My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 270

I stood next to Shawn, feeling uneasy. Shawn placed the set of bedding on the bed, then suddenly swiped the glass from my hand, leaving the room with my glass.

Is he getting more water for me?!

Without wasting any time, I grabbed the pill container under the wet covers, then stuffed it in my satchel. Soon, he came back into the room with a glass of warm water, so I acted as naturally as possible, taking the glass from him as if nothing had happened. The man changed the bedsheets with exercised ease, and then I sat by the bed. He lifted a hand and lightly pinched my cheek, saying, "Take a nap, then we'll go to the Hayes Residence when you're awake. I'll take you back to Bryxton tomorrow morning."

I nodded obediently, after which Shawn took the glass from me and left. I lay on the bed and glanced at the wound on my abdomen. It was only bleeding, so it wasn't too huge of a problem.

I felt considerably more relieved after lying down. Sounds of a dog barking could be heard downstairs, and I also heard Tracy's voice asking, "Shawn, are you free at the moment?"

Shawn replied coldly, "No."

"Are you really cutting off ties with me?"

"Leave," demanded Shawn.

"Shawn, if I don't leave, what are you going to do? Get your dog to bite me?"

Shawn didn't reply to Tracy this time, and the next few moments were spent in silence. I got out of bed and walked over to the balcony to see Tracy standing at the entrance of the villa, staring a little warily at the two German Shepherds.

The dogs Diego gave us were quite useful sometimes. Tracy gritted her teeth, defending herself by saying, "Shawn, I wasn't wrong."

There was a cobblestone path of about 30 feet between Shawn and Tracy. The only thing stopping Tracy was the German Shepherds eyeing her like predators.

Shawn said in a low voice, "Don't talk so loudly."

Stunned, Tracy asked, "Why?"

Shawn said matter-of-factly, "Ray is resting."

Hearing that, Tracy put on an especially sour expression. "Why is she here?"

Shawn returned the question, demanding, "Didn't you notice? Her people are everywhere outside."

Tracy said straight away, "No."

In this entire world, only Tracy would talk back to Shawn. She was fearless.

Realizing that Shawn was ignoring her, Tracy announced, "I'll go back to the Hayes Residence first, and we'll talk at night. Don't you dare bring her to the Hayes Residence!"

But of course, Shawn was taking me to the Hayes Residence at night, anyway.

Shawn continued ignoring Tracy. The latter didn't mind it either as she turned around and left the villa. Knowing that he ignored that lady, I went back to bed and lay down, a sweet sensation rising within me. Shawn told another woman to lower her voice in case she disturbed my rest. His love was truly everywhere!

Tracy must be so pissed right now!

Curving my lips, I closed my eyes. A short while later, someone opened the door to the room. I didn't open my eyes because I knew it was Shawn.

Shawn sat beside me, then reached out and lightly caressed my cheeks. Then, he got into bed and pulled me into his embrace.

I opened my eyes to see Shawn staring at me without a word.

"I heard Tracy's voice just now." I realized I should let him know what I heard.

"Yes. She may be a bit spoiled, but she's not too bad."

Is Shawn standing up for Tracy?!

Instantly, I was disappointed inside as I gave an 'oh'. Shawn lowered his head and kissed my forehead as he explained patiently, "The Hayes Family had told her, ever since she was a little girl, that I would be the son-in-law of the Hayes Family. She believed it, so she always thought I was her private property. That's why she's making such a fuss. I also played along a little for Old Master Hayes' sake, but Tracy has taken too much for granted. If she dares to act up in front of me again, I definitely won't let her off the hook!"

Private property…

Kiara also thought Shawn was her private property. I see. He has quite a few interested ladies around him, and they are all very intent on getting him. However, he dealt with them like it was nothing, never giving anyone hope.

I wrapped my arms around Shawn's waist, burying my face in his chest. "The Hayes Family always thought you'd be their son-in-law, but now that you're with me, will Old Master Hayes grow distant from you?" I knew I was overthinking, but I was only human.

Shawn said calmly, "No. Even if he really did, I don't mind it at all, because it's my life after all." Shawn had always been calm and indifferent about most occurrences.

"I don't want you to be put in a tight spot because of me." I cared for him, and I wished I could do better to help him out.

"Be good and rest for a while." This man was never much interested in chatting. I couldn't sleep in his arms, so I kept taking in the scent of his body. However, even this simple motion put me at ease.

Perhaps because he was fatigued, he fell asleep before I did. I reached out and carefully touched his

brow ridge. How can you be so perfect? Firm and reliable, just the way I like it.

I couldn't help but lift my head and kiss his brow ridge. Feeling the sensation, he subconsciously frowned. I chuckled as he suddenly reached out and hugged my shoulders, asking, "Aren't you sleeping?" His voice was low and hoarse, pulling me closer with every word.

I lowered my head and lovingly kissed the corner of his lips. Elated, he curled his lips and smiled as he said, "What a clingy little fairy."

He always commented that I was clingy, but I truly did want to cling to him every minute of my life and to stay with him all the time. I had never experienced this feeling with Nicholas before, where the person in front of me would fill my heart and soul.

I chuckled and said, "Go back to sleep."

Shawn closed his eyes. I got up and changed, then went down the stairs. I sat in the living room and sent Joseph a message on my phone.

Joseph brought the doctor into the villa, so I lifted my clothes and waited as the doctor dressed my wounds. After the doctor did his job, he left. I felt bored, so I asked Joseph to join me for a walk. Joseph picked up the coat on the couch and draped it over my body, reminding me, "The weather is getting even colder outside. Your body is weak, Miss, so you have to wear more clothes."

I followed him outside. As soon as they saw me, the two German Shepherds in the villa lay on the ground and kept wagging their tails. I told Joseph to bring them along, so Joseph went over and released the metal chains around the dogs' necks. As soon as they gained freedom, they ran in circles around me.

They did run in circles, but they dared not pounce on me.

I suddenly loved these obedient creatures.

The villa was desolate outside. We then went to the river, and the German Shepherds frolicked around in the snow. Seeing them, Joseph couldn't help but laugh out loud. "They are quite adorable, actually. I've always wanted to keep a pet, but I rarely have time. I used to have a fiancée too, someone my family introduced, but I don't like her that much. However, because I was too busy with work, she took the initiative and broke it off with me."

Hearing that, I asked curiously, "Are you in a rush to get married?"

Joseph replied, "I used to be. Now that I'm getting older, I stopped because I won't get a girlfriend even if I'm in a rush." Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

I smiled and said, "From your tone, I suppose you want a girlfriend?"

"Of course. I want to have my own family, after all. However, due to the nature of my work, I'm scared of marriage too. I fear I won't be able to give her peace of mind."

Joseph was a bodyguard, constantly putting his life on the line. His girlfriend would have to be mentally strong enough to accept that her beloved was in this line of work. It wasn't a stable life, and it went without saying that people like him had difficulty finding a lover.

Out of curiosity, I queried, "Is there someone you like?"

Hearing that, Joseph suddenly fell silent.

"There's someone on your mind?"

"Yes, there is, but she's out of reach."

"In what way?"

"With her status, only someone like Mr. Xenos is worthy of her. But me… I'm just a bodyguard who puts his life on the line for others."