Chapter 16
Dominic closed his eyes, his heart shattered. “Beverly, you didn’t save me six years ago.”
Beverly’s pupils constricted; she was nervous. Dominic was bringing up the past and denying her role as his savior. She remained calm, smiling gently, and tried to take his hand. “Dominic, what are you saying?”
The realization of Jane’s departure, and his guilt, overwhelmed him. He finally exploded, throwing off Beverly’s hand and shouting, “The person who saved me was the woman who’s been by my side for twenty years! Stop lying; I have proof!”
Seeing Dominic’s distress, Beverly knew she couldn’t hide the truth any longer. She’d been visiting a friend at the hospital and had lingered by Dominic’s bed, captivated by his handsome face. He’d woken up and mistakenly identified her as his savior.
Impulsively, Beverly didn’t correct him. She planned to use this to get close to him. However, her family sent her abroad to study, severing their contact. Six months ago, she learned she had cancer and reconnected with Dominic.
Beverly frantically explained, “Dominic, I just wanted to use that to get close to you.”
Despair consumed Dominic. He didn’t want to dwell on Beverly’s deception; he just wanted to end things and make amends with
Jane. “Get an abortion.”
Beverly panicked. This child was her family’s last hope. “No! It’s a life. You’re the father; can you do that? Besides, Jane knew about my
