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The Price of Betrayal Novel

Chapter 5

Update: 2025-02-10 12:18:37 | 2 View
05 He finished speaking and threw the bouquet at me , but I failed to catch it .
The stems grazed my delicate cheek , a sharp sting that sent warmth sliding down my face .
Fabian looked flustered , stepping closer .
Palma , I … I quickly stepped back , putting some distance between us .
The bright red petals fell and stained my collar .
I was about to snap when , out of nowhere , Fabian grunted , then collapsed into the nearby shrubbery .
His crisp suit was now dirty with fallen leaves .
I snapped back to reality and saw Quinn , his fist slightly bruised , still trembling .
Seeing me look at him , Quinn quickly reined in his emotions .
Are you alright ? My palm was slick with sweat .
Quinns face drained of color as he moved to pick me up , but Fabian blocked him .
Then , Fabian gripped my arm tightly .
Palma , Im taking you to the hospital .
His grip was painful , and I couldnt help but gasp in discomfort .
08:34 Mon , 10 Feb 0-0 .
Did he send you the flowers ? Palma , have you already found someone else ? Thadnt expected Fabian to say something like that .
46 % 4 If you keep this up , shell have a permanent scar on her face , Quinns cold voice cut through the air .
His eyes were deep .
Fabian glared at Quinn , then turned his gaze back to mo .
Blood had already started to trickle from between my fingers .
Feeling the pressure ease on my arm , Quinn forcefully pushed past Fabian and gently placed me in the passenger seat before speeding off .
The sting on my cheek was still there .
I glanced at Quinn , whose face was still as cold as over as ho drovo .
I spoke softly , Im fine .
Slow down , okay ? Quinns expression softened slightly .
No , if it scars , thatll bo oven worso .
With that , he sped up .
I lowered my head , warmth blooming in my chost .
Suddenly , my phone buzzed .
It was Fabian calling .
I declined the call , but he didnt give up and dialod again .
Before I could reject it again , the car came to a halt .
Quinn grabbed my phone from mo .






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Maybe you should focus on your procious lovor .
With that , he hung up and handed the phone back to me .
Fabian didnt call again .
Sitting in the storile smelling hospital room , I gritted my tooth against the pain as the doctor carefully tended to my wound .
Quinn stood beside me , unable to stop talking .
Doctor , will she leave a scar ? How long until she can wash her face ? Any foods sho should avoid ? Does she need to stay overnight ? The doctor shot Quinn an exasperated look .
After applying the last piece of tape , the doctor removed his gloves .
Dont worry , your wife is fine .
Just make sure she gets plenty of rost .
Dont got the wound wot .
At the mention of wife , I lowered my head , my chooks suddenly flushed with embarrassment .
Out of the corner of my oyo , I saw Quinns hands trombling slightly .
His ears turned bright red as he stammered , Okay , okay , I got it .
Thank you , thank you .
The doctor shook his head , his tone woary .
Remember to come back to change the dressings .
Quinn helped me out of the examination room , and to my surprise , wo ran into Fabian and Julie .
Julie had a bandage wrapped around her wrist , her face pale as she leaned weakly agc Fabian .
I only have you , Fabian , she murmured .
As she said this , she looked up and froze upon seeing mo , then snuggled closer into Fabians 08:34 on , 10 Feb MB B.
13 46 % arms .
Fabian followed her gaze to me .
I was still in Quinns arms .
His face darkened .
Were not divorced yet .
Could you please be more careful ? Quinn shot back without missing a beat .
You know youre not divorced, so who are you holding in your arms ? Fabians face grew more pained as he looked at me .
Julie cut her wrist because of you .
Its only natural I take care of her .
Julies face lit up with a sweet smile at his words .
I suddenly felt exhausted .
It seemed I always had to play along with their little drama .
Lets go .
I didnt acknowledge Fabian as I grabbed Quinns arm and walked away .
As we brushed past Fabian , he finally noticed the bandage on my face .
You … Before he could finish , Julie winced in pain , and Fabian immediately shifted his attention to her , carefully adjusting the bandage on her hand .
I had already been completely forgotten .






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