A Love Rekindled (Nancy and Bruce) novel Chapter 38

I closed my eyes and pulled myself together. In a moment, I felt something tighten around my waist, and I was lifted off the ground.

When I opened my eyes, I was being carried sideways in Bruce's arms.

Our eyes met, and his voice trembled. "Don't be afraid, the medics are almost here."

There was fatigue in his eyes, and his brow was furrowed tightly. He looked unusually anxious.

Was this an illusion?

I shifted my focus and closed my eyes before opening them again. I pushed his tense arm aside and said in a low voice, "I'm fine. Let me down."

Bruce did not move. He looked up at John, who had rushed over. "Where are the medics?" he asked accusingly. His voice was unsteady and wavering.

I was too close to him. I could even see the vein throbbing in his forehead. He had lost his composure.

"They're coming. They're almost here." John looked helplessly at me and said comfortingly, "Nance, don't be scared. The rescue point is very close. You will be fine."

I corrected him. "It's Nancy."

Then I saw Cindy walk out from behind John.

She ran up, panting as she stared at Bruce and asked, "Bruce, why are you carrying Nancy?"

There was a note of hurt in her eyes, and she was obviously testing him.

When Cindy asked him, Bruce seemed to realize that it was inappropriate. His brow knitted together. "She's injured."

He sounded harsh.

Cindy looked stricken. She lowered her voice and said, "That's not what I meant. I meant… You can't pick someone up right after they fall."

Bruce choked and glanced at John. He said, "Are these medics tortoises?"

John panicked slightly. There was a hunted and awkward look in his eyes.

I breathed in and said, "Mr. Harold, Ms. Lane is right. Put me down."

If he had accidentally moved my bone out of place, it would be troublesome.

"Don't move," Bruce reminded me. "Get in the car."

He insisted on carrying me into the ambulance.

Cindy followed closely and said, "The cycling is still ongoing. You shouldn't just leave, Bruce. I'll go with Nancy and take care of her."