

And once again an awkward silence continued in the room. As he started to turn to leave the room, a voice was heard:

— So that's what you call me? Elizabeth's strong voice said.

Everyone in the room looked at her in amazement. Her eyes changed color and her gaze was stern. Charlote, who was holding little Jack on her lap, laughed softly, she knew what it meant.

— I told you to become a man, Edward, was that it?

Edward looked down, disappointed in himself.

— I know I couldn't protect you from Charles, but I...

— Edward Monclay, did I sleep more than four days to hear that? Did I tell you to become a man and not let some madman try to kill you and worry me? And your voice only got louder... And then you... you're a prick and you call me Beth? I don't believe that? I just wanted my brother back, you idiot, not a load of tripe falling out of him... And tears rolled down Elizabeth's face.

Edward looked at her, and walked as fast as he could straight into her arms, they both cried saying how scared they were to see the other hurt, Edward said he was terrified to see how much blood she had lost.

— Now I have three older brothers, do you think I would die like this? In addition, I've gained three parents, Wynn, Bill and Henry, a daughter and a husband, well I guess the others we can put down as cousins and laugh. I now have a family, Edward.

— We'll always be with you, little sister," said Frankison and Lee as they entered the room. Many tears rolled down Bill was hugging Charlote very emotionally, while Nathan carried little Jack, and Elizabeth couldn't stop laughing.

— You are my real family, I love each and every one of you.