Quinlan completely ignored Julian, whom he had knocked to the ground. With one knee to the floor, he knelt down and carefully carried Amelia. With utmost care and concern, yet while being as discreet as possible, he patted her back. “Cough… Cough…” The aftermath of the incident left Amelia coughing in agony. Her eyes reddened as if hot, burning mist had filled them. It was a welcome relief, being able to breathe again. Out of the blue, she smiled. She could not control the arching of her lips. His eyes turned dark as they focused on the bruising mark that was seared on her fair, flawless neck. Both sides of Julian’s finger marks were painfully obvious. If he had arrived just slightly later, she would have been dead. The rage hazed over and Julian returned to his senses. He stood up and blankly stared at Amelia’s convulsing body. “What are you standing there for? Go and get the doctor,” said Quinlan in a low, solemn voice. Julian threw one last look at Amelia before he tur
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