C22 Chapter 21

"I was too pumped... Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." Sara withdrew her hand and massaged it. She wrinkled her nose and thought, "It's sore. That's going to bruise..."

Simon did not notice her reaction. His eyes were fixed on the meek and dainty beauty. He asked softly, "Tell me Sara, did my uncle force you?"

Sara smiled grudgingly, "Simon, why would you say that?"

He pursed his lips, "Because he..